The British Pavilion for the 54th International Art Exhibition - la Biennale di Venezia
Mike Nelson is the first installation artist to be invited by the British Council to conceive and create a new work in the British Pavilion for the Venice Biennale. Nelson has been working in Venice since the beginning of March and the completed work will be launched during the official press days (vernissage) on 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, and open to the public for the duration of the exhibition from 4th June - 27th November 2011.
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All images courtesy of Matt's Gallery London / Franco Noero Turin / 303 Gallery New York.
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"Since 1938 the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennales of Art and Architecture has been commissioned by the British Council; the UK's cultural relations organisation. www.britishcouncil.org/venicebiennale"
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