The second day of the Venice Biennale preview opened today to what felt like double the headcount. Here’s a brief look around the Giardini and the surrounding areas on the second day of the Biennale including National Pavilion openings, performance art and more from the beautiful city that houses the sprawling event.
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The path leading up to the Central Pavilion before the crowds arrived.
Camille Norment at the Nordic Pavilion.
There's art on every corner in Venice.
The audience is captivated by Hito Steyerl's video 'Factory in the Sun' in the German pavilion.
Venice Biennale style.
Herman De Vries reading one of his poems before the official opening of the Dutch pavilion.
Herman De Vries at the Dutch Pavilion.
Venice Biennale style.
The work of Elisabetta Benasi recited by a performer in the Belgian pavilion.
Sarah Lucas in front of the British pavilion
Venice Biennale style.
Performance art outside of the Giardini.
Crowds swarm around the Russian pavilion prior to the opening.
Installation view of 'Sean Scully: Land Sea' at Palazzo Falier.
Installation view of 'Sean Scully: Land Sea' at Palazzo Falier.
Venice Biennale style.
A pathway between the Giardini and Arsenale.
Venice Biennale style.
Spectators for the opening of the Belgian pavilion.
The path leading up to the Central Pavilion in the afternoon.
ALL PHOTOS: KATHERINE MCMAHON/ARTNEWS