The Biennale is coming to a close this week, and with it, my internship. Having been involved in some way since November, it feels like a long relationship! But I've had a great time, had some awesome experiences, and met some great people. As a way of ending my Masters degree, this has felt like the perfect wrap up - using many of the skills acquired during the degree, gaining some industry experience, and probably the best thing about the degree.
What began as fortnightly seminars about the theme of the Biennale and the artists, including some research of my own, turned into helping out however I could in the office, writing education material, a crazy opening week, then weekly tours on the island. In terms of variety, I couldn't ask for more.
The tours have definitely been one of the highlights. I discovered a passion for talking about works I loved, introducing people to new concepts, watching their engagement with works, and interacting with people interested in similar things as me. And I suppose I can forgive those people who drove me nuts - all part of the package!
The opportunity to interact with artists and industry professionals was amazing. I learnt so much just being in the same room as some of the curators and critics, while airport pickups and drinks with artists was certainly an experience I won't soon forget!
I would like to thank Nisa and Dougal for their support during the Biennale, and their guidance through the ups and downs, and letting us interns get in on the action. Thank you to my fellow interns, and the other tour guides, for making this internship worthwhile and so much fun. I shall miss the Biennale, but am looking forward to what comes next!
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