Venice Agendas has been reporting on and creating events at the Venice Biennale since 1999. This is our 25th Anniversary. We have instigated discussions, performances and have commissioned over 400 writers, artists and creatives to engage in topics and discussions that are relevant not only to the art world but to world in general.
In 2025 we will be launching a new project Dialogues that will expand our interest beyond Venice and to examine the other arms of the art world.
Since 2003 Frieze has become an essential part of the art world calendar , it muscled in on the few conventional art fairs like ART Basel which has been operating since the 1970’s.
But what is interesting is the the ‘circus’ of the art fairs have become the staple for the art world to rehearse, test the water, create discussion, but of course its main purpose is to be a platform for commercial galleries to make money.
Its important to understand the difference from art fairs, and Biennials. A bienalle was invented to embellish a city of country the origin in the big national exhibitions of trade that were a feature of the 19th Century when the imperialist states needed or wanted to show off the accomplishment of colonialism.
The Art Fairs origin probably comes from the carnivals that spread across Europe but are a feature of most comunities world wide. But also from the idea of festivals which are usually invented by enthusiasts who are invloved in the activity as either players or promoters. In fact Art Basel began by three Basel Gallerists in 1970.
In 2024 we incorporate Frieze and other art fairs and biennials to give an analyisis not only of the purpose of the art fair/ biennial history, but also reviews and viewpoints of the art as well.
