All the World's Futures: 56th Venice Biennale

Edited by Okwui Enwezor (2015)

A landmark catalog from Enwezor's politically charged 2015 Biennale that confronted global capitalism and inequality.

Venice Catalog 2015
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The Encyclopedic Palace: 55th Venice Biennale

Edited by Massimiliano Gioni (2013)

Inspired by Marino Auriti's imaginary museum, this catalog explores the desire to create universal knowledge systems.

Venice Catalog 2013
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Venice Art Biennale 2024 Exhibition Guide

By Vici MacDonald (2024)

An essential companion for navigating the 60th Venice Biennale, with maps, pavilion locations, and artist information.

Venice Guide 2024
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Kochi-Muziris Biennale: Making Art Public

Edited by Natasha Ginwala (2022)

Documents India's leading contemporary art event and its transformative impact on Kochi's cultural landscape.

Global India History
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The Biennial Reader

Edited by Elena Filipovic (2010)

A comprehensive anthology examining the biennial phenomenon through critical essays on cultural politics and globalization.

Theory Criticism Essays
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La Biennale di Venezia: Art Exhibition 1895-2019

By La Biennale di Venezia (2019)

The definitive chronological history of the world's oldest biennial, documenting 125 years of exhibitions.

Venice History Reference
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Leonora Carrington: Revelation

By Joanna Moorhead (2023)

An intimate portrait of the surrealist artist whose dreamlike imagery and feminist mythologies inspired the 59th Venice Biennale.

Artist Monograph Surrealism
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When We See Us: Black Figuration in Painting

Edited by Koyo Kouoh (2022)

A landmark exhibition catalog exploring how Black artists have reimagined figurative painting and challenged art historical narratives.

Exhibition African Art Identity
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Gwangju Biennale: Soft and Weak Like Water

Edited by Sook-Kyung Lee (2023)

Documents the 14th edition of Asia's leading biennale, exploring water as a metaphor for adaptability and resilience.

Korea Catalog Global
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Viva Arte Viva: 57th Venice Biennale

By Christine Macel (2017)

Curator Christine Macel's celebration of artists' creative freedom and the vital role of art in turbulent times.

Venice Catalog 2017
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Documenta 14: Daybook

Edited by Quinn Latimer (2017)

A unique catalog structured as a daily reader for the exhibition held simultaneously in Athens and Kassel.

Documenta Catalog 2017
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Sharjah Biennial 15: Thinking Historically

Edited by Hoor Al Qasimi (2023)

Documents the late Okwui Enwezor's final curatorial vision, completed after his death, examining colonial legacies.

Middle East Catalog Contemporary
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Art After Money, Money After Art

By Max Haiven (2018)

A critical examination of the relationship between contemporary art and financial capitalism in the global art market.

Theory Economics Markets
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Stanley Whitney: The Italian Paintings

By Matthew Jeffrey Abrams (2022)

Explores the profound influence of Italy on Whitney's vibrant abstract paintings and his iconic grid compositions.

Artist Monograph Contemporary
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Dorothea Tanning: Transformations

By Victoria Carruthers (2020)

A definitive study of Tanning's seven-decade career spanning surrealist painting, soft sculpture, and poetry.

Artist Surrealism Monograph
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Liverpool Biennial: Beautiful World

Edited by Sally Tallant (2018)

Documents the 10th edition of the UK's largest contemporary art festival, exploring artists' responses to global turmoil.

UK Catalog Contemporary
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Documenta 13: 100 Notes 100 Thoughts

Ed. by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev (2012)

A revolutionary series of notebook publications that expanded documenta beyond the exhibition format.

Documenta Essays Archive
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Ruskin's Venice

By Sarah Quill (2015)

Explores John Ruskin's influential writings on Venice's architecture and his impact on how we understand its cultural significance.

Venice History Architecture
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Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue

Edited by Ginger Dunnill (2023)

Chronicles a decade of projects centering Indigenous, Black, POC, LGBTQ+, and women artists at the intersection of art and activism.

Indigenous Social Activism
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Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet as It's Kept

Edited by David Breslin (2022)

Documents the influential 80th edition that examined American art during a time of profound social upheaval.

USA Catalog Contemporary
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Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art

By Lauren Elkin (2023)

A provocative examination of how feminist artists have embraced monstrosity as a radical strategy to subvert conventional beauty norms.

