The Venice Biennale has spawned a huge selection of art exhibitions and architectural displays across the city beyond the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2014%2F06%2F16%2Ftravel%2Fvenice-architecture-biennale-rem-koolhaas%2F">ticketed barriers of the Giardini</a>. World renowned artists are experimenting within various historical interiors and waterfronts across Venice. Heinz Mack's gold pillars are pictured next to Palladio's Church.
Artists transform Venice —
The Venice Biennale has spawned a huge selection of art exhibitions and architectural displays across the city beyond the ticketed barriers of the Giardini. World renowned artists are experimenting within various historical interiors and waterfronts across Venice. Heinz Mack's gold pillars are pictured next to Palladio's Church.
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On the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto designed the Glass Tea House Mondrian, a transparent structure where traditional tea ceremonies have been held throughout the Biennale.
Glass tea house —
On the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto designed the Glass Tea House Mondrian, a transparent structure where traditional tea ceremonies have been held throughout the Biennale.
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Genius Loci is an exhibition showcasing 19 artists known for their far-reaching influence and contemporary relevance. A selection of glass sculptures by Shirazeh Houshiary, made from allessandrite glass and polished stainless steel, are exhibited across the interior of the Palazzo Franchetti.
Transparent sculptures —
Genius Loci is an exhibition showcasing 19 artists known for their far-reaching influence and contemporary relevance. A selection of glass sculptures by Shirazeh Houshiary, made from allessandrite glass and polished stainless steel, are exhibited across the interior of the Palazzo Franchetti.
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Ai Weiwei's new installation of 1,179 stainless steel bicycle frames occupies the courtyard of the Palazzo Franchetti. This the latest addition to his Forever Bicycles series.
1,179 stainless steel bicyles —
Ai Weiwei's new installation of 1,179 stainless steel bicycle frames occupies the courtyard of the Palazzo Franchetti. This the latest addition to his Forever Bicycles series.
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Curated by Germano Celant, the 'Art or Sound' exhibition at the Prada Foundation displays instruments dating back to the renaissance period.
Renaissance instruments —
Curated by Germano Celant, the 'Art or Sound' exhibition at the Prada Foundation displays instruments dating back to the renaissance period.
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Visitors are encouraged to touch and play with the various musical contraptions. A mobile street organ from late 19th century is pictured.
Touch and play —
Visitors are encouraged to touch and play with the various musical contraptions. A mobile street organ from late 19th century is pictured.
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The Fondaco Marcello stands between the Accademia and Rialto bridges, an exhibition space within a 15th century arms storehouse. The state of the antarctic is explored on this site, where the Biennale theme of Modernity takes on a scientific tone.
Waterfront warehouse —
The Fondaco Marcello stands between the Accademia and Rialto bridges, an exhibition space within a 15th century arms storehouse. The state of the antarctic is explored on this site, where the Biennale theme of Modernity takes on a scientific tone.
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Antarctica is the first continent ever to be represented at the Biennale, artists and architects explore the future of the continent. A snowflake-shaped greenhouse is pictured in Antarctica.
Discussing Antarctica —
Antarctica is the first continent ever to be represented at the Biennale, artists and architects explore the future of the continent. A snowflake-shaped greenhouse is pictured in Antarctica.
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