Biennale

illycaffè is main sponsor of the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TRIESTE, Italy, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is pleased to announce its continued support as main sponsor of the Biennale Arte 2024 "Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere", scheduled to open its doors to the public on April 20th in Venice. This collaboration, initiated in 2003, stems from the shared commitment to exploring and promoting beauty through the medium of contemporary art in conjunction with one of the world's most esteemed art events.

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  • In this edition, the partnership takes on enriched dimensions with the introduction of a new illy Art Collection featuring works by emerging Latin American artists.
  • Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè, expresses delight in reaffirming the collaboration with the 60th International Art Exhibition, stating, "This year's event celebrates those who are foreign or distant, using the language of contemporary art, which has always been a catalyst for dialogue and inclusion.
  • These are values that illycaffè upholds throughout its entire supply chain, consistently placing individuals at the core of its operations."
  • In 2021, Rhône Capital became a minority shareholder of illycaffè with the aim of contributing to the company's international growth plans.

The historic collaboration between Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group expands: partnership agreement signed for new research in the mobility sector

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing shared research programmes in the mobility sector.

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  • The Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing shared research programmes in the mobility sector.
  • The signing ceremony took place today at the Rectorate of the Politecnico di Torino.
  • In attendance were Guido Saracco, Rector, Politecnico di Torino; Giuliana Mattiazzo, Vice-Rector for Technology Transfer, Politecnico di Torino; Francesco Tutino, Chief Human Resources & Information Technology Officer, Iveco Group; and Marco Liccardo, Chief Technology & Digital Officer, Iveco Group.
  • Iveco Group employs more than 35,000 people around the world and has 20 industrial sites and 29 R&D centres.

Manal AlDowayan to represent Saudi Arabia at Biennale Arte 2024

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manal AlDowayan will represent Saudi Arabia at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from 20 April to 24 November 2024. The Saudi Pavilion is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture’s Visual Arts Commission.

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  • Manal AlDowayan is one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant contemporary artists, recognised internationally for her work that spans participatory practice, photography, sound and sculpture
    This will mark Saudi Arabia’s fourth participation in the Biennale Arte, and is the third National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia to feature woman artists
    Artist Manal AlDowayan in Venice, 2023.
  • Courtesy of the artist and the Visual Arts Commission, the Commissioner for the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia
    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manal AlDowayan will represent Saudi Arabia at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from 20 April to 24 November 2024.
  • AlDowayan is one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant contemporary artists working internationally.
  • Manal AlDowayan for The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia, commissioned by the Visual Arts Commission, 20 April – 24 November: saudipavilion.org

Spain as Invitee to the 2023 Cheongju Craft Biennale Mesmerizes Visitors with Spanish Culture Week

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CHEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Cheongju Craft Biennale mesmerizes audience members with the charms of Spain, which is a host of [Invited Country Exhibition], through Spanish Culture Week.

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  • CHEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Cheongju Craft Biennale mesmerizes audience members with the charms of Spain, which is a host of [Invited Country Exhibition], through Spanish Culture Week.
  • This event, which began with a flamenco performance on October 8th (Sun), is a unique opportunity to appreciate the diverse culture of Spain, the invited host of this year's Cheongju Craft Biennale.
  • At the 2023 Cheongju Craft Biennale, 31 artists chosen by Fundesarte (Spanish Foundation for Innovation in Crafts) display over 150 artworks under the theme of 'Soul + Matter'.
  • The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2023, which encompasses the Main Exhibition, the Invited Country Exhibition (Spain), the International Craft Competition, and the Open Biennale (Children's Biennale, Eoma-Eoma Festival), can be enjoyed at the Cheongju Culture Factory, Cheongju, in the Republic of Korea until October 15th
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Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism Returns for Its 4th Edition - A Globally Acclaimed Event This Fall

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Friday, August 4, 2023

SEOUL, KOREA, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The city of Seoul is gearing up to open the highly anticipated 4th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, a globally recognized event organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government.

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  • SEOUL, KOREA, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The city of Seoul is gearing up to open the highly anticipated 4th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, a globally recognized event organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government.
  • Under the overarching theme of "Land Architecture, Land Urbanism City of Mountain Ranges, Waterways, and Wind Breezes — Drawing of the Seoul's Next 100 years," this year's Seoul Biennale promises to be thought-provoking event.
  • These exhibitions will take place at the venues of Songhyeon Green Plaza, Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture, and Seoul Citizens Hall (Seoul City Hall), all situated in the vibrant city of Seoul.
  • For further details and updates on the 4th Seoul Biennale of Architecture, please visit the official website at https://2023.seoulbiennale.org .