Theory Feminism Criticism
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Raven Chacon: Hearing with the Body

Edited by Candice Hopkins (2023)

The first monograph on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Diné composer and sound artist, documenting his experimental work.

Indigenous Sound Art Monograph
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Africa and the Exhibition of Contemporary Art

By Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi (2023)

A critical analysis of how contemporary African art has been framed through major exhibitions since the 1990s.

Africa Global Theory
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New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting

By Robert Zeller (2023)

Examines the resurgence of surrealist approaches in contemporary painting to address 21st-century anxieties.

Theory Surrealism Painting
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Marina Abramović: A Visual Biography

By Katya Tylevich (2023)

A visual journey through the pioneering performance artist's career, including her Golden Lion-winning work in Venice.

Artist Performance Monograph
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Biennials: The Exhibitions We Love to Hate

By Rafal Niemojewski (2022)

A provocative critique of the global biennial phenomenon, examining its role in cultural tourism and city branding.

History Theory Criticism
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Havana Biennial: Decolonizing Art

Edited by Jorge Fernandez Torres (2022)

Documents the 14th edition that has historically centered Global South perspectives and decolonial strategies.

Cuba Global South Catalog
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São Paulo Biennial: Turning Points

Edited by Jacopo Crivelli Visconti (2021)

Documents the 34th edition of the world's second-oldest biennial, examining moments of rupture and transformation.

Brazil Catalog Latin America
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An Indigenous Present

Edited by Jeffrey Gibson (2024)

A landmark survey of contemporary Indigenous art practices across the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand.

Indigenous Global Contemporary
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Latifa Echakhch: The Concert

By Latifa Echakhch (2022)

Documents Echakhch's immersive installation for the Swiss Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale.

Artist Monograph Installation
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Fondazione: The Venice Biennale, 1895-2007

By Clarissa Ricci (2019)

A historical study of the Venice Biennale's institutional evolution from its 19th-century origins to a global platform.

Venice History Archive
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Curating as Ethics

By Jean-Paul Martinon (2020)

A philosophical examination of curatorial practice as an ethical undertaking, exploring responsibility to artists and audiences.

Curatorial Theory Ethics
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Archive in Motion: documenta History

By Nanne Buurman (2018)

An essential text exploring the historical and archival significance of the documenta exhibitions.

Documenta History
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Istanbul Biennial: Seventh Continent

Edited by Nicolas Bourriaud (2019)

Catalog for the Istanbul Biennial, focusing on art's relationship to ecology and anthropology.

Global Catalog
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Joan Jonas: They Come to Us Without a Word

By Joan Jonas (2015)

Documents the artist's exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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The Culture of Curating and the Curating of Culture(s)

By Paul O'Neill (2012)

A foundational text on the history and theory of contemporary curatorial practice.

Curators Theory
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Yokohama Triennale: Afterglow

Edited by Raqs Media Collective (2020)

Explores themes of care, light, and friendship in the catalog for the Yokohama Triennale.

Global Catalog
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Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way

By Sonia Boyce (2022)

Documents the Golden Lion-winning exhibition for the British Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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The Global Art World: Audiences, Markets, and Museums

By Hans Belting (2018)

An analysis of the complex dynamics shaping the contemporary global art landscape.

Global Theory
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Harald Szeemann: Museum of Obsessions

By Glenn Phillips (2018)

A deep dive into the archives and practice of the legendary and influential curator Harald Szeemann.

Curators History
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Berlin Biennale: Still Present!

Edited by Kader Attia (2022)

The catalog for the 12th Berlin Biennale, focusing on decolonial perspectives and historical repair.

Global Catalog
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Judith Baca: Memorias of Healing and Public Art

By Judith Baca (2022)

A survey of the artist's work at the intersection of public art, community, and social justice.

Artists Theory
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Documenta 12 Catalogue

Edited by Roger M. Buergel (2007)

The comprehensive catalog for the 2007 edition of documenta in Kassel.

Documenta Catalog History
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ILLUMInations: 54th Venice Biennale

Edited by Bice Curiger (2011)

The catalog for the 2011 Venice Biennale, exploring themes of light, knowledge, and intuition.

Venice Catalog History
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Busan Biennale: We, on the Rising Wave

Edited by Haeju Kim (2022)

The catalog for the Busan Biennale, centered on the city's history of migration and displacement.

Global Catalog
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What Makes a Great Exhibition?

