A seagull nests at the Polish Pavilion
The Art Newspaper
Curators, critics and collectors zoomed from pavilion to pavilion during the VIP preview of the Biennale. The world seemed to slow down, however, when the VIP visitors passed by the Polish pavilion in the Giardini—thanks to a bird that has given birth. Staff at the pavilion have kindly built a protective barrier around a seagull that has laid three eggs near the entrance, warning visitors not to approach the feisty beast who brandishes a very sharp beak. “This, for me, is the main attraction,” said an Italian collector standing in awe over the majestic gull. The happy but snappy bird has, it appears, not yet brought her chicks into the (art) world—watch this space.
A chocolate gladiator features in Valletta-based artist Charlie Cauchi’s film and accompanying installation in the Arsenale
Derrick Adams’ piece features “beams of gold signifying the brilliance and reach” of the curator’s influence
Having just taken on the Met Gala as a “living sculpture”, the multi-disciplinary artist came to Venice later in the week for a compelling performance
The artist’s contribution to In Minor Keys includes a decked out truck driven from London to Venice

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