Saturday, May 20, 2017 – 10 am
Meeting Point: 10 am at the venue “Meeting Point Giardini” (transparent box next to the ticket booth) (see map)
! Do not be late: we will distribute tickets on location and the guided tour must start in time
N.B. The tickets are nominal. Please remember to bring your ID/Passport, otherwise you may be denied access to the Biennale at the ID check
VIU participates in the Biennale Sessions: a unique opportunity for students and professors for a tour in one of the main international events dedicated to contemporary art.
The visit will take place in the Biennale venue of Giardini. Participants will benefit of a guided tour on Saturday 20 morning and of a ticket pass allowing 3 non-consecutive days entrances to Giardini and Arsenale venues.
This activity is part of Prof. Zoeller’s courses S1706 Entertainment Business. Venice and the Invention of Commercial Music Theater and S1710 Comparing East and West; and Prof. Pes’ course S1701 History of Venice; and is open to any other student and professor interested.
PROGRAM
- 10.15 am: guided tour of the Biennale venue of Giardini (cc 1.30 h)
- 11.30 am: Visit to a selection of National Pavillions guided by Prof.Zöller and students in his courses (Free participation for all other students and professors interested)
COSTS:
The visit cost is sponsored by VIU for Prof. Zoeller’s courses and Prof. Pes’ course.
Ticket cost for all other participants: 20€ (multiple entrance – 3 days) to be brought to VIU Front Office by Thursday, May 18
Some info about the 57th Venice International Art Exhibition
Curated by Christine Marcel and organized by La Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta, this 57th exhibition theme will focus on positivity, joy and life. VIVA ARTE VIVA is the name chosen for the exhibition and it will unfold over the course of nine chapters or families of artists, beginning with two introductory realms in the Central Pavilion, followed by another seven across the Arsenale through the Giardino delle Vergini. 120 are the invited artists from 51 countries; 103 of these are participating for the first time.
The Venice International Art Exhibition is a world renown event that hosts thousands of visitors in what can be described as a unique setting in the wonderful spaces offered by La Biennale di Venezia.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary international event, and come with VIU to discover art as you have never seen it before!