inside the biennale: a VR series

What does it mean to participate in the world’s most influential art exhibition? For both artists and curators, it’s a chance to bring boundary-pushing work to the eyes of the international art world, and make history as part of a 122-year-old tradition. Insiders like Massimiliano Gioni, Carol Bove, and Erwin Wurm guide us toward Venice, shaping the story of the Biennale through intimate anecdotes, broader cultural insights, and first-hand impressions of the city—all in 360 degrees. Artsy takes you inside the 57th Venice Biennale. For the first time, experience the world’s most important art exhibition through a series of 360° films produced by Scenic in collaboration with UBS. Hear the story of the famed 122-year-old event from a global cohort of leading artists and curators, such as Massimiliano Gioni, Carol Bove, and Erwin Wurm. Then, follow their journeys to Venice—and immerse yourself in the most engaging artworks, performances, and conversations animating curator Christine Macel’s exhibition “Viva Arte Viva,” the surrounding national pavilions, and villas, boats, and streets across the city. Watch all nine episodes here: https://www.artsy.net/venice-biennale/toward-venice

VR documentary series - 2017 - 9 episodes

360 video - click and drag to move around!

What does it mean to participate in the world’s most influential art exhibition? For both artists and curators, it’s a chance to bring boundary-pushing work to the eyes of the international art world, and make history as part of a 122-year-old tradition. Scenic is collaborating with Artsy and UBS on the nine-part VR documentary series "Inside the Biennale", watchable now on Artsy's site. If you've got a Google Cardboard VR viewer or Daydream View headset, you can watch a more immersive stereoscopic 3D version in the YouTube VR app.

In Episode 1: Toward Venice (above) artists and curators Massimiliano Gioni, Christian Marclay, Carol Bove, Cecilia Alemani, Francis Upritchard, and Erwin Wurm guide us toward Venice, shaping the story of the Biennale through intimate anecdotes, broader cultural insights, and first-hand impressions of the city—all in 360 degrees.