Venice is not only a monument city, many interesting events and events are held here. The biennale is held annually in this Italian city. This is an art exhibition, which is held 58 times this year. This cultural event lasts from May to November. And if you haven't seen it, you've lost a lot.
Note the importance of the Venice Biennale. The event is the largest exhibition of contemporary art, comparable in scale to the Cannes Film Festival. Every year the theme of the exhibition is new, 2019 it sounds like this: May you Live in Interesting Times. Artists reflect on war, climate change, ecology, terrorism and other issues that are relevant in the modern world. The biennale can also be called an art competition, since all works are evaluated by an international jury, and the best artists receive international awards.
Traditionally, exhibitions are held at two venues. The national pavilion is located in the Giardini gardens, and the main exhibition with the works of individual artists is in the Arsenal. Since this year, the exhibition has increased and a third site has been added – the Giudecca art quarter. But even this event is not limited to. More than 20 small venues are involved, and performances are held on the streets. You can follow the news on the official website of the event. By the way, Russia has its own separate pavilion. It has been built since 1914, but it has never received its "Golden Lion".
And the main question is, why go to Venice during this period?
For the sake of art and the atmosphere it creates. This is a prestigious and large-scale event in the field of art, so it is held at the proper level. If you are not even a fan of modern art, you will not pass by numerous temporary installations, sculptures and art objects in the open air.
Since this year was dedicated to art, the next one will honor modern architecture. They alternate. An interesting fact is that the Venice International Film Festival was born within the framework of the Biennale. This exhibition is now held in other countries and cities, but its origins begin in Venice. Therefore, if you have special feelings for art, then a trip to Italy should clearly be in your plans.
