Thursday, May 7, 2026 · No. 126
Alvaro Barrington Debuts Large-Scale Truck Installation at 61st Venice Biennale via Thaddaeus Ropac
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Alvaro Barrington Debuts Large-Scale Truck Installation at 61st Venice Biennale via Thaddaeus Ropac

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Exhibition Thaddaeus Ropac

British artist Alvaro Barrington has installed a decorated haulage truck titled 'Labor Day Parade ’91' (2026) in the Giardini for the 61st Venice Biennale. The artist drove the vehicle from London to Venice before puncturing the tires to secure it as a stationary installation adjacent to the Austrian pavilion. The work incorporates art historical references and autobiographical scenes related to the artist's background.

  • Artists: Alvaro Barrington, Julie Mehretu
  • People: Jessica Morgan
  • Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
  • Museums: Dia Art Foundation
  • Locations: Venice, London
Originally via Thaddaeus Ropac · Curated by The Cultural Signal
Photo by jens schwan on Unsplash

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