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Embark on an avant-garde journey with DeFineArt at the iconic Palazzo Pisani Revedin in Venice during the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2024 September 4th to November 3rd.

Our exhibition assembles a global congregation of artists and collectives, each contributing to a rich tapestry of diverse perspectives and innovative creations.

Our Collective Vision: “PATHs” is a conceptual and thematic alignment with the Biennale's overarching motif, ‘Foreigners Everywhere.’ This theme critically examines the fluidity of identity and the complexities of belonging in a globalised world. Our artists delve into these narratives, offering profound insights and compelling visual discourses. The eponymous group piece, showcased as an 8-meter installation titled “PATHs - Post Cards to Venice,” integrates the voices of all participating artists and far beyond, into a collective manifesto with hundreds of signatures.

“The primary objective of this event is to establish the possibility for thousands of globally isolated artists to participate in a unified high-level, curated exhibition,” said Peter Hopkins, Executive Curator of “PATHs” and Executive Director of the SHIM Art Network. “By merging analog practices with digital interface we will make possible that art can travel quickly and eco-responsibly across borders.”

Jacqueline Amy Jackson, artist, curator, and sustainability specialist, spoke about the motivation inspiring her work and the collaborative spirit of her group:

"Art has the power to transcend borders and dismantle privilege," she said. "Our collective showcases that when we embrace diversity, creativity flourishes. We're a testament to the transformative potential of art, where social justice and sustainability intertwine to create a better future for all."

Distinguished Features:

Third Edition of the Artivist Awards: This prestigious event celebrates militant artists addressing pressing sociological and ecological issues, featuring last edition's laureates Bernard Garo and Nana Dix.

“Who’s Afraid of AI”: This groundbreaking AI art experiment engages participants from over a dozen nations, inviting the public to immerse in a digitally transformative space.

Our Venice Biennale Showcase the third event at the Venice Biennale, running from September 4th through November 3rd, 2024, epitomises our vision for an interconnected art event. “PATHs” brings together hundreds of artists from dozens of countries in collective art pieces at the Palazzo Pisani-Revedin, emphasising communal engagement over individualism. Our themes - curated, eco-sensitive, and interactive - define the essence of the Artivism Awards.

By merging these distinct models into a cohesive art concept, we aim to enhance the art world’s diversity and vibrancy. The third edition of the Artivist Awards will honour militant artists addressing critical sociological and ecological topics. Last edition winners Bernard Garo and Nana Dix are invited to showcase their award-winning films.

Participating Artists:
1. Haralampi G. Oroschakoff - Austria - painting
2. Alexandra Mas - France/Romania - installation and performance art
3. Bernard Garo - Switzerland - video & performance art - winner of Artivism Lion 2nd edition
4. Marco Tassini - Italy - photography
5. Dodi Reifenberg - Israel - collage
6. Graeme Luey - Canada
7. Bran Noble - USA - painting and public guidance for Art of Everyone
8. Nana Dix - Germany - video - winner of the Artivism art film 2nd edition
9. Annette Werndl - Germany - painting
10. Sam Heydt - AR Analog Assemblage and direct animation
11. Roz Delacour - France- analog photography
12. Adelaide Leferme - France - new media painting
13. Joslyn Doerge - USA - drawing on wood
14. Amy Jackson - UK - interactive, augmented reality installation, set in 2400
15. Ennio Spadini - Italy - painting
16. Michael Werndl - Germany - Sculpture
17. Audrey Billups - Hawaii - photography and performance art

Internationally acclaimed artist Alexandra Mas and Venetian artist Leonardo Dubois will perform "TENALACH, Hearing the Earth's Voice" during the opening event on September 5th.

Over the eight-week art show, various performances will highlight the event, including the laserguided public participation piece by Art of Everyone, a socially imbued intervention by Amy Jackson. Hawaiian performer artist Audrey Billups will take us underwater.

Group Pieces:
1. PATHs co-curated by #Gallery Mexico City, Shim Art Network, Amy Jackson, Alexandra Mas, Suzanne Kachmar
2. AI Room - the public immersive piece curated by Sam HEYDT.
3. Bridgeport Art Trail USA, an authentic narrative - Curated by Suzanne Kachmar, artist and executive director of City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail
4. Social Justice Art of the Twenties (64 artists from around the world ) - Curated by Amy Jackson