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A Whole Lot of Nothing at the US Pavilion

Hyperallergic·Hakim Bishara·25 days ago
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Art Review After the last two Biennales searched the soul and history of this nation, how did we end up with this art from the land of the bland? Exterior of the US pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale (all photos Hakim Bishara/ Hyperallergic ) VENICE — Alma Allen’s United States pavilion at the Venice Biennale says nothing, does nothing, means nothing, and goes nowhere. Curated by Jeffrey Uslip, who resigned from a job in 2016 after accusations of “racial insensitivity,” the show is titled Call Me the Breeze . That's also the title of a 1974 Lynyrd Skynyrd song.  A breeze is something refreshing, nourishing, mood-altering. However, I left Allen’s pavilion feeling the same as I did before. Nothing.  The pavilion features a series of amorphous, nature-inspired sculptures — all untitled — made of bronze, wood, and stone.  Installation view of Alma Allen, Call Me the Breeze If there’s any essence to the show, it’s in the choice of specific materials.…

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