Have you ever heard of the Ammanian and Sant'Ariano islands in the Venetian lagoon? To be honest, I didn't either, but after reading Iris' post, I certainly feel like going there to watch the flamingos.

Christine Macel, the curator of the Art Biennale, pays a lot of attention to the experience of the visitors. In combination with her focus on the artists, she decided to organize the 'Tavola aperta' (Open table), where the visitors can talk with an artist at lunch.

This is only one example...

NEW: 9 insider tips to escape the crowds in Venice

Did you ever feel overwhelmed, or annoyed, by the crowds in the center of Venice? I know I have and I'm sure you recognize this feeling.

Contrary to what you might think, this does not prevent you from...

The Art Biennale has been open for a week now and the reviews of the first visitors are very positive. I will continue to publish previews of the pavilions in the weeks to come.

The latest one is 'Tomorrow is Another Day' at the pavilion of the United States from artist...

I'm very proud to tell you that my insider tips with some of Venice's hidden gems (such as Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia, Serra Dei Giardini, Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo, Scala Contarini del Bovolo) have been published on the website of De Morgen, one of Belgiums national newspapers.
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On Friday, the European Commission (Creative Europe) adopted the proposal to make 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage. The goal is to:
encourage people to explore Europe's rich and diverse cultural heritage,
celebrate, understand and protect its unique value,
reflect on the place that cultural heritage occupies in all our...