Review

Kerry Gardner's new book explains, in detail, the goings-on in the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

By Sasha Grishin
June 12 2021 - 12:00am
The press preview of part of Fiona Hall's installation at the Venice Biennale in 2015. Picture: Getty Images
The press preview of part of Fiona Hall's installation at the Venice Biennale in 2015. Picture: Getty Images
  • Australia at the Venice Biennale: A century of contemporary art, by Kerry Gardner. Melbourne University Publishing, $79.99.

The history of La Biennale di Venezia dates back to 1895 and, in the memorable turn of phrase in Lawrence Alloway's history of its first seven decades, it was transformed "from salon to goldfish bowl".

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Queanbeyan news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.