Lozano-Hemmer at the Mexican Pavilion of the Venice Biennale 2007
Mexican Pavilion
Mexican Pavilion at the 52nd International Art Exhibition
La Biennale di Venezia
Some things happen more often than all of the time
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Press Preview: 7-9 June, 10 AM-8 PM
Receptions: 7, 8 and 9 June, 8-10 PM
Exhibition: 10 June21 November,2007
Palazzo Van Axel, beside the Chiesa dei Miracoli
Cannaregio 6099
Venice 30121 Italy
Tel. +39-041-520-4807
http://www.mexicobienal.org
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer represents Mexico at the 52nd Biennale di Venezia with the exhibition Some Things Happen More Often Than All of the Time, curated by Príamo Lozada and Bárbara Perea, a show which will mark Mexicos first official participation in the Biennale. The exhibition will consist of 6 large-scale installations covering 1,000 square metres of the Palazzo Van Axel, a 15th-century gothic landmark bordering the Chiesa Santa Maria dei Miracoli, in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge.
Lozano-Hemmer (Mexico City, 1967) develops large-scale interactive installations combining the languages of architecture and performance art. His work uses technologies such as robotics, surveillance and telematic networks to create platforms for audience participation, creating "anti-monuments for alien agency". His large-scale light and shadow installations are inspired by animatronics, carnivals and phantasmagoria, situating the spectator as a fundamental component to complete the work.
His work succeeds in giving the unchoreographed the power of a full orchestra. Go look him up, go be part of his next project!