Indianapolis Museum of Art to Represent U.S. at 2011 Venice Biennale

From the IMA website:

The Big News
The IMA has been selected to represent the United States at the 2011 La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) and present the work of Puerto Rico-based artist collaborative Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla. Often described as the Olympic games of the contemporary art world, more the 70 nations present the newest and best works from their respective countries every other year at the Venice Biennale. This year marks the 54th International Art Exhibition.

That's big news, alright.To read more, view the IMA website, or read the article posted today on the blog, Eyeteeth.

Landmark, Vieques, Puerto Rico, 2003 (above image from Eyeteeth)