Edited by Paula Marincola (2015)

A collection of essays considering the various factors that contribute to a landmark exhibition.

Theory Curators
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Manifesta 13 Marseille: Traits d'union.s

Edited by Manifesta 13 (2020)

Documents the European nomadic biennial's edition in Marseille, focusing on urban and social issues.

Global Catalog
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Pavilion of Turkey at the 58th Venice Biennale

By İnci Eviner (2019)

A look at İnci Eviner's project for the Pavilion of Turkey at the Venice Biennale.

Venice Global Artists
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Making Art Global: The Magiciens de la Terre

By Lucy Steeds (2013)

A critical re-examination of the landmark 1989 exhibition 'Magiciens de la Terre' in Paris.

Global History Theory
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Yuki Kihara: Paradise Camp

By Yuki Kihara (2022)

Explores the artist's presentation for the New Zealand Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice Global
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Kochi-Muziris Biennale: Whorled Explorations

Edited by Jitish Kallat (2016)

Catalog from an earlier edition of the influential Indian biennial, curated by artist Jitish Kallat.

Global Catalog
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Exhibit A: Exhibitions That Transformed Architecture

By Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen (2018)

A study of how architectural exhibitions have shaped the discourse and practice of architecture.

Theory History
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Making Worlds: 53rd Venice Biennale

Edited by Daniel Birnbaum (2009)

The official catalog of the 2009 Venice Biennale, focusing on the creative process and artistic production.

Venice Catalog History
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Francis Alÿs: A Story of Negotiation

By Francis Alÿs (2015)

Explores three key projects by the artist, examining themes of politics, borders, and poetic action.

Artists Theory
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National Pavilions in Venice

Edited by Marco Mulazzani (2014)

A detailed look at the history and architecture of the national pavilions in the Giardini of the Venice Biennale.

Venice History
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Documenta 11 Platform 5: Exhibition

Edited by Okwui Enwezor (2002)

The catalog for the landmark Documenta 11, curated by Okwui Enwezor, which redefined the exhibition's global scope.

Documenta History Catalog
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Ibrahim Mahama: Vanishing Points

By Ibrahim Mahama (2023)

A survey of the Ghanaian artist's large-scale installations that engage with histories of labor and commodity.

Artists Global
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Think with the Senses, Feel with the Mind: 52nd Venice Biennale

Edited by Robert Storr (2007)

The catalog for the 2007 Venice Biennale, which emphasized the perceptual experience of art.

Venice Catalog Theory
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How Institutions Think

Edited by Paul O'Neill (2017)

A collection of essays exploring the internal logics and structures of art institutions.

Theory Curators
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Zineb Sedira: Dreams Have No Titles

By Zineb Sedira (2022)

Documents the artist's immersive film installation for the French Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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The Curatorial: A Philosophy of Curating

Edited by Jean-Paul Martinon (2013)

An anthology of essays that delve into the philosophical underpinnings of the curatorial field.

Curators Theory
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Bamako Encounters: Streams of Consciousness

Edited by Bonaventure Ndikung (2022)

The catalog for the renowned African biennial of photography in Bamako, Mali.

Global Catalog
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Simryn Gill: Here art grows on trees

By Simryn Gill (2013)

Documents the artist's work for the Australian Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale.

Artists Global
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Cannibal Manifesto: Anthropophagy as Cultural Strategy

By Pedro Neves Marques (2023)

An exploration of the Brazilian concept of anthropophagy as a tool for postcolonial cultural production.

Theory Global
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Plateau of Humankind: 49th Venice Biennale

Edited by Harald Szeemann (2001)

The catalog for Harald Szeemann's second Venice Biennale, continuing his expansive curatorial vision.

Venice Catalog History
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EVA International: Ireland's Biennial

Edited by Koyo Kouoh (2016)

The catalog for an edition of Ireland's Biennial curated by Koyo Kouoh, focusing on post-colonial themes.

Global Catalog
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Jeremy Deller: English Magic

By Jeremy Deller (2013)

Explores the artist's exhibition for the British Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale, delving into British culture.

Artists Venice
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Decolonizing Art Institutions

Edited by Johanna Gonçalves Martín (2022)

A collection of essays on the urgent need and practical strategies for decolonizing museums and art spaces.

Theory
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Venice Biennale: History and Prestige

By Clarissa Ricci (2019)

An academic study of the Venice Biennale's role in shaping cultural prestige and artistic careers.

