Meanwhile in Alexandria, an old poet’s lair is opened to the public: https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/jul/07/constantine-cavafy-greek-poet-alexandrian-home?CMP=share_btn_url

Gay Native American artist in Venice?

Jeffrey Gibson in his studio in Hudson, N.Y., with a painting, at right, for his U.S. Pavilion exhibition at the Venice Biennale, opening April 20. The work, titled “Whereas It Is Essential to Just Government We Recognize the Equality of All People Before the Law,” cites the Civil Rights Act of 1875 in close, angular letters.

Will Venice ever be the same? Will Venice ever be different?