At Venice Biennale, Contemporary Art Sinks or Swims - The New York Times

This year’s event is a lopsided affair, with a forceful central exhibition but disappointing national pavilions. Stan Douglas (Canada) packs a punch and Simone Leigh (U.S.) stands out for her aspiration.

Here, we see two grime artists from London and two Cairo rappers of a related Egyptian style, engaged in a thrilling call-and-response across borders. But this is much more than a concert film: Dougl… [+1431 chars]

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