Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · No. 139
Florentina Holzinger to Represent Austria at Venice Biennale with Large-Scale Performance
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Florentina Holzinger to Represent Austria at Venice Biennale with Large-Scale Performance

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Exhibition Thaddaeus Ropac

Artist and choreographer Florentina Holzinger will represent Austria at the Venice Biennale with a site-specific performance involving a crane-mounted barge in the Venetian lagoon. The production features a cast of performers engaging in aerial stunts, live music, and the hoisting of a cast-iron bell from the water. Holzinger, known for her provocative theatrical works across Europe, incorporates elements of dance, circus, and body art into the presentation.

  • Artists: Florentina Holzinger, Yoko Ono
  • People: Hettie Judah
  • Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
  • Locations: Venice
Originally via Thaddaeus Ropac · Curated by The Cultural Signal

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