Summer of (Art) Love

Here's a report from our special correspondent Gary Pini...

Art freaks from around the world will be heading to Europe this summer to celebrate the rare confluence of four major events: the Venice Biennale, documenta 12, Art Basel 38 and skulptur projekte munster 07. The 52nd edition of the Biennale has the theme "Think with the Senses - Feel with the Mind. Art in the Present Tense" and was curated by Robert Storr -- the first time by an American. Storr was formerly in the department of painting and sculpture at MoMA. Seventy-seven countries will participate and it will feature a show dedicated to African contemporary art. Documenta, which is only held every five years, takes place in Kassel, Germany. This year's version is under the artistic direction of Rodger M. Buergel and is curated by Ruth Noack. You can find more info about all four shows including dates, hours and prices at their jointly sponsored website www.grandtour2007.com.