The Mondriaan Fund invites you to the press preview of ‘The International Celebration of Blasphemy and the Sacred’ by CATPC, Renzo Martens and Hicham Khalidi on Wednesday 17 April at 2:15 pm. During the press preview, the artists and curator will give an introduction about the work and you can visit the exhibition.

Some sandwiches and small snacks will be available from 2:00 pm. During the preview, you will receive a press kit with the necessary information and a link to relevant downloads.

Registration and interviews
Please register via the button below. If you want to book an interview slot during the preview week or if you have other questions, please contact rhiannon@picklespr.com

Opening Dutch pavilion
The official opening of the pavilion will take place afterwards at 4:15 pm. Of course, you are also cordially invited.

The International Celebration of Blasphemy and the Sacred
‘The International Celebration of Blasphemy and the Sacred‘ is a presentation by the Congolese artists’ collective Cercle d’Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise (CATPC) for the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition was created in collaboration with artist Renzo Martens and curator Hicham Khalidi. It is part of CATPC’s ongoing commitment for the plantation of Lusanga to be freed, regenerated and transformed back into sacred forests, as well as their commitment to a greater project of spiritual, ethical and economic reckoning. The exhibition was commissioned by the Mondriaan Fund.

For more information on the Dutch entry go to www.dutch-pavilion.com and www.instagram.com/dutch.pavilion.venice