The Art of Deflection: How Venice Biennale's "Allocentric" Show Misses the Mark The recent Venice Biennale has been marred by controversy, including allegations of war crimes, calls for boycotts, and censorship.
Amidst this tumult, the United States Pavilion's contribution – a series of abstract sculptures by Alma Allen – has sparked debate about the role of art in politics.
At first glance, Allen's work appears to be a refreshing departure from high profile exhibitions' bombast.