Tag: Visual Arts

The Multiple Pleasures of the Venice Biennale

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Unexpected visuals abound at the Venice Biennale, an international showcase of modern art held on odd numbered years in this ancient maritime city. The 2013 show (just opened to Nov. 24) includes this sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn, on San Giorgio Maggiore island (AFP  / Gabriel Bouys). […]

Michael Snow’s Remarkable Reach

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NOTE: Michael Snow is also updated in the 150 Artists for Canada 150 series, here. Michael Snow must really be a polymath.  The cultural impact of this Canadian artist, filmmaker, musician, videographer, sculptor and painter is phenomenal, given that just two of his remarkable installations hold thousands of tourists […]