Wednesday, October 5, 2011

CNZ announces New Zealand artist for the 55th Venice Biennale


Creative New Zealand has selected Bill Culbert to represent New Zealand at the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013, allocating $650,000 for participation in the event. Culbert was recommended by an advisory panel comprising Biennale commissioner Jenny Harper (Christchurch Art Gallery), Alastair Carruthers (CNZ), Christina Barton (Adam Art Gallery), Elizabeth Caldwell (Dunedin Public Art Gallery), Heather Galbraith (Massey University), Michael Houlihan (Te Papa), and Peter Robinson (artist). CNZ says prior to making the selection, advice was sought from the wider visual arts sector inviting them to propose names of artists and/or artist/curator teams.