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Visitors to Venice's Gallerie dell'Accademia can now watch conservators restore a massive 15th-century Giovanni Bellini altarpiece right before their eyes. The ambitious public restoration turns art preservation into an educational experience.
After seven decades of painting, Lebanese artist Nabil Nahas is representing his country at the 2026 Venice Contemporary Art Biennale with his latest monumental work. His art bridges ancient Lebanese civilizations with modern innovation while the Arab World Institute celebrates his homeland's cultural heritage.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
After being controversially dropped then reinstated as Australia's Venice Biennale representative, Khaled Sabsabi will make history by showing two installations at the prestigious art event. He's the first Australian artist to exhibit in both the main exhibition and the Australia Pavilion.
Scientists created building materials embedded with living bacteria that capture carbon from the air, repair themselves, and strengthen over time. A massive installation at the Venice Architecture Biennale is testing whether these living walls can survive for months.
Over 50 middle school volleyball players traded serves for circuit boards at a robotics competition that made STEM education feel like game night. The event combined sports and technology to spark career curiosity in young athletes.
Dozens of elaborately costumed rowers brought Venice's famous carnival to life with a spectacular boat parade through the city's historic waterways. This year's celebration connects centuries-old traditions to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening this week.
Venice has kicked off its famous annual Carnival, bringing 15 days of vibrant festivities to the historic Italian city. Thousands of visitors are flocking to the canals to celebrate, dance, and take home one of Venice's iconic handmade masks.
Hundreds gathered in Venice, Florida for the Hero Dash 5K, a community celebration that raised money to equip first responders with emergency disaster relief kits. The waterfront event combined fitness with fundraising to support those who serve on the front lines.
A film about humans connecting with plants just won six awards at Venice Film Festival. Director Ildikó Enyedi and star Tony Leung bring nature's wisdom to the big screen.