Set to repel audiences, Australia goes bold for Venice

No tote bags, no vernissage elitism, and no hero antics - Australia's representation at Venice breaks with the old guard in a durational sound installation.

What Australia presents at the Venice Biennale is usually held close to the chest, with minimal details trickled out until the vernissage unveil in Italy. Historically the feeling has been that the celebration of ‘what’ is representing Australia is largely reserved for, and prioritised towards, international audiences and an elite few who make the trip across.

This week, the pair gave an in-depth reveal of DESASTRES, the project they will present at the 59th edition of Biennale Arte Venice, taking place from 23 April to 27 November 2022 (pre-opening on 20, 21 and 22 April). Fusinato departs in just a couple of weeks, 16 March.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina