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The Biennale of Chianciano is an international festival of contemporary art, held every two years (in odd years) in Tuscany, Italy. The 2011 international event will be the host to more than 150 global artists, displaying over 400 works from than 50 different countries, chosen from thousands of hopeful applicants.

A New York Times article was quoted as calling the Chianciano Museum of Art the Biennale of Chianciano's host site as'impressive' in an article that described the historical importance of works and the layout of the museum 'intentionally non-linear'.[1]

Robert Scott of the Anglo-Italian Academy of Art has been quoted saying its "The Second most important curated Biennale after Venice".

The Biennale of Chianciano will be held September 17th through the 24th, 2011. The exhibition is open from 10am-12am and 4pm-7pm and admission is free. The Biennale is displayed in just over 3000 square meters (10,000 square feet) and arranged on four floors.

Contents ·        1 Collaborations ·        2 History ·        3 Vision ·        4 Competition Format ·        5 References

Collaborations

European Confederation of Art Critics An important appointment for the Biennale of Chianciano 2011 is the ECAC’s presentation of six awards given by the Confederation.

International Galleries A special incentive to unique international galleries is to mingle and network with these Biennale artists. More than 300 art galleries from around the world are being hosted in 4* hotels in Chianciano to discover and collaborate with new artists. Each artist has the ability to nominate 1 gallery of their choice to be invited.

Chianciano Art Museum The Museum space that normally houses 5 permanent collections (Asian, Contemporary, Design, Engravings and Etchings) becomes temporary relocated to host this Biennale event. In addition, the museum offers educational workshops helping artist grow like, "Copyright: How to Protect your Intellectual Property".

Oxford University Alumni Alumni students present an award to a chosen artist at the Biennale in addition to hosting a workshop, “Oxford University: Great Thinkers, Great Artists, throughout the Centuries".

Gagliardi Gallery Thirty artists are selected from the Biennale and are invited to participate in the Chianciano Biennale of London held at Gagliardi Gallery, one of the oldest and most established 

contemporary art galleries in London.

Cancer Research Charity Auction Auction without reserve raises funds with all of the proceeds being donated to the charity nation chosen by the artists exhibiting in the exhibition.

Artists’ Voice TV Talk Studio The Museum has created a video recording studio in which the artists during the Biennale are able to share and express he thoughts and motivations behind one of his artworks. The Artist expresses his/her way to see the world; giving the opportunity to art lovers and collectors to see what lies behind his work of visual art. It is the beginning of an art archive for the Biennale.

History

After four years of renovation, the 150-year-old building abandoned hotel came to life being converted into the Museum of Art of Chianciano.

The first Biennale was held 13th - 29th of September 2009 and was attended by more than 10,000 guests. The Biennale of Contemporary Art 2009 is a 90 page catalogue of exhibitors.

Vision

The Biennale transform the town of Chianciano into a hub of cultural diversity where artists, curators, gallery owners and art lovers will be able to meet one another, encouraging debate and the exchange of ideas, with events ranging from a charity auction to the “Biennale in Musica” concert.

“Our aim is to create active spectators,” Mr. Gagliardi said. “Art isn’t two-dimensional; it transmits emotion and moves the intellect.”

“Our aim is to create active spectators,” Mr. Gagliardi said. “Art isn’t two-dimensional; it transmits emotion and moves the intellect.” With this goal in mind, the museum is laid out in an intentionally nonlinear format.

Competition Format

Its agenda is to identify internationally emerging artist in three forms of media, painting, drawing, and sculptures with a mix of mediums i.e. canvas, wood, wax, clay etc.

Artists are chosen by the Biennale Selection Committee purely on grounds of skill and talent. The Committee consists of curators and experts who are members of the Art Museum of Chianciano Terme.

Hanging for the exhibition is not done by genre or by artistic movement. Instead it emphasizes that the effect of the individual work is of prime significance.

References

1.    ^ DONATI, JESSICA (September 13, 2009). "An Art Collection Lands in Italy". NY Times. Retrieved 3 July 2011.