Emirati Creativity to Be Featured at London Design Biennale

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

This year’s London Design Biennale, running from 1 - 25 June at Somerset House, will feature Dubai representation in the form of the ‘And Beyond’ design installation, created by Emirati architect and designer Abdalla Almulla, commissioned by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).

Key Points: 
  • This year’s London Design Biennale, running from 1 - 25 June at Somerset House, will feature Dubai representation in the form of the ‘And Beyond’ design installation, created by Emirati architect and designer Abdalla Almulla, commissioned by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).
  • Visitors to the London Design Biennale can experience the power of human connection and the evolution of collaboration through immersive design and story-telling.
  • The London Design Biennale continues its mission to demonstrate how design can better the world we inhabit.
  • Since its inception the Biennale has welcomed the world’s most exciting and ambitious designers, innovators and cultural bodies to the capital.

2023 Cheongju International Craft Competition submission until May 7th, total prize money is 143 million won

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Friday, April 21, 2023

CHEONGJU, South Korea, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee (Chairman LEE, Beom-Seog, Mayor of Cheongju City) accepts online submissions for the '2023 Cheongju International Craft Competition' on the official website ( http://ccbcompetition.com ) until May 7 (Sun).

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  • CHEONGJU, South Korea, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee (Chairman LEE, Beom-Seog, Mayor of Cheongju City) accepts online submissions for the '2023 Cheongju International Craft Competition' on the official website ( http://ccbcompetition.com ) until May 7 (Sun).
  • There are two fields for submission: Craft Competition, which calls for craft works, and Craft City Lab Competition, which calls for proposals.
  • The grand prize winner of the Craft Competition will receive a total of 60 million won in prize money.
  • Meanwhile, the Cheongju International Craft Competition started in 1999 and has produced about 1,800 award-winning works by artists from 50 countries.

Xinhua Silk Road: 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicks off in E China's Suzhou to boost int'l cultural exchanges

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Friday, April 21, 2023

BEIJING, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicked off on April 15 in the Suzhou Industrial Park, east China's Jiangsu Province.

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  • BEIJING, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicked off on April 15 in the Suzhou Industrial Park, east China's Jiangsu Province.
  • Other renowned artists from both home and abroad were also invited to introduce the three thematic exhibitions at the opening ceremony.
  • The 6th China Youth Sculpture Exhibition brings together more than 100 innovative works from young sculptors all over China.
  • The "Rainbow -From the World of Bridges" Contemporary Art Exhibition interprets Jiangnan culture through artistic works with Suzhou's bridges as media.

Xinhua Silk Road: 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicks off in E China's Suzhou to boost int'l cultural exchanges

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Friday, April 21, 2023

BEIJING, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicked off on April 15 in the Suzhou Industrial Park, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Biennale kicked off on April 15 in the Suzhou Industrial Park, east China's Jiangsu Province.
  • Other renowned artists from both home and abroad were also invited to introduce the three thematic exhibitions at the opening ceremony.
  • The 6th China Youth Sculpture Exhibition brings together more than 100 innovative works from young sculptors all over China.
  • The "Rainbow -From the World of Bridges" Contemporary Art Exhibition interprets Jiangnan culture through artistic works with Suzhou's bridges as media.

Ithra presents new ways to experience and learn about KSA's cultural heritage at the Diriyah Islamic Arts Biennale

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) champions knowledge exploration and scientific discovery at the inaugural edition of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's Islamic Arts Biennale. The Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to a reexamination of the relationship between culture and Islamic civilization at the biennale, held in Jeddah until April 23, 2023.

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  • DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) champions knowledge exploration and scientific discovery at the inaugural edition of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's Islamic Arts Biennale.
  • The Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to a reexamination of the relationship between culture and Islamic civilization at the biennale, held in Jeddah until April 23, 2023.
  • In the Footsteps of the Prophet will be screened publicly for the first time at the biennale.
  • "We harness innovation to capture and showcase the Kingdom's cultural heritage at the Biennale.