The 49th Venice Biennale, held in 2001, was an exhibition of international contemporary art, with 65 participating nations.
[1] The Venice Biennale takes place biennially in Venice, Italy.
Prizewinners of the 49th Biennale included: Richard Serra and Cy Twombly (lifetime achievement), Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Marisa Merz, Pierre Huyghe (International Prize), and Germany (best national participation).
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