Floating Portuguese Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2013 by Joana Vasconcelos consists of an old Lisbon ferryboat transformed into a work of art. Titled ‘Trafaria Praia’ the ferry sails the Venice lagoon at regular intervals, addressing commonalities between Lisbon and Venice, namely their rich seafaring histories, which for centuries helped expand Europe’s worldview.See all the Highlight from Venice Art Biennale 2013, curated by Yellowtrace. [Source: Trafaria Praia.] Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest One Response Highlights from the 55th Venice Biennale 2013. June 29, 2013 […] Trafaria Praia (2013) is a project by Portuguese representative Joana Vasconcelos. Finding herself without an exhibition space, the artist transformed the exterior and the interior an old Portuguese ferry, fitted it out with her installation. This is such a fascinating and incredibly complex project. I urge you to have a look at the photos of it’s making and the video. EPIC!! […] ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Highlights from the 55th Venice Biennale 2013. June 29, 2013 […] Trafaria Praia (2013) is a project by Portuguese representative Joana Vasconcelos. Finding herself without an exhibition space, the artist transformed the exterior and the interior an old Portuguese ferry, fitted it out with her installation. This is such a fascinating and incredibly complex project. I urge you to have a look at the photos of it’s making and the video. EPIC!! […] Reply
