If you are ever in Florence and see street signs with a black silhouette taking away the no entry bar or doing any other mischievous deed: it is not a mistake. You are probably witnessing a piece of the everyday humor artist ,Clet Abraham, likes to depict using street signs . The French Designer has been … Continue reading
If we’re lucky enough, our whole class is planning to visit the 7th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art. Unlike the Biennale here in Venice, the Berlin Biennale’s intent is to become an active site for political and social activism. In his manifesto for the Berlin Biennale curator, Polish photo/film artist, activist Artur Żmijewski announces ‘art doesn’t … Continue reading
You would think the picture above displayed a huge line for a concert or something along those lines–but no, not at all. http://youtu.be/80wez3N-Rw4 Every Monday in the month of May, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection offers a night of fun, music, food, and spritz! What better way to target the younger audiences back to the arts, … Continue reading
After midnight, Venice transforms into a city of eerie silence. As I walk home, my only follower is the echo of my footsteps. The streets, once filled with life, now sleep in an infinite slumber. I catch the occasional couple, stealing one last goodnight kiss. A group of friends, whispering their secrets in the darkness. The rhythm … Continue reading
Upon arriving to Venice, I had cancelled out the saying “nothing in this world is perfect”, I mean it is Venice afterall…that is until you want to LEAVE Venice. With so many places to see- I was hoping for an easier way to get around and venture around this wonderful country. However, this is when … Continue reading
A piece of American legend has made a visit to Venice. Elliot Erwitt, the multi-faceted 1928 born photographer, who has managed to promptly capture everything the 20th century has offered, constantly traveling around the world looking for new snapshots, is being displayed in the Casa dei Tre Oci. Taking pictures for over 60 years, Erwitt … Continue reading
Boats, Canal, Clothes, Water, Small Alleys, People, Flowers, and Windows. One picture, defining it all. “You may have the universe, If I may have Italy” -Giuseppe Verdi By: Sarah Cornejo Continue reading
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