ABSTRACT

This special issue focuses on one of the most longstanding, international, and large scale exhibitions: the Venice Biennale. The keywords ‘art’, ‘agency’ and ‘market’ act as methodological pathways to investigate the evolution of its rich visual library. The texts offer a diachronic approach highlighting significant points of friction and continuity. Marie Tavinor and Davide Lacagnina focus on the first two general secretaries Antonio Fradeletto and Vittorio Pica, who greatly contributed to shaping the institution. Giuliana Tomasella investigates the case of painter Alberto Salietti’s market success at the Biennale in 1942. Both Cristina Beltrami through the decorative arts, and Clarissa Ricci through the attempts at reopening the Biennale sales office, look into the complex relationship of the Venice Biennale with the art market. Lastly, a critical review of the large archival exhibition ‘Le Muse Inquiete/The Disquieted Muses’ held in Venice in 2020, reflects on the Biennale’s complex and fascinating history.

摘要

本期特刊关注历史最悠久、国际化、规模最大的展览之一：威尼斯双年展。关键词“艺术”、“代理”和“市场”作为研究其丰富视觉库演变的方法论途径。这些文本提供了一种历时的方法，突出了重要的摩擦点和连续性。玛丽·塔维诺 (Marie Tavinor) 和戴维德·拉卡尼纳 (Davide Lacagnina) 重点介绍前两位秘书长安东尼奥·弗拉德莱托 (Antonio Fradeletto) 和维托里奥·皮卡 (Vittorio Pica)，他们为塑造该机构做出了巨大贡献。朱莉安娜·托马塞拉 (Giuliana Tomasella) 调查了画家阿尔贝托·萨列蒂 (Alberto Salietti) 在 1942 年双年展上的市场成功案例。克里斯蒂娜·贝尔特拉米 (Cristina Beltrami) 通过装饰艺术和克拉丽莎·里奇 (Clarissa Ricci) 试图重新开放双年展售楼处，探讨威尼斯双年展与艺术的复杂关系市场。最后，