CARBON II
60th Biennale di Venezia
During the 60th Biennale di Venezia, Platform Earth presents CARBON II, a paradigm shift showcasing the power of art in tackling climate change.
Curated by Nadja Romain (Lo Studio), Petroc Sesti and Richard Wadhams (Platform Earth), the exhibition brings together works by more than 20 leading contemporary artists including Marina Abramović, Jonathan Yeo, Rachel Whiteread, Mark Wallinger and Emily Young.
CARBON II introduces viewers to a new era of carbon-conscious artwork. By engaging creatively with the complex and existential nature of the climate crisis and championing carbon-neutral materials, Platform Earth is unveiling new possibilities to lead the artwork into a more sustainable future.
Platform Earth harnesses the power of art to shift narratives and unlock funds for carbon capture. New debut works from leading artists as well as sought after editions from our collection will be on sale during the Biennale. Proceeds from funds raised will go towards our landmark 2030 Restoration Proiect in the Venetian lagoon.
CARBON II at Il Palazzo Experimental opens on Monday 15th April.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
MARINA ABRAMOVIC
CHARLOTTE COLBERT
PHILIP COLBERT
NIGEL COOKE
KEITH COVENTRY
SHEZAD DAWOOD
ES DEVLIN
BRIAN ENO
KEVIN FRANCIS GRAY
CAROLINA MAZZOLARI
KATE MCCGWIRE
HAROON MIRZA
A.A.MURAKAMI
BEN OKRI & ROSEMARY CLUNIE
EMILIE PUGH
PETROC SESTI
CONRAD SHAWCROSS
NICOLE STOTT
NADINE TALALLA
WOLFE VON LENKIEWICZ
MARK WALLINGER
RACHEL WHITEREAD
ALISON WILDING
JONATHAN YEO
EMILY YOUNG
Curatorial Team
Nadja Romain is a curator and founder of Everything I Want, a multidisciplinary art and design studio based in Dorsoduro’s Lo Studio and driven by the idea that art is a vehicle to connect people and open a path for positive change in society.
Petroc Sesti is a British artist, born in London where he currently lives and works. Sesti's work spans both art and science, with a particular focus on the relationship between art, architecture and the viewer. In 2021 he founded Platform Earth with a mission to make culture synonymous with environmental conservation, and with a 2030 vision toward carbon neutrality in the art world.
Richard Wadhams is an expert business and tax strategist in the media & creative sector and as Director of Artists First Management he supports many leading artists in their careers.
WITH THANKS
OUR TEAM
Petroc Sesti
Richard Wadhams
Ruth Ganesh
Darius Sanai
Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst
Karina Abramova
Honor Cockroft
OUR VENICE TEAM
Nadja Romain
Servane Giol
Laura Onofri
Andrea D’Alpaos
Afriano Sfriso
Sophie Hunter
Francesca Bortolotto Possati
OUR SUPPORTS & ADVISORS
Ben Duckworth
Adam Prideaux
Nick Hackworth
Ganesh Ramani
Gregory Nasmyth
Jasper Greig
OUR PARTNERS
IBI Logistics
Hallett Independent
Artists First Management
LUX
Genesis Imaging
Coriander Studios
OMNI
PRiNT BiG UK
Graviky Labs
