Florence Biennale

(30 Nov 2013 - 08 Dec 2013)

http://www.florencebiennale.org/

Florence Biennale
Florence
Italy

IX Biennale - Ethics: DNA of Art

Entitled "Ethics, DNA of Art" the IX edition of the Florence Biennale, exhibition devoted to bringing contemporary art and hundreds of artists from all over the world to Florence since 1997.
Founded and developed as a completely independent and self-financed exhibition; the Florence Biennale, this year under new artistic direction by Rolando Bellini. The focus of this edition is to "scan" the genetic code of Art, decoding one of its fundamental strands: Ethics.

The Florence Biennale 2013 will be hosted at the historic Fortezza da Basso, in the city centre, from November 30th to December 8th engaging hundreds of artists. The names of the renowned artists who will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award "Lorenzo il Magnifico" is still top secret. In the past 2011 edition this award was given to Josè Luis Cuevas and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. In previous editions the awardees included: Marina AbramovicShu YongGilbert & GeorgeChristo & Jeanne-ClaudeRichard AnuszkiewiczDavid Hockney and many others personalities.

More than ever, the rich array of events, encompassing in a fundamental way the entire city of Florence, with exhibitions, performances, and installations that will for the first time in the history of the Florence Biennale take place in different locations throughout the year for an ongoing dialogue between past and present in emblematic venues representative of the "Birthplace of the Renaissance". These events will lead the path in contemporary fashion towards the ten days of the Florence Biennale in 2013.

Florence Biennale

The Florence Biennale, founded in 1997, as convocation of all artists, with all their diversity, to promote art in all its forms becoming a reference point for creative vitality. A platform that welcomes and advocates for art and culture, through relevant innovative events. 

In 2001 the Florence Biennale became an official partner in the United Nations' "Dialogue Among Civilizations" program which aims to promote dialogue between peoples of diverse cultures through artistic expression. In eight editions, over five thousand artists from all over the world have come together, making the Florence Biennale one of the few international events capable of offering a complete overview of contemporary artistic production on an international level.

The "Lorenzo il Magnifico" International Award was introduced at the first Biennale in 1997. The prestigious "Lorenzo il Magnifico" Award is presented during an official ceremony to participating artists considered to be particularly praiseworthy by the Members of the International Jury, made up of eminent figures on the international art and culture scene.

The VIII edition confirmed the Biennale as an initiative of excellence in the international contemporary art scene, with more than 500 artists from 70 countries from around the world and more than 2000 works exhibited.