VISITING ITALY
The Venice Art Biennale
May 2024
In May 2024, I finally made it to the Venice Biennale. I’ve always loved Italy, but somehow Venice had never happened for me, maybe because it’s such a tourist hotspot. This time, my friend and I stayed in a tiny boutique hotel near the design district. It was close enough to the main sights to be convenient, but far enough to feel peaceful. Venice is a city that makes you want to get lost. Every narrow street, every bridge, every canal felt like a little discovery. Our hotel was near a waterbus stop, which made it easy to get to the Biennale at the Arsenale and Giardini. Visiting in early May meant the city moved at a slower pace, and I loved starting mornings with cappuccinos at a quiet café, mostly surrounded by locals going about their day.
The Biennale itself was incredible. Some exhibitions grabbed me more than others, but what I loved most was seeing so many different ideas and ways of expressing them. There’s something about experiencing contemporary art in a city so full of history, the contrast between the old streets and canals and the modern works made everything feel deeper, more alive, and unforgettable.
Venice Biennale Art Giardini slideshow
Venice Biennale Art Arsenale
