Sao Paulo Bienal: Various cenues. (Sao Paulo).
Having survived the political rumblings that shook its foundations in 2000, the twenty-fifth edition of the Sao Paulo Bienal takes as its theme "Metropolitan Iconographies," as reflected in the work of some 150 artists. In this multisection exhibition organized by German curator Alfons Hug, the focus is on eleven key cities (from New York to Beijing) as well as a fantasy twelfth metropolis comprising artists who live and work in multiple locations, such as Vanessa Beecroft and Carsten Holler. This year, sixty-five countries will send national representatives (Kara Kara (kär`ə), river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NE European and NW Siberian Russia. It flows N from the N Urals into the Kara Sea, forming part of the traditional border between European and Asian Russia. It is navigable in its lower course. Walker for the United States), and special solo shows dedicated to Andreas Gursky, Sean Scully, Juliao Sarmento, Thomas Ruff, and Jeff Koons are planned. Mar. 23-June 2.
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