The host country will present the work of artist Gian Maria Tosatti, making the first time Italy has dedicated its pavilion to a solo presentation. The show, curated by Eugenio Viola, will explicitly reference the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was signed by 193 member countries in 2015.
The Matsu Islands, a former military threshold during the civil war between Kuomintang and the Chinese Communists, is hosting an art show. Taking place across the five major islands, the inaugural Matsu Biennial investigates the site’s cultural background and history through a series of site-specific installations. The biennial runs until April 10. The third edition of the Emerging Painting Invitational has shortlisted 16 finalists from eight African countries.