72 hours at the venice art biennale 2011 by christoph niemann

’72 hours in venice’ by christoph niemann for the new york times
images courtesy of the new york times

illustrator and new york times blogger, christoph niemann has documented 72 hours at the venice art biennale
in a satirical-style sketchbook. chronicling the art, chaos and atmosphere of the city at its busiest,
the drawings represent the day-to-day adventures and opinions of an american in venice.
remarking on the long line ups, famous faces, and realities of both the food and the culture, the simple pencil
sketches capture a sense of pure humor and honest cynicism in what is said to be one of the world’s most romantic places. 

‘big bambu’ by mike and doug starn

be sure to check out designboom’s articles on ‘big bambú‘, the american pavilion and the british pavilion
– as illustrated by niemaan – and stay tuned for our daily updates on the venice art biennale 2011.

(from top to bottom) the american pavilion, the austrian pavilion, the british pavilion