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Chaotic Putty Installation at Venice Biennale



Called the "Olympics of Art," the Venice Biennale brings together some of the best contemporary artists from around the world, making it a must-visit art show at least once in a person's lifetime. (In other words, let's add it to the bucket list.) This year, it opened to the public on June 4 and it will run until November 27. The… Continue

Added by alice on July 18, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Elaborate Costumes at the Carnival of Venice (15 photos)



The annual Carnival of Venice is easily the one of the most elaborate and elegant festivals around the world. Around 30,000 visitors descend onto Venice for each day with many of them wearing ornate, hand painted masks. It's interesting to note that the Carnival started as a way of celebrating and expressing people of all classes. That is why the masks played such an important role. They hid any… Continue

Added by Kevin Chung on January 9, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Al Gatto Nero (The Black Cat) Restaurant in Burano, Italy

In a recent discussion, Eugene asked everyone what new things they would like to see here at theMET. Kevin Chung responded that he would like to see trip reports, travel adventures, and recommendations of things to see and places to… Continue

Added by Mark Huckabee on October 22, 2010 at 6:30am — 6 Comments

Hylozoism: A Future City That Breathes (11 pics)

Toronto architect Philip Beesley has installed a forest of acrylic fronds that move as though breathing inside the Canada pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens this week.



The project’s title… Continue

Added by Visnja V on August 29, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

The 2009 Venice Biennale - The Big Picture

It's like the art world's Olympics. Since 1895, the Venice Biennale, a contemporary art exhibition, has been held in Venice, Italy every two years. This year, Venice is hosting the 53rd Biennale, which includes an international art exhibition, an architecture exhibition and festivals of contemporary music, dance, and theater - as well as the Venice Film Festival. The… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 13, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Carnival in Venice: Golden Passion (16 photos)

This week we've explored Cologne's festive Carnival , and the wild and crazy Carnaval in Brazil. Today, we take a trip to Venice and check out their magnificent costumes at this year's Carnival, whose… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 24, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Venice Under Water

Must suck to have water up to the knees. Large parts of Venice were flooded on Monday as heavy rains and strong winds lashed the lagoon city, with sea levels at their highest level in 22 years. Ferry and water taxi services in the city were suspended and Venice's mayor urged people to stay indoors. Tourists and residents struggled to get across the city over raised walkways. The Centro Maree, which forecasts water levels, said sea levels in the Adriatic rose 1.56 meters (5.1 ft) - a level…

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Added by Eugene on December 4, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Death of the Bush Era

Saturday, November 1st, 7pm-10pm @ SPARC Gallery: Venice

Are you anxious for the Bush era to end? SPARC's Day of the Dead Exhibition presents "Death of the Bush Era: What Next?" The multifaceted exhibition will examine the global transformation prompted by the eight-year George W. Bush administration, the upcoming election, economic recession, illegal… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 29, 2008 at 10:58am — 1 Comment

24th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival - 9/28: Venice

Sunday, September 28 10am-6pm

This festival looks really interesting - Venice has so much character and I like how this festival has a "green" theme.



On September 28, Venice will host the ultimate block party in celebration of the 24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival. Renowned for eclectic shopping and world class restaurants, Abbot Kinney… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 28, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

A Worthy Happy Hour: Chaya Venice - An Upscale Asian Fusion Restaurant

Chaya Venice is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant with high quality food. Their happy hour is daily between 5pm-7pm and on Sunday from 5pm-10pm. I would recommend trying the fried calamari, spicy tuna tartar, albacore sashimi salad, and the spicy tuna roll. For the price, this happy hour is definitely worth checking out.



Happy Hour Menu - Everything is $4-$5

Scallop Dynamite

Vegetable Roll

Spicy Shrimp… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 22, 2008 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

Urban HotSpot: The Garter - Venice

Living in Playa Vista and driving on Lincoln Blvd. all the time, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this mellow, low-key bar was so close to home. A little bit nicer than a dive bar, the Garter has a full bar, pool table, an upstairs-rooftop chill area, and an upstairs room with a DJ, two comfortable looking beds and some plush couches. I wouldn't recommend taking a first date here, but it may be the perfect place to hang out with friends and… Continue

Added by Eugene on June 23, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

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