Our diarist’s latest round of Biennale adventures were filled with strong shows, brisk travel and unexpected treats
Shawky’s work for the Biennale, involving 400 cast and crew, recounts a 19th-century anti-colonialist uprising
The Sea Pearl has been a looming presence along the water during this week’s preview
After presenting its first pavilion at the biennale of 2022, the Republic of Kazakhstan returns in 2024 with an exhibition that uses the country’s ancient history as artistic inspiration for dreaming of the future
Artists focus on the legacy of colonialism and the ongoing challenges their people face
The conceptual artist’s exhibition at the Biennale presents a series of works documenting his cycling journeys
Take a tour of a women’s prison on Giudecca or a picturesque church in Cannaregio with our pick of pavilions beyond the Giardini and Arsenale
The Ethiopian artist is exhibiting seven works built from technological waste such as computer motherboards and wire
The museum’s latest repatriation comes as it ramps up efforts to audit the provenance of objects in its collection
It is the largest contemporary art venue to open in the city since the launch of François Pinault’s Punta della Dogana 15 years ago