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 June–21 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 Mexico’s 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!”