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The biennialisation of art worlds

What is the biennialisation of the art world?

Watch this video, where Monica Sassatelli, from the University of Bologna, answers the question: “What is the biennialisation of the art world?”

Monica Sassatelli points out two aspects of biennialisation:

  • The fact that the biennial model, as an exhibition format, has been replicated throughout the world.

  • The fact that the norms of the art world are increasingly set biennials.

What do you think?

Do you think that biennialisation can lead to a homogenization of culture?

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