The 43rd Venice Biennale, held in 1988, was an exhibition of international
contemporary art
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, with 44 participating nations. The
Venice Biennale
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takes place
biennially in
Venice, Italy
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. Prizewinners of the 43rd Biennale included:
Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker. Considered a central figure in the development of American postwar art, he has been variously associated with abstract expressionism, Neo-Dada, and ...
(International Prize/Golden Lion), the
Italian pavilion (best national participation), and
Barbara Bloom (best young artist).
Awards
* International Prize/Golden Lion:
Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker. Considered a central figure in the development of American postwar art, he has been variously associated with abstract expressionism, Neo-Dada, and ...
* Golden Lion for best national participation:
Italian pavilion
* ''Premio 2000'' (young artist):
Barbara Bloom
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