47th Venice Biennale
The 47th Venice Biennale, held in 1997, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 59 participating nations. The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy. Prizewinners of the 47th Biennale included: Agnes Martin and Emilio Vedova, the French pavilion, Marina Abramović and Gerhard Richter, and Douglas Gordon, Pipilotti Rist, and Rachel Whiteread.
Awards
- Golden Lion for lifetime achievement: Agnes Martin and Emilio Vedova
- Golden Lion for best national participation: France
- International Prize: Marina Abramović and Gerhard RichterPremio 2000 : Douglas Gordon, Pipilotti Rist, Rachel Whiteread
- Special awards: Thierry De Cordier, Marie-Ange Guilleminot, Ik-Joong Kang, Mariko MoriPremia Cassa di Risparmio Foundation: Tobias RehbergerPremia giapponese Benesse: Alexandros PsychoulisPremia Illycaffè: Sam Taylor-Wood