"Lydia Ourahmane emphasizes the importance of her art being reabsorbed into the world, stating, 'Before I even make something, I have to be able to see a way for it to be reabsorbed into the world.'"
"Ourahmane's work this year includes building a pier, which she connects to her family's history, particularly a story about her grandfather pulling out his teeth to avoid combat."
"The story of Poveglia, an island used for quarantine and later as an asylum, captivates Ourahmane, who notes its dual identity as a local refuge and a potential luxury resort."
Lydia Ourahmane, a British-Algerian conceptual artist, has been living in Venice, creating an exhibition for the Venice Biennale. Unlike many artists shipping works globally, she draws inspiration from her surroundings. Her art reflects her need to connect with the world, as seen in her previous works. This year, she has focused on the story of Poveglia, an island with a complex history, which has influenced her creative process. Her work includes building a pier and exploring personal narratives tied to local history.
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