Venice Biennale: the celebration of Art amidst genius, controversy and surprises

Venice is already a city that seems to come straight out of a dream, but every two years it is transformed into an explosion of creativity, provocation and fiery debate: this is the Art Biennale, the event that transforms Venice into the world capital of contemporary art.

If you have ever wondered what this Biennale is all about, why all artists want to be there and why every edition triggers at least one memorable controversy, you have come to the right place.

Let’s dive into this journey together through history, brilliant artists, scandals and curiosities.

WHAT IS THE VENICE BIENNALE

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Monsters, myths and fantasy: Arianna Fioratti Loreto’s fantastic bestiary

Arianna Fioratti Loreto artist

Get ready for a journey into an extraordinary world, populated by legendary creatures, mythological monsters and extinct animals that seem to come back to life before your eyes!
In her new works Arianna Fioratti Loreto takes us to a parallel universe, where imagination mixes with science and mythology to create a modern bestiary.

An ancient treasure map? No.

A forgotten scientific manuscript? Not even. Rather, an exercise in pure fantasy in which every detail is designed to fascinate and amaze.

THE FANTASTIC BESTIARY OF ANNA FIORATTI LORETO

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The Vendramin Fund: Heart of the Venetian Theatre Heritage

Fondo Vendramin Casa Goldoni

Did you know that there is a hidden treasure in Venice that tells centuries of theatrical history?
If you are passionate about art and culture, you cannot miss the opportunity to discover the Vendramin Fund on display at the Carlo Goldoni House.

In this post, I invite you to immerse yourself in a fascinating story of documents, theatre and tradition.

THE VENDRAMIN FUND, THE HEART OF VENETIAN THEATRE

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Robert Rauschenberg: the artist who created the Future of Art

Robert Rauschenberg monogram

Robert Rauschenberg, Monogram

Have you ever wondered what happens when an artist is not content to paint on a canvas, but decides to take everyday objects and turn them into works of art? Robert Rauschenberg was the master of this revolution. With his hybrid works, somewhere between painting, sculpture and collage, he shook the foundations of modern art, proving that everything can become art if looked at with the right eyes.

WHO ROBER RAUSCHENBERG WAS

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Leo Castelli: the visionary who invented the Contemporary Art market

Leo Castelli

Leo Castelli

Have you ever wondered who is behind the planetary success of artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein or Jasper Johns? The answer is a name that has become a legend in the contemporary art world: Leo Castelli.
If today Pop Art, Minimalism and Conceptualism are recognised globally, it is largely thanks to him. Castelli was a gallery owner but also a true visionary, who turned art into a global phenomenon.

LEO CASTELLI

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