What’s new in Rome and Venice in 2010
February 9, 2010 ·
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year. Rome may be the “Eternal City” but that doesn’t mean it has stopped evolving. The Vatican Museum, [...]
Masked merrymakers cavort in Venice for Carnival
February 8, 2010 ·
Masked merrymakers are cavorting in Venice to mark the start of Carnival, for the canal-laced city’s pre-Lenten festivities are Italy’s most popular. Venetian souvenir shops are crammed year-round with colorful, delicate masks, but “Carnevale” is the time to put them on. Other Italian cities celebrate, too, with Rome embracing the centuries-old tradition with gusto recently. [...]
53rd Venice Biennale opens
June 5, 2009 ·
Quieter parties. Harsher art. That’s one view from the 53rd Venice Biennale, the oldest and one of the most influential contemporary art fairs, seen this year through the lens of the world economic meltdown. No comment was more cutting than the joint exhibit of the Nordic and Danish pavilions called “The Collectors” where curators Michael [...]
