42nd Venice Biennale | |
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Genre | Art exhibition |
Begins | 1986 |
Ends | 1986 |
Location(s) | Venice |
Country | Italy |
Previous event | 41st Venice Biennale (1984) |
Next event | 43rd Venice Biennale (1988) |
The 42nd Venice Biennale, held in 1986, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 40 participating nations. [1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 42nd Biennale included: Frank Auerbach and Sigmar Polke (International Prize/Golden Lion), the French pavilion with Daniel Buren (best national representation), Nunzio Di Stefano (best young artist), and Golden Lion in memory of sculptor Fausto Melotti. [2] These were the first Biennale prizes awarded since 1968. [3]