Context:

• The 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, known as “the Olympics of the art world”, will open on April 20, 2024.

Features:

• Established in 1895, the Venice Biennale is a premier art fair held every two years.
• It serves as a platform for contemporary artists worldwide to explore diverse themes.
• Biennales showcase contemporary art under a common curatorial theme, fostering international discourse on social, economic, and political ideas.

India's Engagement:

• India first participated in 1954, recording significant sales of works by renowned artists.
• Official participation resumed in 2011 and continued in 2019, highlighting collaborative efforts from Indian art institutions.