Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale (/ˌbɛˈnɑːl, -li/; Italian: La Biennale di Venezia) is an international cultural exhibition hosted annually in Venice, Italy by the Biennale Foundation. The biennale has been organised every year since 1895, which makes it the oldest of its kind. The main exhibition held in Castello, in the halls of the Arsenale and Biennale Gardens, alternates between art and architecture (hence the name biennale; biennial). The other events hosted by the Foundationspanning theatre, music, and danceare held annually in various parts of Venice, whereas the Venice Film Festival takes place at the Lido.

Venice Biennale
Biennale di Venezia (Italian)
GenreBiennale; focuses on contemporary art, and also includes events for art, contemporary dance, architecture, cinema and theatre
FrequencyAnnual; the main exhibition alternates every second year between art and architecture
Location(s)Venice, Italy
Inaugurated30 April 1895
FounderCity Council of Venice
Organised byThe Biennale Foundation
Websitewww.labiennale.org
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