Author Archives: Carolyn Smith

Outrage: the Venice Biennale makes a mess

By Carolyn Smith 21 May 2021 Outrage

Visitors to the Venice Biennale schmooze around a tent spray-painted with the words 'Are Biennales Dangerous'. Two men actively lean over the tent to air kiss

The Venice Biennale needs radical changes to maintain its relevance and respond to local needs

Venice: problems and possibilities

27 May 1971 By James Morris

A special issue devoted to the plight of Venice which predicted ‘the…

‘Like a critically ill patient, Venice’s wounds are proof of a widespread disease’

31 May 2017 By Michael Webb

A deeply depressing and urgent analysis offers previous few glimmers of hope…

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The gondola and the speedboat: Venice as a crucible of culture

23 May 2018 By Jonathan Glancey

As a melting pot of art and culture, Venice has historically been…

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World stage: the grand international exhibition

14 May 2020 By Tomà Berlanda

World Expos and Venice Biennales are significant platforms for international dialogue, but are…

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