Published on the occasion of burn shine fly presented during the 59th International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia 2022 the project title is derived from the book of poetry and prose You got to burn to shine by John Giorno the late American poet and partner of the artist. The publication surveys a number of Rondinones most iconic bodies of work brought together at the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista as well as insights to new work specifically created for this project conveying the distinct sensitivity and sitespecific discourse with which the artist approaches exhibitionmaking. Encompassing a diverse array of media burn shine fly mediates themes that have come to define the artists practice over the past three decades.