QUIZ OF THE DAY
BRUSH UP ON YOUR ART FACTS WITH THIS MINI QUIZ
QUIZ OF THE DAY
BRUSH UP ON YOUR ART FACTS WITH THIS MINI QUIZ
QUIZ OF THE DAY
What is the Venice Biennale?
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What is the Venice Biennale?
Nope! The Venice Biennale is a yearly cultural exhibit in Italy organized by the Biennale Foundation. It's been around since 1895 and is the oldest of its kind. They showcase art and architecture at the Arsenale and Giardini. The Foundation also has theater, music, and dance events around Venice, and the Venice Film Festival happens at the Lido.
Right! The Venice Biennale is a yearly cultural exhibit in Italy organized by the Biennale Foundation. It's been around since 1895 and is the oldest of its kind. They showcase art and architecture at the Arsenale and Giardini. The Foundation also has theater, music, and dance events around Venice, and the Venice Film Festival happens at the Lido.
Not only, the Foundation also hosts annual theater, music, and dance events in various parts of Venice, and the Venice Film Festival takes place at the Lido.
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Can you buy art at the Venice Biennale?
Nope! Works in the main show at the Biennale are technically, of course, not for sale. In this sense, the carefully curated exhibition stands in contrast to the (somewhat more drab) halls of a top-tier art fair, where many of the same artists could be on show. Historically, however, this distinction wasn't always so clear.
Right! Works in the main show at the Biennale are technically, of course, not for sale. In this sense, the carefully curated exhibition stands in contrast to the (somewhat more drab) halls of a top-tier art fair, where many of the same artists could be on show. Historically, however, this distinction wasn't always so clear.
Nope! Works in the main show at the Biennale are technically, of course, not for sale. In this sense, the carefully curated exhibition stands in contrast to the (somewhat more drab) halls of a top-tier art fair, where many of the same artists could be on show. Historically, however, this distinction wasn't always so clear.
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How many artists are in the Venice Biennale Arte 2022?
Right! The Exhibition will take place in the Central Pavilion (Giardini) and in the Arsenale, including 213 artists from 58 countries; 180 of these are participating for the first time in the International Exhibition. 1,433 the works and objects on display, 80 new projects are conceived specifically for the Biennale Arte.
You're almost right, but it was including 213 artists from 58 countries; 180 of these are participating for the first time in the International Exhibition. 1,433 the works and objects on display, 80 new projects are conceived specifically for the Biennale Arte.
Nope! The Exhibition will take place in the Central Pavilion (Giardini) and in the Arsenale, including 213 artists from 58 countries; 180 of these are participating for the first time in the International Exhibition. 1,433 the works and objects on display, 80 new projects are conceived specifically for the Biennale Arte.
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How many pavilions are in the VeniceBiennale?
Nope! Alongside today's Central Pavilion, whose first nucleus was built in 1894 and since then expanded and restored several times, in the large park were built 29 pavilions, built at various times by exhibiting nations.
Right! Alongside today's Central Pavilion, whose first nucleus was built in 1894 and since then expanded and restored several times, in the large park were built 29 pavilions, built at various times by exhibiting nations.
Nope! Alongside today's Central Pavilion, whose first nucleus was built in 1894 and since then expanded and restored several times, in the large park were built 29 pavilions, built at various times by exhibiting nations.
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How many Biennales are there in the world?
Nope! Nowadays, there are biennials all around the world and the Directory of the Biennial Foundation lists over 270 active biennials. There is a clear concentration of biennials in European and East Asian cities, with the most famous occurring in the Americas, Africa, or South Asia.
Nope! Nowadays, there are biennials all around the world and the Directory of the Biennial Foundation lists over 270 active biennials. There is a clear concentration of biennials in European and East Asian cities, with the most famous occurring in the Americas, Africa, or South Asia.
Right! Nowadays, there are biennials all around the world and the Directory of the Biennial Foundation lists over 270 active biennials. There is a clear concentration of biennials in European and East Asian cities, with the most famous occurring in the Americas, Africa, or South Asia.
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Who runs the Venice Biennale Arte 2024?
Right! The 60th Venice Biennale, set to run from 20 April – 24 November 2024, will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa – and some countries have already announced the artists who will exhibit in their national pavilions.
Nope! The 60th Venice Biennale, set to run from 20 April – 24 November 2024, will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa – and some countries have already announced the artists who will exhibit in their national pavilions.
Nope! The 60th Venice Biennale, set to run from 20 April – 24 November 2024, will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa – and some countries have already announced the artists who will exhibit in their national pavilions.
