Ca’ del Duca 3052, Corte del Duca Sforza
San Marco, 30124, Venezia, Italy
Tue – Sat 10am – 6pm
Beau Disundi Nzazi has immersed himself in his artistic residency at AKKA Project in Venice, where he is delving deep into the city’s layered history and cultural heritage. His approach to this residency has been both rigorous and personal. From the outset, Beau has undertaken an in-depth study of Venice, not only through extensive reading but also by visiting the city’s most important museums and historical sites. This dual approach has allowed him to connect the city’s rich past with his own artistic practice, which centers around themes of environment, colonialism, and identity.
At the core of Beau’s initial concept is the idea of narrowness: Venice, to him, is an intimate and labyrinthine space, where the architecture and topography seem to enclose everything. The city feels confined—its canals winding through narrow streets, its buildings tightly pressed together—creating a sense of being both protected and trapped. This atmosphere resonates deeply with Beau’s work, as he explores how confined spaces, whether physical or metaphorical, reflect broader historical and social structures. In this context, Venice becomes the perfect setting for his artistic inquiry, a city whose beauty is intertwined with its sense of enclosure, much like the global systems that once confined and shaped entire cultures.
13 September 2024