Venice Biennale 2015: five instagram highlights from the opening day

As the 2015 Venice Biennale swings into action across the city, we bring you a sneak preview through the eyes of the early birds.

Swiss pavilion

Pamela Rosenkranz’s water sculpture at the Swiss pavilion is a bit cluttered, isn’t it?

The Swiss Pavilion #LaBiennale2015 #Venice

A photo posted by A L E X E A G L E (@eagletta) on May 5, 2015 at 7:14am PDT

Nordic pavilion

Oslo-based artist Camille Norment’s installation is inspired by states of dissonance—sonic, cultural and individual.

Rapture #camillenorment #nordicpavilion #oca #norwayinvenice

A photo posted by @oca_norway on May 5, 2015 at 3:40am PDT

British pavilion

Sarah Lucas presents a cheeky and provocative set of works in her ‘I Scream Daddio’ show.

#sarahlucas #britishpavillion #venicebiennial

A photo posted by Jens Hoffmann (@jensjenshoffmann) on May 5, 2015 at 5:44am PDT

German pavilion

Filmmaker and visual artist Hito Steyerl brings a Tron-esque, futuristic touch to the 56th edition of the Biennale.

Hito Steyerl. Wow! #hitosteyerl #venicebiennale #venicebiennale2015 #kow #kowberlin #biennalearte2015 #deutscherpavillon #germanpavilion

A photo posted by KOW (@kowberlin) on May 5, 2015 at 7:28am PDT

Hungarian pavilion

Balls roll through tubes in this site-specific, interactive project, titled ‘Sustainable Identities’, by artist Szilárd Cseke.

Szilard Cseke 'Sustainable Identities' #HungarianPavilion @la_biennale_di_venezia #SzilardCseke #SustainableIdentities #labiennaledivenezia #biennale2015 #venice #venezia #italy #Italia #bellaitalia

A video posted by mareymann (@mareymann) on May 5, 2015 at 6:52am PDT

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