San Marino’s Open Door: Eddie Martinez Paints a New Chapter at Venice

San Marino’s Venice Biennale pavilion is no stranger to international flair—this year, Brooklyn-based artist Eddie Martinez takes center stage. The microstate’s tradition of inviting artists from beyond its borders is more than a curatorial quirk; it echoes San Marino’s centuries-old role as a haven for newcomers. Martinez’s exhibition, “Nomader,” brings together paintings, sculptures, and drawings that pulse with his signature energy—think bold gestures, recurring symbols like bugs and skulls, and an inventive mix of materials from oil paint to found objects. Curated by Alison M. Gingeras, the show runs from April to November, weaving Martinez’s contemporary vision into San Marino’s legacy of hospitality and artistic openness. In the world’s oldest republic, the art of welcome takes on new color and form. #VeniceBiennale #EddieMartinez #SanMarinoArt