Venice Biennale defined by union of art and commerce – and the rise of private sales
The bi-annual cultural exhibition has traditionally played down commercial interests, but they’re more obvious this year, if you know where to look
May 11, 2026
George Nelson
George Nelson writes about art and the art market. His work has appeared in the Art Newspaper and ARTnews.
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