This year I'm planning to take in the Biennale Friday, Sept. 4. What advice do you have for best way to tackle this massive show? If you have been there during an art show year, how did you balance seeing exhibits inside the show and those in other venues around Venice? Is there a program book of any type to give you an overview before you start walking? I assume that it would be best to start at the Arsenale venue, rather than Giardini, especially this year. What did you do about eating? Can you bring in your own not-messy breakfast or snack, as you would at an outdoor art show if you wanted? (This question shows I'm unclear about how much of the exhibition is outdoors as compared to indoors.) Will I regret setting aside only one day to do this?
If you have attended during the art year, I would truly value your experience.