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Experience Venice Biennale 2019 22-25 August 2019 Experience Venice Biennale 2019 22-25 August 2019 Join us on this exclusive trip to Venice for its 58th International Art Exhibition “La Biennale di Venezia”. Enjoy summer and art in Northern Italy and travel with other like-minded companions who share your passion for contemporary three dimensional art! The Venice Biennale is considered one of the most important and prestigious events on the international contemporary arts calendar. It’s the oldest, largest and best-established biennale in the world, a must-see that has been taking place once every two years in Venice, since 1895. This trip offers specially designed guided tours with a focus on three-dimensional art by Biennale experts, where interaction and exchanges are encouraged. Plus exclusive visits to the Venetian Palazzi to get to know the artists and the makers of collateral exhibitions. It is a learning experience as much as a pleasure trip. The group will be led by local Cultural managers who will give us some behind the scenes views on the difficulties of organizing art events in such a unique city. Staying in the heart of the city in a quiet hotel and eating at local restaurants, makes for a truly Venetian experience, with free time to wander at leisure and take it all in. Program overview* Day 1 – Thu, 22/08 Meet & greet The program begins at 17:00 in the backyard of our Hotel. Meet and greet your travel companions to break the ice. 30 minutes’ walk (or in alternative 20 minutes boat ride) to the Giardini della Marinaressa. Visit of the sculpture park and sun set cocktail dinner in the park. Day 2 – Fri, 23/08 Visit Arsenale and Palazzo Bembo Two hours guided visit to the Biennale’s main venue Arsenale. The visit will take place in two smaller groups of max. 20 people and will provide insight into the exhibition and into contemporary art in general. The reduced group size allows for easier conversation. After an intense morning, the second half of the day is free. Choose to visit other interesting venues of the Biennale or stroll through the streets of this beautiful city. In the evening we will visit Palazzo Bembo, an ancient Venetian palace with amazing view on the Rialto Bridge. Curated visit of the exhibition “Personal Structures” with the curators. Typical Italian dinner. Day 3 – Sat, 24/08 Visit the Giardini and Palazzo Mora Two hours guided visit to the Giardini to enjoy a curated selection of the permanent national pavilions with a focus on contemporary sculpture without forgetting the must-see shows. In the afternoon you are free to explore the other pavillions in the Giardini or other venues throughout Venice. In the evening we will visit the exhibition “Personal Structures” at Palazzo Mora with the curators. Dinner in a typical Venetian restaurant. Day 4 – Sun, 25/08 End of program Breakfast and check out *The program may be subject to variations that do not depend on us and require changes in the order and selection of venues visited. Should this happen, you will be informed 2 Details: May You Live In Interesting Times - 58th International Art Exhibition The 58th International Art Exhibition, titled May You Live In Interesting Times, will take place from 11 May to 24 November 2019. The title is a phrase of English invention that has long been mistakenly cited as an ancient Chinese curse that invokes periods of uncertainty, crisis and turmoil; "interesting times", exactly as the ones we live in today. The 58th Exhibition is curated by Ralph Rugoff, currently the director of the Hayward Gallery in London. May You Live In Interesting Times will no doubt include artworks that reflect upon precarious aspects of existence today, including different threats to key traditions, institutions and relationships of the “post-war order.” More info: www.labiennale.org Arsenale: Giardini: The Venetian Arsenal was Venice’s former shipyard The gardens on the east side of Venice have been and armoury. It was the World’s largest pre-industrial the Biennale’s traditional venue since 1895. production centre. Its 50.000 square meters are the The Central Pavilion and another 29 national core site of the Biennale’s activities. The main and pavilions, built in various periods, are sited here. live performances take place here. Personal Structures “Personal Structures” is a project aimed at introducing in writing, pictures and in exhibitions, a number of international artists whom, for all their individuality, have much in common concerning their intentions. The observation that even in the most distant corners of the world and independent of one another, closely related artistic problems are being worked on, led to the idea of bringing several of these artists together. The goal is to start a communication with and among the artists, and to offer them a forum. Personal Structures is held during the Venice Biennale 2019 at the European Cultural Centre situated in four Venetian Palazzi in the city centre and is organized by the GAA Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to heighten the awareness about the more philosophical themes in contemporary art and to make these subjects more accessible to a wider international audience. More info: www.personalstructures.org Palazzo Bembo: Palazzo Mora: Palazzo Bembo is located on the Canal Grande, a Palazzo Mora is an ancient building situated in few steps away from the Rialto bridge. It was built by Sestier Cannaregio, between the San Felice Church the noble family of Bembo in the 15th century. Today, and Canal di Noal. In one of the room at the first floor after years of neglect, Palazzo Bembo is finding back of Palazzo Mora there is an important and to its original atmosphere and becoming the home suggestible 18th century fresco. again of the arts, culture and education. 3 Logistics – Registration – Prices Date: 22 – 25 August 2019 Hotel: We_Crociferi: https://www.we-gastameco.com/en/we_crociferi/ A former monastery situated in the historic centre of Venice. The building has been recently renovated, preserving its original architectonic characteristics. Travel: Please note the trip begins and ends in Venice. The journey to and from Venice must be organized by the participant himself/herself and is not included in the price. The tour is within Venice so walking is required. Prices: Normal price: 759,- € Special price for sculpture network Members: 599, - € Single room surcharge for 3 nights: 150,- € We offer early bird rates for bookings before 30 June 2019 Early bird Normal price: 709,- € Special early bird price for sculpture network Members: 549, - € Single room surcharge for 3 nights: 150,- € Min. number of participants: 25 Services included in prices: - Travel group of max. 40 people from different countries a nice mix of artists, curators and friends of the arts - guarantees exclusiveness - 3 nights in a double room, including breakfast - (Single room surcharge for 3 nights150,00 EUR) - Welcome evening with cocktail dinner - 2 dinners in typical Venetian restaurants - 2-day entrance ticket to the Biennale - 2x 2 hours guided tours of the Biennale in small groups of max.20 people - 2 curated guided tour at three locations of the exhibition “Personal Structures” in Venetian Palazzi in the city centre - Tour guides in English - Tour assistance in English and German Registration: Deadline for registration: 1 August 2019 Please register online: REGISTRATION FORM Cancellation policy: Up to 7 weeks before departure we refund the full travel price, up to 3 weeks before 50%. In each case minus transaction fees of the payment service provider. We recommend in any case the completion of a travel cancellation insurance. The minimum number of participants is 25. If this number is not reached, we will refund the full price. Organizer: sculpture network service GmbH For any question please contact Ilaria Specos Mail: [email protected]. Tel: +49 (89) 51 68 97 93 4 .
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