Southern Thoughts on a Northern Biennale

Observations and reflections on the European and North American art world from the perspective of Southern Hemisphere artists and art practitioners, with a focus on the Venice Biennale.
A critical examination of the resurgence of interest in African art and explores issues around representation, inclusion, power imbalances, and ongoing coloniality in the global art world.

Content production: Laura Burocco

Interviewed:
Acaye Kerunen, artist Uganda Pavilion
Afroscope, artist Ghana Pavilion
Ame Bel, curator South African Pavilion
Anonymous Namibian Artist
Anonymous Pavilion’s assistant
The Botswana Pavillion
Collin Sekajugo, artist Uganda Pavilion
Diego Araúja, Brazilian artist Ghana Pavilion
Fadzai Muchemwa, curator Zimbabwean Pavilion
Katya García-Antón, co- curator Sámi Pavilion
Na Chainkua Reindorf, artist Ghana Pavilion
Phumulani Ntuli, artist South African Pavilion
Robel Temesgen, Ethiopian artist part of the African Art in Venice Forum
Roger Ballen, artist South African Pavilion
Shaheen Merali, curator Uganda Pavilion
Solange Pessoa, Brazilian artist part of the main exhibition