Burberry Sponsors the British Pavilion During the Venice Biennale 2024
Venice Biennale 2024
Burberry is proud to announce its return as the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion for the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
This year, the British Council has commissioned artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah RA to represent Great Britain at the 60th International Art Exhibition. Akomfrah, who was recently honoured with a knighthood in the 2023 UK Honours list, is known for his art films and multi-screen video installations, which explore social issues including racial injustice, diasporic identities, migration and climate change. The commission is titled ‘Listening All Night To The Rain’.
This year, the British Council has commissioned artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah RA to represent Great Britain at the 60th International Art Exhibition. Akomfrah, who was recently honoured with a knighthood in the 2023 UK Honours list, is known for his art films and multi-screen video installations, which explore social issues including racial injustice, diasporic identities, migration and climate change. The commission is titled ‘Listening All Night To The Rain’.
This is Burberry’s second year as headline sponsor of the British Pavilion, spotlighting our commitment to supporting arts and culture at home and abroad. From supporting art institutions to collaborating with British contemporary artists, Burberry is proud to continue celebrating the best of British creativity and bringing it to a global audience.
Talk Art is the US and UK’s leading art podcast dedicated to the world of art, hosted by Actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament. John Akomfrah was joined by curator Tarini Malik for an intimate conversation.
The artist talked through his work to date, his artistic practice and landmark commission.
The podcast will be available to stream on 20 May.
The artist talked through his work to date, his artistic practice and landmark commission.
The podcast will be available to stream on 20 May.
John Akomfrah’s British Council Commission for the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia will run from 20 April – 24 November 2024.
Credit: The British Pavilion is commissioned by the British Council. Photo: Jack Hems