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55th Venice Biennale

2013 edition of the art exhibition

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionSep 1, 2026
Entity authorityQ23791036 ↗
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The 55th Venice Biennale was an international contemporary art exhibition held in 2013. The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Artistic director Massimiliano Gioni curated its central exhibition, "The Encyclopedic Palace".

Awards

Golden Lion for best artist of the exhibition: Tino Sehgal

Silver Lion for the most promising young artist of main exhibition: Camille Henrot

Golden Lions for lifetime achievement: Marisa Merz and Maria Lassnig

Golden Lion for best national participation: Angolan pavilion

Reception

ARTnews later named the Biennale among the decade's best shows and praised, in particular, Gioni's central exhibition for displaying self-taught artists alongside major artists.

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