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Women, gender non-conforming artists dominate Venice Biennale for 1st time

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Third gender artist Yuki Kihara represents New Zealand with ‘Paradise Camp,’ an installation about the Fa’afafine of Samoa, a group of people who do not accept the genders they were assigned at birth. Photo credit Andrea Avezzu. Courtesy of the Venice Biennale

Third gender artist Yuki Kihara represents New Zealand with ‘Paradise Camp,’ an installation about the Fa’afafine of Samoa, a group of people who do not accept the gender they were assigned at birth. Photo credit Andrea Avezzu. Courtesy of the Venice Biennale

VENICE, Italy (AP) – For the first time in the 127-year history of the Venice Biennale, the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair features a majority of female and gender non-conforming artists, under the curatorial direction of Cecilia Alemani. The result is a Biennale that puts the spotlight on artists who have been long overlooked despite prolific careers, while also investigating themes including gender norms, colonialism and climate change.

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Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000

Israeli artists earn their due at Jennifer V. Roth June 16 auction

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Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000

Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000

NEW YORK – Jennifer V Roth Auctions presents an auction of fine works by women artists and Ethiopian artists in an exciting June 16 sale titled “Israeli & International Art.” Lots will begin closing at 2 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available now through LiveAuctioneers.

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