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

Kevin Francis Gray, Ceridwen Standing (Medium) 2023

Petroc Sesti, Heart of Okeanos (Pacific) 2022

Conrad Shawcross, Paradigm (Structural) 2024

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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. As a Trustee & Treasurer, he enables Platform Earth to commission artworks from leading artists to drive forward our environmental work.