Scotland and Venice

Visual artist Karla Black has been selected to represent Scotland at the 54th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, the world’s largest and most prestigious showcase for contemporary visual arts.

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The exhibition will be curated by The Fruitmarket Gallery for presentation in Venice from June to November 2011.

Fiona Bradley, Director of The Fruitmarket Gallery:
“The Fruitmarket Gallery is delighted to have been selected to curate Scotland and Venice 2011, and to be working with Karla Black. Karla is one of Scotland’s most interesting artists, whose beautiful, thoughtful and visceral sculpture has already made an impact internationally and in Scotland. This solo presentation of her work will be part of The Fruitmarket Gallery’s programme for 2011 and underlines the gallery’s commitment to presenting the work of Scottish artists on an international stage, both in Edinburgh and abroad.”