Keith Morrison, painter and dean of the College of Creative Arts at San Francisco State University, has been selected to represent his home country of Jamaica at the 2001 Biennale di Venezia in Italy. Morrison will present recent watercolor paintings as part of a three-person exhibit with photographer Albert Chong and sculptor Arthur Simms, at the Jamaica Pavilion, located at the Antico Oratorio San Filippo Neri (Castello 5500/c).

Attracting thousands of arts enthusiasts from around the world, the Venice Biennale is widely considered the most prestigious international art event, featuring work by more than 100 artists from 65 countries. The 49th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, directed by Harald Szeemann, is scheduled for 2001 during the traditional period from June to November. The exhibition will take place at the Castello Gardens and the Venice Arsenale and will include the International Exhibition and the official participation of foreign countries. The exhibit opens on June 9 and continues through November 4, 2001.

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