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Sunday, August 16, 2026 · No. 227
Artist Profile

Florentina Holzinger

Florentina Holzinger is an Austrian choreographer and performance artist known for her large-scale, interdisciplinary stage works that frequently feature all-female casts and explore themes of the body, endurance, and spectacle.

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Biography

Born in Austria, Florentina Holzinger has established herself as a prominent figure in contemporary performance art and choreography. Based in the Netherlands, she has developed a distinct practice that blends dance, theater, and performance art, often utilizing nude, all-female ensembles to challenge traditional stage conventions.

Her work is characterized by its physical intensity and the exploration of the human body's limits. She frequently incorporates elements of ritual and spectacle, creating immersive environments that interrogate the intersection of performance and visual art.

Holzinger continues to receive significant international recognition for her ambitious projects. In 2026, she was selected to represent Austria at the 61st Venice Biennale, where she developed an interdisciplinary project titled SEAWORLD VENICE, featuring live installations and site-specific performances.

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Notable Works

  • SEAWORLD VENICE · 2026Interdisciplinary performance and live installation

Career Highlights

  • 2026Representation of Austria at the 61st Venice Biennale
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Florentina Holzinger's 'Seaworld Venice' Draws 2,000 Daily Visitors at Austrian Pavilion

Florentina Holzinger's 'Seaworld Venice' Draws 2,000 Daily Visitors at Austrian Pavilion

Thaddaeus Ropac announced on July 21, 2026, that Florentina Holzinger's performance "Seaworld Venice" at the Austrian Pavilion of the Venice Biennale has drawn an estimated 2,000 visitors daily since May.

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Florentina Holzinger's Venice Biennale Installation Features Urine-Filtered Water Tank at Austrian Pavilion

Florentina Holzinger's Venice Biennale Installation Features Urine-Filtered Water Tank at Austrian Pavilion

On July 20, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced details of Florentina Holzinger's installation at the Austrian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale.

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