DUBAI: This year’s Venice Biennale features a strong showing of nations and artists from the Middle East. In this 59th biennale, which runs until November 27, the Middle East region including Iran, the Levant, the Gulf and North Africa is represented through national pavilions, collateral events and individual artists.
DUBAI: In a few days, the art world will descend on Italy for its most prestigious event: The 59th Biennale, which this year features a strong showing of nations and artists from the Middle East. Running from April 23 until Nov. 27, and not held since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s edition is curated by Cecilia Alemani and themed “The Milk of Dreams.” First