2027
VENICE BIENNALE
THE EXPERIENCE
Venice, “La Serenissima” is a magical, jewel-like city unparalleled for its unique, labyrinthine configuration of bridges (400) linking islands (118), historic churches and collections. It has also always represented an ever changing and dynamic contemporary arts scene rooted in the Biennale d’Arte. Established in 1895, the Biennale was the first international, large-scale exhibition of its kind. Almost 100 years later the Biennale of Architecture bedazzled visitors with innovative installations focused on design, materials and craft not only in the original Biennale space but in the nearby Arsenale, a former shipbuilding yard. Today, both the Art and Architecture Biennale create beautiful activation city-wide.
We will explore the 20th International Architecture Exhibition. Beyond the Biennale we will explore history, art and crafts that are recognized world wide. Along with professor of modern and contemporary art, Jennie Hirsh, PhD, we will deliver a behind- the- scenes look at the artisan traditions that continue to attract worldwide attention and notoriety for their high level of craft.
Art, Architecture & Craft with Modern and Contemporary Art Expert, Jennie Hirsh, PhD.
October 8-14, 2027
$10,800 (cost based on 8 participants and is subject to change)
Proposed Highlights
The Biennale Giardini and select Biennale pavilions
Peggy Guggenheim Foundation
A Study of Carlo Scarpa
Synagogue Tour in the Jewish Ghetto
Blown Glass on Murano and High-end showrooms
San Giorgio island/focus on Andrea Palladio and the church
Cini Foundation
Dries Van Noten Foundation
Prada Foundation
Ancient Textile Houses
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*Please note, the final itinerary will be sent 60 days prior to our departure.
To fully enjoy our time together you should be in good physical condition and comfortable with the following:
* guests should be able to walk or stand for several hours every day. We take breaks and have lunch but my trips involve a lot of walking. You must feel sure footed on cobbled streets and uneven pavements. If taxis are required due to physical limitations please understand this is the financial responsibility of the client.
* guests will have porter help with your luggage at hotels upon arrival and departure but should be able to manage your luggage until porters arrive which sometimes can mean getting your luggage to a central area of pick up.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 nights in a Venetian palazzo turned boutique hotel
Carefully selected restaurants for opening and closing dinners
All guided touring, museum entries, and cultural experiences
Transportation as it pertains to the itinerary
Expert local guides and historians and the guidance of my programming partner, Jennie Hirsh
Select curated lunches
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International airfare to and from Italy, as well as any applicable visa fees, border charges, or local tourism taxes
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Premium beverages, such as cocktails, and additional wine
Optional excursions, personal purchases, and spa or wellness treatments
Gratuities for airport transfers, porters, and housekeeping staff
Required trip insurance
Expenses related to itinerary changes due to circumstances beyond our control, including flight delays, cancellations, or natural events
Meet The Art Expert
Jennie Hirsh (Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College) is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. With postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton and Columbia universities as well as support from the Fulbright Commission, the Mrs. Giles Whiting, and the Wolfsonian FIU, her research spans visual culture, critical theory, museum studies, and architectural history. For the past two decades, she has led bespoke tours featuring art, architecture, and design in Italy, France, and across the US, and delivers lectures and seminars on art, architecture, film, and design, offering sophisticated yet accessible insights into cultural history, curatorial practice, and place.
WHY TRAVEL TO VENICE WITH US?
Intimate Group Size – Limited to small groups for meaningful access and a relaxed, enriching pace
Beautifully Curated – Every stop, guide, and experience chosen for its authenticity and soul
Unmatched Access – Boutique style with insider perspective, far from the crowds
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