The article highlights collateral exhibitions at the 2024 Venice Biennale that take place beyond the main venues of the Giardini and Arsenale, offering visitors unexpected discoveries in historic Venetian palazzos and warehouses. Featured shows include Hernan Bas's 'The Visitors' at Ca' Pesaro, exploring tourism's contradictions; 'Turandot: To the Daughters of the East' at Palazzo Franchetti, a group exhibition of women artists from Central Asia; and Amoako Boafo's first solo show in Italy at Palazzo Grimani, presented by Gagosian.
These off-site presentations matter because they enrich the Biennale experience by juxtaposing contemporary art with Venice's architectural heritage, while also spotlighting emerging and international artists outside the main pavilion circuit. The article underscores how collateral events can offer deeper cultural commentary—such as Bas's critique of tourism or the Turandot show's reclamation of Persian identity—and provide a platform for galleries and foundations to engage with the Biennale's global audience in more intimate, historically resonant settings.