Venice: a personal art tour of Italy’s lagoon city
We explore Venice’s dynamic art scene and reveal our top picks for those seeking to immerse themselves in the city’s cultural riches.
Art is as integral to daily life in Venice as the ever-present canals and stony alleyways. The entire city is an architectural masterpiece, its buildings filled with outstanding works, from the big ticket treasures collected in the Gallerie dell’ Accademia to more unexpected prizes: a Tintoretto in an unassuming local church or contemporary works in an historic studio beside the Rialto Bridge.
The creative arts feature even more prominently during the Venice Biennale, a celebration of art and architecture first held in 1895 and firmly established as one of the most prestigious dates in the art world’s calendar. The 60th Venice Biennale is now underway, running from April to 24th November this year, adding additional artistic fervour to the city, as local agent Serena Bombassei, a lifelong Venetian, explains …Click here to read the complete article – – Article by Cathy Hawker for Knight Frank “The View” – Main Image / Unsplash –
