Madang: Where We Become Us

In commemoration of the Gwangju Biennale’s 30th anniversary, the Gwangju Biennale Foundation presents the Collateral Event at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia Madang: Where We Become Us, a special archival exhibition set to take place at the Il Giardino Bianco Art Space in Venice, Italy, from April 20 to November 24, spanning a total period of 221 days.

Unfolding across three distinct sections, the exhibition reflects on three decades of the Gwangju Biennale’s history while envisioning a future of sustainable human communities. Madang: Where We Become Us aspires to be a powerful platform for the Gwangju Biennale, to engage deeply with the international community, and to foster shared understanding and empathy around the Biennale’s foundational values of democracy, human rights, and peace.

Gwangju Biennale: Celebrating 30 years as a global cultural madang
Since the establishment of the Gwangju Biennale in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale has evolved into Asia’s leading contemporary art biennale, integrating artistic expression with the “Gwangju Spirit,” which encompasses the principles of revolution, democracy, and community.