Venice History
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Dak'Art: The Biennial of Contemporary African Art

Edited by N'Goné Fall (2020)

A look at the long-running and influential biennial of contemporary art on the African continent.

Global Catalog
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Curating Diversity

Edited by Nora Sternfeld (2022)

Examines the challenges and responsibilities of curating in a diverse and globalized art world.

Curators Theory
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Documenta X Catalogue

Edited by Catherine David (1997)

The catalog for the politically and theoretically-driven Documenta X, curated by Catherine David.

Documenta Catalog History
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Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

Edited by Zara Stanhope (2018)

A publication from the premier exhibition series focusing on contemporary art from Asia and the Pacific.

Global Catalog
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Future, Present, Past: 47th Venice Biennale

Edited by Germano Celant (1997)

The catalog from the 1997 Venice Biennale, which marked a major survey of contemporary art at the time.

Venice Catalog History
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Sarah Sze: Triple Point

By Sarah Sze (2013)

Documents the artist's intricate and sprawling installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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Biennale of Sydney: NIRIN

Edited by Brook Andrew (2020)

The catalog for the artist- and First Nations-led Biennale of Sydney, focusing on sovereignty and collective healing.

Global Catalog
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The Exhibitionist: Journal on Exhibition Making

Edited by Jens Hoffmann (2017)

A journal dedicated to the practice of exhibition making, featuring essays and contributions from leading curators.

Curators Theory
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Prospect New Orleans: Prospect.5

Edited by Naima J. Keith (2022)

The catalog for the fifth edition of the New Orleans triennial, which explored the city's complex histories.

Global Catalog
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Hans Ulrich Obrist: A Brief History of Curating

By Hans Ulrich Obrist (2011)

A collection of interviews with pioneering curators, tracing the evolution of the profession.

Curators History
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Beyond the Black Square: 54th Venice Biennale

Edited by Boris Groys (2011)

A theoretical exploration accompanying the 54th Venice Biennale, meditating on Malevich and modernism.

Venice Catalog Theory
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William Kentridge: Thick Time

By William Kentridge (2018)

A survey of the celebrated South African artist's work, focusing on his immersive installations and films.

Artists
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Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art

Edited by Rebecca Lamarche-Vadel (2020)

The catalog for the RIBOCA biennial in Latvia, exploring themes of change and transformation.

Global Catalog
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Ten Fundamental Questions of Curating

Edited by Jens Hoffmann (2013)

A concise exploration of the key questions and challenges that define contemporary curating.

Curators Theory
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Martin Puryear: Liberty / Libertà

By Martin Puryear (2019)

Documents the sculptor's thoughtful and elegant exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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Kathmandu Triennale: Ritualized Experience

Edited by Cosmin Costinas (2022)

The catalog for the triennial in Nepal, focusing on ritual, spirituality, and indigenous knowledge.

Global Catalog
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Dreams and Conflicts: 50th Venice Biennale

Edited by Francesco Bonami (2003)

The catalog for the ambitious 2003 Venice Biennale, which featured multiple curators and exhibitions.

Venice Catalog History
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Otobong Nkanga: To Dig a Hole That Collapses Again

By Otobong Nkanga (2018)

A survey of the artist's work, which explores the complex relationships between land, body, and resources.

Artists
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FRONT International Cleveland Triennial

Edited by Michelle Grabner (2018)

The catalog for the inaugural edition of the FRONT Triennial, exploring the identity of an American city.

Global Catalog
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Curating Research

Edited by Paul O'Neill (2015)

Explores the ways in which curating can be a form of research and knowledge production.

Curators Theory
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Lahore Biennale 02: Between the Sun and the Moon

Edited by Hoor Al Qasimi (2020)

The catalog for the second edition of the Lahore Biennale in Pakistan.

Global Catalog
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Mark Bradford: Tomorrow Is Another Day

By Mark Bradford (2017)

Documents the artist's powerful exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale.

Artists Venice
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dAPERTutto: 48th Venice Biennale

Edited by Harald Szeemann (1999)

The catalog for Harald Szeemann's first Venice Biennale as director, which opened the exhibition to a global stage.

Venice Catalog History
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Art Cities of the Future: 21st-Century Avant-Gardes

By Antawan I. Byrd (2013)

A look at emerging art scenes and cultural centers around the world that are shaping the future of art.

Global Theory
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