Putting on an event of this size is an expensive business—and increasingly it is dealers, collectors and foundations that are stumping up

Exhibition refers not only to the oppressive authorities of 1970s Argentina, but to torturers and their apologists around the world

Shows worth checking out beyond the Arsenale and Giardini<br>

Curator says the show is made in response to the “manifest impossibility of making art in the country”

The artist senses a pressing need to do something… but it's up to the audience to do it

Artist transforms the space into an opulent environment, with readings from Nova Scotian ghost stories

The historically-conflicting nations come together for the first time in this highly-anticipated exhibition

She talks to The Art Newspaper about the natural world, working with children, the relationship between cooking and art, and why standing for a nation is always problematic

A guide to some of the most interesting works on view in the exhibition

The Biennale director's critique of capitalism is elegant and sleek

The Art Newspaper team guide to some of the best things to see at this year's Venice Biennale

Custard and cream coloured sculptures retain some humour and bawdiness, but works by the former Young British Artist are more poignant than provocative

What you can do despite too many cruise ships, rising sea level and with no one in charge

The Italian food critic hails Venice’s culinary tradition and picks his favourites from the wealth of restaurants hidden throughout its sestieri

Think you know La Serenissima? These hidden gems will take you off the beaten path and away from the Biennale crowds

From 19th-century nationalist preoccupations to 21st-century outsiders, the Venice Biennale has always reflected the here and now—and this year is no exception

The YBA promises a bawdy mix of high and low culture, loo-paper meets bronze, in a show that is "classic Sarah Lucas" yet “very Casanova”

Political and cultural intrigue has flourished in the 120 years since the festival was founded

From transport to trainers, our practical tips will prove invaluable for first-time Venice visitors

The Nigerian curator's exhibtions in the Giardini and Arsenale promise to be the most topical Venice show of recent years