中国自从决定举办首届北京国际美术双年展以来,被誉为“双年展之母”的威尼斯双年展对中国美术界来说显得比以往任何时候都更加重要。今年适逢第50届威尼斯双年展举行,世界各国3000多名记者云集意大利水城,这正是我们为北京双年展做预热宣传的天赐良机,同时我们也可以借此机会考察一下在国际艺坛久负盛名 Since its decision to host the inaugural Beijing International Art Biennale, the Venice Biennale, hailed as “the mother of a biennale,” has become more important to the Chinese art world than ever before. This year marks the 50th Venice Biennale. More than 3,000 journalists from all over the world gathered in Watertown, Italy. This is a golden opportunity for us to warm up for the Beijing Biennale. At the same time, we can also take this opportunity to examine the progress made in the international Art long enjoyed a good reputation