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How much time should I spend at the Venice Biennale?
You won't have time to see anything! To appreciate the two main venues at the Biennale, we recommend taking two days to explore each site.
Right! To appreciate the two main venues at the Biennale, we recommend taking two days to explore each site.
It's up to you, but two hours is not enough! To appreciate the two main venues at the Biennale, we recommend taking two days to explore each site.
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Why is the Venice Biennale different from any other Biennale?
Right! The Venice Biennale is different from other biennials because it's the oldest and most prestigious, showcases innovative art, and has various interdisciplinary events. It's highly selective and held in a unique setting in Venice, Italy, making it a sought-after event in the art world.
Nope! The Venice Biennale alternates between an art exhibition and an architecture exhibition every two years. They're curated separately but share venues like the historic halls of Castello and Biennale Gardens. The International Art Exhibition displays contemporary art from around the world, and the International Architecture Exhibition showcases innovative and experimental projects.
Nope! The Venice Biennale alternates between an art exhibition and an architecture exhibition every two years. They're curated separately but share venues like the historic halls of Castello and Biennale Gardens. The International Art Exhibition displays contemporary art from around the world, and the International Architecture Exhibition showcases innovative and experimental projects.
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Can any country organize a pavilion at the Biennale?
Nope! Only countries that have diplomatic relations with Italy can have a pavilion. That means that Scotland or Taiwan can have their pavilions as part of the parallel programme only.
Nope! Only countries that have diplomatic relations with Italy can have a pavilion. That means that Scotland or Taiwan can have their pavilions as part of the parallel programme only.
Right! Only countries that have diplomatic relations with Italy can have a pavilion. That means that Scotland or Taiwan can have their pavilions as part of the parallel programme only.
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How are artists selected in the Venice Biennale?
Right! For the central show, the artistic director has carte blanche to choose artists. For the pavilions, each country makes its own selections, in theory with an eye to the theme of the Biennale. Options vary from open calls to tenders and direct appointments by the Ministry of Culture or similar organizations.
Not exactly. For the central show, the artistic director has carte blanche to choose artists. For the pavilions, each country makes its own selections, in theory with an eye to the theme of the Biennale. Options vary from open calls to tenders and direct appointments by the Ministry of Culture or similar organizations.
Nope! For the central show, the artistic director has carte blanche to choose artists. For the pavilions, each country makes its own selections, in theory with an eye to the theme of the Biennale. Options vary from open calls to tenders and direct appointments by the Ministry of Culture or similar organizations.
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In which year was the first Venice Biennale Arte held?
Correct! The first Venice Biennale Arte was held in the year 1895.
Nope! The first Venice Biennale Arte was held in the year 1895.
Almost right! The first Venice Biennale Arte was held in the year 1895.
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Name the Venice park where the main Biennale exhibitions occur?
Nope! The name of the park in Venice where the main exhibitions of the Biennale take place is Giardini della Biennale.
Nope! The name of the park in Venice where the main exhibitions of the Biennale take place is Giardini della Biennale.
Correct! The name of the park in Venice where the main exhibitions of the Biennale take place is Giardini della Biennale.
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Which country won the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 2022 Venice Biennale Arte?
Nope! Pavilion of Great Britain. Sonia Boyce, Feeling Her Way (2022). Great Britain has received the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 59th Venice Biennale.
Correct! Pavilion of Great Britain. Sonia Boyce, Feeling Her Way (2022). Great Britain has received the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 59th Venice Biennale.
Nope! Pavilion of Great Britain. Sonia Boyce, Feeling Her Way (2022). Great Britain has received the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 59th Venice Biennale.
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What is the title of the central exhibition at the 59th Venice Biennale Arte, held in 2022?
Nope! The Exhibition The Milk of Dreams takes Leonora Carrington's otherworldly creatures, along with other figures of transformation, as companions on an imaginary journey through the metamorphoses of bodies and definitions of the human.
Nope! The Exhibition The Milk of Dreams takes Leonora Carrington's otherworldly creatures, along with other figures of transformation, as companions on an imaginary journey through the metamorphoses of bodies and definitions of the human.
Correct! The Exhibition The Milk of Dreams takes Leonora Carrington's otherworldly creatures, along with other figures of transformation, as companions on an imaginary journey through the metamorphoses of bodies and definitions of the human.
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- The catalogue "The Milk of dreams" from Biennale Arte 2022
- Venezia notebook from Fabriano
- Pouch tailor-made with 24 watercolor crayons from Fabriano
- Candel "Ca D'oro" from Eat & Run- "A Big Important Art Book" from Danielle Krysa