The Biennale
Since 1895 it has been one of the most important cultural institutions in the world for the promotion of contemporary art. The Biennale organizes the International Art Exhibition, the International Architecture Exhibition, the Festival of Contemporary Music, the Theatre Festival, the Festival of Contemporary Dance and the famous International Film Festival on Lido. The International Art Exhibition as well as the International Architecture Exhibition are held in the historical seat at Giardini, a park that houses 30 permanent national pavilions. The exhibitions are also held in some spaces of the old Venetian Arsenal (Historical State Shipyard).
Architecture Biennale 2012 edition
New Director David Chipperfield (appointed Dec 2011)
Giardini and Arsenale
August 29 - November 25th 2012
