44th Venice Biennale

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The 44th Venice Biennale, held in 1990, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 49 participating nations.{{sfn|Di Martino|2005|p=126}} The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 44th Biennale included: Giovanni Anselmo and Bernd and Hilla Becher (International Prize/Golden Lions), the American pavilion with Jenny Holzer (best national representation), and Anish Kapoor (best young artist).{{sfn|Di Martino|2005|p=133}}

Awards

International Prize: Golden Lion – Giovanni Anselmo; Golden Lion for sculpture – Bernd and Hilla Becher
Golden Lion for best national representation: American pavilion with Jenny Holzer
Premio 2000 (young artist): Anish Kapoor
Premia (purchase) of the Cassa di Risparmio di Venezia: Giuseppe Pulvirenti{{sfn|Di Martino|2005|p=133}}

{{Cite book |last1=Di Martino |first1=Enzo |title=The History of the Venice Biennale 1895–2005 |date=2005 |language=en |isbn=978-88-901104-4-3 |publisher=Papiro Arte |location=Venice |oclc=62237064 }}