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A Rower’s Redentore

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It’s a whole different Redentore at water level, in the area designated for row boats only, just in front of the exclusive (and expensive) private party at the Punta della Dogana.

My Own Private Biennale

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I don’t know how long it had been there and I hadn’t noticed it — but right outside my door, under the sottoportego at the water’s access, some art has appeared. It is the most delightful thing, I wish I knew who to thank.

Come onde, sulle onde: Experimental waves to wash over the bacino

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On Friday, June 24, radio waves will be transmitted from the top of the San Giorgio bell tower across the bacino to the Palazzo Ducale. We’re all invited to see in just what audio and visual forms they arrive…

Biennale Bites – recap, Day 3

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The last preview day was Friday, and the air was considerably more relaxed. Took in more both at the Giardini and in the Arsenale…and managed to catch Best Artist Golden Lion winner Christian Marclay’s “The Clock.” Basta for now, although there is still much more to see…

News on the Rialto Fish Market’s Future

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According to a February 6 article in La Nuova Venezia, the City and Port Both ensure that nothing has been decided on the speculative news of the transfer of the Tronchetto wholesale fish market to Fusina and the effect it might have on the historic fish market at the Rialto Pescheria.