48th Venice Biennale
Art exhibition in 1999
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The 48th Venice Biennale, held in 1999, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 60 participating nations.[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prize winners of the 48th Biennale included: Louise Bourgeois and Bruce Nauman (lifetime achievement), Italy (best national participation), and Doug Aitken, Cai Guo-Qiang, and Shirin Neshat (International Prize).[2]
| 48th Venice Biennale | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Art exhibition |
| Begins | 1999 |
| Ends | 1999 |
| Location | Venice |
| Country | Italy |
Previous event | 47th Venice Biennale (1997) |
Next event | 49th Venice Biennale (2001) |
Awards
- Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Louise Bourgeois and Bruce Nauman
- Golden Lion for best national participation: Italy
- International Prize: Doug Aitken, Cai Guo-Qiang, Shirin Neshat
- Special Awards: Georges Adéagbo, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Katarzyna Kozyra, Lee Bul
- Premia Unesco for the promotion of the Arts: Ghada Amer[2]
