Dayanita Singh ARCHIVIO at Archivio di Stato; first-time public access beyond researchers
Dayanita Singh ARCHIVIO at Archivio di Stato; first-time public access beyond researchers Venice off the beaten track | Art Basel It’s the moments of discovery that often make a visit to the Venice Biennale most memorable. Many of these happen beyond the frenzy of the Giardini and Arsenale, where most of the national pavilions are located. It’s usually while exploring the warren ofcalli, those narrow streets that make up the maze-like city, that you stumble across something unexpected and affecting. Seeking out these collateral shows will also lead biennale-goers to some of the most remarkable architectural treasures Venice has to offer – not all of which are always open to a curious public. From frilly Renaissance palazzos to ornate Baroque residences and stark brick warehouses that stand as testimony to the city’s great trading history and mercantile wealth, these venues regularly end up inspiring or poignantly counterpointing the works within. ...