JR reimagines "The Wedding at Cana" with portraits of 176 individuals for the Venice Biennale

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French artist JR has transformed the Venice Venice Hotel facade with a large-scale installation for the Venice Biennale. The project, "Il Gesto," reimagines Veronese's "The Wedding at Cana" using portraits and recordings of 176 individuals from the Refettorio Paris community, highlighting social transformation and equality. The installation, inspired by a 1563 painting, uses contemporary recreations to celebrate real lives and foster new social connections, extending into the hotel's interior.


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