Engadin Art Talks

2026: E.A.T. INDEX BOOK LAUNCH IN VENICE

Join us for the launch of the E.A.T. INDEX publication, published by JRP|Editions. During this event, kindly hosted by Berggruen Arts & Culture, the book will be introduced live by Hans Ulrich Obrist, together with initiator Cristina Bechtler, editors Christian Herren and Daan Couzijn, and publisher Clément Dirié. Also present are a selection of voices featured in the book, including Ziba Ardalan, Sammy Baloji, Subhankar Banerjee, Alvaro Barrington, Bice Curiger, Mat Dryhurst, Joana de la Fontaine, Holly Herndon, Bethan Huws, Menelaos Karamaghiolis, Christopher Kulendran Thomas, Isabel Lewis, Isabel Nolan, Pamela Rosenkranz, Rolf Sachs, and Sumayya Vally, among others.

Monday, May 4, 5.30 PM
Palazzo Diedo / Berggruen Arts & Culture
Cannaregio 2386, Venice


This event is followed by the official exhibition opening of 'Strange Rules' at Palazzo Diedo, curated by Mat Dryhurst, Holly Herndon, and Hans Ulrich Obrist. This exhibition explores "Protocol Art", focusing on how algorithms, AI, and digital protocols govern art and culture. 

We look forward to welcoming you to explore this publication, currently available online, with copies also available for purchase at the event. 

Free and open to the public, RSVP mandatory. To register, click here or on the image below.

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Cristina Bechtler is a Swiss art collector, publisher and the founder of Engadin Art Talks.
Hans Ulrich Obrist is a Swiss art historian, critic, curator and Artistic Director of Serpentine Gal…
Clément Dirié is an art historian, critic (AICA), independent curator and editor specialising in con…
Ziba Ardalan is an art is an art historian and curator.
Sammy Baloji is a photographer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Subhankar Banerjee is a photographic artist, educator and activist known for photographing Alaskan w…
Alvaro Barrington is a Venezuelan artist based in London and New York.
Bice Curiger is a Swiss art historian, curator and former Artistic Director of Fondation Vincent Van…
Mat Dryhurst is a British artist, musician, and technological researcher based in Berlin.
Holly Herndon is an American artist and composer based in Berlin.
Christian Herren is an interdisciplinary practitioner working at the intersection of art, design and…
Bethan Huws is a Welsh multi-media artist whose work explores place, identity, and translation.
Menelaos Karamaghiolis is an artist and filmmaker who works in Athens.
Christopher Kulendran Thomas is an artist of Tamil descent who spent his formative years in London.
Isabel Lewis is an American artist, choreographer, and lecturer of Dominican origin.
Isabel Nolan is an Irish artist based in Dublin.
Pamela Rosenkranz is a Swiss artist.
Rolf Sachs is a Swiss artist and designer.

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