49th Venice Biennale
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The 49th Venice Biennale, held in 2001, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 65 participating nations.[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 49th Biennale included: Richard Serra and Cy Twombly (lifetime achievement), Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Marisa Merz, Pierre Huyghe (International Prize), and Germany (best national participation).[2]
| 49th Venice Biennale | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Art exhibition |
| Begins | 2001 |
| Ends | 2001 |
| Location | Venice |
| Country | Italy |
Previous event | 48th Venice Biennale (1999) |
Next event | 50th Venice Biennale (2003) |
Awards
- Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Richard Serra and Cy Twombly
- Golden Lion for best national participation: Germany
- International Prize: Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Marisa Merz, Pierre Huyghe
- Special award: Yinka Shonibare, Tiong Ang, Samuel Beckett/Marin Karmitz, Juan Downey
- Special awards for young artists: Federico Herrero, Anri Sala, John Pilson, Al-53167
- Premia Fondazione Panathlon Domenico Chiesa: Urs Lüthi[2]
