Countdown for Venice: Allora & Calzadilla @ the American pavilion



The Caribbean-based artist collaborative Allora and Calzadilla will represent USA at this year's Venice Biennale. For the American Pavilion they are preparing a an exhibition consisting of 6 new projects, titled "Gloria", which will involve performances by professional gymnasts, custom-made pipe organ with a fully functioning A.T.M. and a 52-ton military tank turned upside down and topped with a treadmill and an Olympic runner (see above). We're curious!

(read in detail about "Gloria" in The New York Times)

 
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