Street art in Venice (swear words in photo warning)
There are a lot of things that come to mind when one thinks of Venice, but street art isn't one of them.
Known as La Serenissima, 'very serene', for it's stable and successful government (for the curious, more here), and with it's beautiful historic buildings, not to be damaged, there's not a lot of opportunity to place the art - but there is a surprising amount of it if you look.
I got up early and went looking for the Banksy, unbeknownst to me it was hidden. They've removed it (I"ve no idea how) and are displaying it for the Biennale on a boat on the Grand Canal for the Biennale as it was getting damaged by the elements.
Alas this is what I saw:
However, it wasn't a waste. On my way there, I suddenly discovered a lot of little treats.
It reveals the modern city - today's issues and concerns in this fairytale landscape - Venice is not a historic theme park but a vibrant city!
There is no wasted time walking in Venice. It is pure delight, no matter what you are looking for, or where you look!
I missed the Banksy but I did see the very famous Invader.
Practicalities:
Just walk everywhere and look up, down and all around!
Been to Venice once, but do not recall seeing any street art. Must have been in the wrong part of Venice Thank you for sharing with us at SSPS 411. Feel free to share more. See you soon
There is no wasted time walking in Venice. It is pure delight, no matter what you are looking for, or where you look!
I missed the Banksy but I did see the very famous Invader.
You found quite a lot of murals in Venice. A city I have never visited...Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Lydia.
ReplyDeleteVenice definitely is an amazing place! Great photos.
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ReplyDeleteYou certainly saw some cool stuff! I wonder what Banksy would think of his piece being displayed in the Biennale.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post! Shows a whole new side to Venice. And thanks for that video about the Banksy mural. I didn't know about that!
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I would definitely not have thought of looking for street art in Venice but you really found a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeen to Venice once, but do not recall seeing any street art. Must have been in the wrong part of Venice
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at SSPS 411. Feel free to share more. See you soon