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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Kelly Burke

‘Bleak, marginal and unpopular’: Australia unveils divisive exhibition for Venice Biennale

Marco Fusinato.
‘I really want the audience to remember they’re alive’: Marco Fusinato. Photograph: Zan Wimberley

Marco Fusinato is counting on his forthcoming show at the Venice Biennale being immediately disliked.

Outlining his contribution as Australia’s representative at the world’s oldest art show this week, the 57-year-old Melbourne-based contemporary artist and noise musician said Desastres was the product of a nightmarish two years enduring the world’s longest lockdown.

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