Ghana and Madagascar debut at Venice Biennale with themes of modernity and dynamism

Only eight African countries—Egypt, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Zimbabwe—will have national pavilions at the 2019 Venice Biennale, down by one from 2017. But for Ghana and Madagascar, it will be a debut showcase for their pavilions and artists at the biennale. 

The 2019 biennale opens in Venice on Saturday, May 11 and runs to Nov. 24.

 

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