If you have an interest in contemporary art, now is the time to visit Venice

Every two years, the art world descends on Venice in a flurry of who’s who, cocktail parties, and great outfits, says Michelle Darmody.

It is an intriguing time to visit if you have an interest in contemporary art.

To attempt to explain the Venice Biennale in simple terms is no easy feat. It consists of three sections. Firstly, a large curated show which takes place in massive marine warehouses called the Arsenale.