Will Venice Biennale Start Selling Art?

The Venice Biennale used to sell art but discontinued the practice in 1968 over concerns the Biennale was not “tainted with commerce”. But now the idea is raised again. “A new art fair, Cornice, which takes place in Venice from 7 to 10 June to coincide with the opening of the biennale will include 60 dealers–80% of them international names. It has raised the whole question of sales again.”