Hundreds gathered last night for the official opening of the New Zealand exhibition. As Michael Parekowhai intended the exhibition came alive with the playing of the red piano, accompanied last night by opera singer Aviale Cole. It was a superb evening.
Yesterday many of us had a first look around at the Giardini and there have been lots of animated conversations among us here, sharing what we have seen, what you must see and what you have seen that you wished you hadn't. For those not so keen on the art, the people watching is pretty good too.
This morning we will visit the curated exhibition at the Arsenale, no doubt a trip that will inspire many more conversations.
Leigh Melville
