Delano in prestigious art exhibition

Pablo Delano, Charles A. Dana Professor of Fine Arts, was tapped earlier this year to participate in the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which opened in Venice, Italy, in April.

“To me, this represents an incredible opportunity to bring my work to a world stage. It’s just a dream come true,” he said.

Delano’s work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. His book of photographs, Faces of America, was published by Smithsonian Institution Press in 1992.

Currently on sabbatical, Delano planned to travel to Venice in advance of the opening. The exhibition is set to run through November 24, after which Delano’s project will be packed and shipped back to his studio at Trinity. “This is a career-changing event for any participating artist,” said Delano. “I can’t wait to see what comes next.”

Adriano Pedrosa, curator and artistic director for the Biennale Arte 2024, titled Stranieri Ovunque-Foreigners Everywhere, spotted Delano’s work at the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and shared photos on social media. That led to conversations and, ultimately, the invitation to participate in one of the world’s largest contemporary art exhibitions.

More than 800,000 tickets were sold to the last Art Biennale, which was held in 2022 and marked the first time since the pandemic. In addition to presenting visual artists, the Biennale also organizes the Venice Film Festival and festivals of theater, dance, and music. Founded in 1895, it takes place at two historic locations in Venice.

Photo by Nick Caito