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The world's best art vacations


The Venice Biennale Art Basel Switzerland Art Basel Miami Beach Armory Week and Frieze New York


Tips for visiting the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024


Venice, Italy

Get a head start on planning your trip to the 60th Venice Biennale. Check out our report on what to expect in 2024 as well as highlights from prior years. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the Biennale is a great reason to visit.


Tips for visiting Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week Dec 5 - 10, 2023


Miami Beach, Florida

If you like modern and contemporary art, don't miss Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach. This has been the biggest collection of contemporary art anywhere in the world, currated by hundreds of art galleries.

In the past, more than fifteen art fairs and many museums showcased art over the same weekend. Add to that the local galleries and private collections that are open, and you've got more great art than you can see even if you walk fast and stay out late. Ideally you'll schedule at least four days for this amazing event.

Your trip will be much more fun if you check out our tips for visiting Miami Art Week


Tips for visiting Frieze NY, Armory Week, and New York Art Galleries


Reconstruction, New York, copyright Mark Dahle 2011.

If you're going to Manhattan to look at art, you'll find helpful tips on our page about New York Art Galleries, Armory Week, and Frieze NY.


Tips for visiting
Art Basel in Switzerland


Basel, Switzerland

Art Basel in Switzerland is an immense art fair that features prominent galleries from around the world and almost all the top modern and contemporary artists.

Check out our article on Art Basel Switzerland to help plan your trip.


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