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What not to miss at the Venice Biennale

By Antonia Lagemann

Venice is small, but the Biennale always too big. Here are our selected highlights of the show and special tips beyond the official program.

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This summer at SCHIRN: BIG ORCHESTRA

By SCHIRN MAGAZIN

Contemporary art has its own sound. The international exhibition transforms the SCHIRN into a concert hall and artworks into musical instruments.

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How Virtual Reality conquers the art world

By Kathi Kæppel

Ever danced with a wolf? Artist duo Djurberg & Berg make it possible with their first virtual reality work. They are part of a young generation of artists experimenting with VR in a variety of ways.

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These absurd life hacks went down in art history

By Katharina Cichosch

Like Bruno Gironcoli’s monumental sculptures, Rube Goldberg’s crazy constructions examine the human element of the machine. And give instructions for nose wiping and catching mice.

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Dolls on the fine line between good and evil

By Gislind Köhler

Harmless children’s toy, killer doll or fetish object? Drawing on a long tradition, artist duo DJURBERG & BERG creates shocking realities with their characters.

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He created sacrificial altars, slaughtering blocks and absurd monuments

By Eugen El

Bruno Gironcoli's giant figures are enigmatic creatures. But with a look at their sculptural development, things become clearer.