(c) Robin Rhode

The Venice Art Biennale is the oldest of its kind, dating back to 1895.  Although the highlight of the contemporary art programming closed last November, not to return until 2007, throughout the year Venice hosts major festivals in cinema, music, dance, theater, architecture, among others. 

Below are the highlights for the remainder of the year:

Cinema
63rd Venice International Film Festival
Director: Marco Müller
August 30 - September 9, 2006

Music
50th International Festival of Contemporary Music
Director: Giorgio Battistelli
September 29 - October 7, 2006

Dance
4th International Festival of Contemporary Dance
Director: Ismael Ivo
June 8-25, 2006

Theatre
The Dragon and the Lion (Theatre Carnival)
February 23-28, 2006
38th International Theatre Festival
July 21-30, 2006
Director: Maurizio Scaparro

Architecture
10th International Architecture Exhibition
Director: Richard Burdett
September 10 - November 19, 2006

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