Every two years, Venice is activated with more art than is possible to see in a week. While much attention this year will be on “In Minor Keys,” the central show curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, as well as a slew of intriguing—and controversial—pavilions in the Arsenale and Giardini, Venice will also have on view a number of exhibitions elsewhere in the city that are worth checking out. Some will be held at the city’s main art institutions, like the San Marco Art Centre and Gallerie dell’Accademia, while others will be on view at the Venetian outposts of collector-founded venues, like the Fondazione Prada, the Pinault Collection, Berggruen Arts & Culture, and the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. Plus, other venues will be activated via official collateral events, or even a three-night-only performance at the Teatro Goldoni.
What should you prioritize during a visit to Venice when time is precious and navigating La Serenissima itself can be a challenge? ARTnews has you covered. Below, a look at some of the most interesting exhibitions to not miss around Venice.
