The Venice Biennale Unveiled

Overview

Join Art Center educator Riva Blumenfeld and Executive Director Allison Valchuis on a tour of a lifetime to immerse yourself in the best of contemporary art and Venice’s cultural treasures.

Discover the Venice Biennale, known as the “Olympics of Art” since 1895, featuring an impressive lineup of global artists at the Giardini. Witness the groundbreaking work of Jeffrey Gibson, the first solo Indigenous artist to represent the United States, alongside talents like John Akomfrah, Julien Creuzet, and Archie Moore.

Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the Arsenale’s main exhibition, Foreigners Everywhere, spotlights artists enriched by global experiences, emphasizing diversity in race, gender, and nationality.

Complement your Biennale journey with a guided tour of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and an exploration of Venice’s artisan culture.

Your tour includes private guided tours, two full days at the Biennale, a Peggy Guggenheim Collection visit, behind-the-scenes access to Berengo Foundation and Glasstress studios, and a deep dive into Venice’s artisanal heritage. Enjoy six nights at a four-star hotel, daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners, private group airport transfers, and unlimited vaporetto service.

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Space is limited! Registration closes August 9. Register now!