The Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale has for over a century been one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Ever since its foundation in 1895, it has been in the avant-garde, promoting new artistic trends and organising international events in the contemporary arts in accordance with a multi-disciplinary model which characterises its unique nature.
The history of the Venice Biennale has deep roots. It began when the Venetian City Council, headed by its mayor Riccardo Selvatico, passed a resolution on 19th April 1893 to set up an Esposizione biennale artistica nazionale (biennial exhibition of Italian art), to be inaugurated in 1894... Learn more >> La Biennale di Venezia
President: Paolo Baratta
Board: Massimo Cacciari (Vice-President), Franco Miracco, Amerigo Restucci, Giuliano da Empoli Auditors' Committee: Lionello Campagnari, Cosimo Cecere, Giancarlo Filocamo, Raniero Silvio Folchini Director General: Andrea Del Mercato |
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