Backstage at Anne Imhof's Award Winning Performance for the 2017 Venice Biennale

Serving as this year’s Biennale darling, Anne Imhof’s performance piece entitled “Faust” has already earned her a number of accolades including the coveted 2017 Golden Lion Award. Her hours-long work serves as a commentary on contemporary power structures and has become notorious among Biennale goers for its endless queues and athleisure aesthetic.
In case you’re unable to attend the performance yourself, scroll through the image gallery below for all of the madness from the opening show.
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
Anne Imhof Faust 2017 Venice Biennale
For even more Biennale 2017 coverage, follow the link for our guide to the 8 Must-See Pavilions at the 57th International Art Exhibition