Temporary short-term workers at the Venice Biennial complained about unfair work conditions and 2 weeks of unpaid training in front of the 'Fondazione Pinault'. Dressed in black they shouted 'We are not Art!' before speeding away in their boat.

Temporary short-term workers at the Venice Biennial complained about unfair work conditions and 2 weeks of unpaid training in front of the 'Fondazione Pinault'. Dressed in black they shouted 'We are not Art!' before speeding away in their boat.

Temporary short-term workers at the Venice Biennial complained about unfair work conditions and 2 weeks of unpaid training in front of the 'Fondazione Pinault'. Dressed in black they shouted 'We are not Art!' before speeding away in their boat.

Almost every day, several huge cruise ships are leaving Venice and bypass the famous Mediterranean old town. But scientists believe that the underwater foundations on which whole Venice is resting are being severely damaged by the ships' large wakes.

Almost every day, several huge cruise ships are leaving Venice and bypass the famous Mediterranean old town. But scientists believe that the underwater foundations on which whole Venice is resting are being severely damaged by the ships' large wakes.

Almost every day, several huge cruise ships are leaving Venice and bypass the famous Mediterranean old town. But scientists believe that the underwater foundations on which whole Venice is resting are being severely damaged by the ships' large wakes.

Protesters display pro Tibet banners from Saint Mark's Cathedral to mark the 24th anniversary of Martial Law imposed in Tibet.

Protesters display pro Tibet banners from Saint Mark's Cathedral to mark the 24th anniversary of Martial Law imposed in Tibet.

Protesters display pro Tibet banners from Saint Mark's Cathedral to mark the 24th anniversary of Martial Law imposed in Tibet.

Venice, a city in northeast Italy, is situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges and is renowned for the beauty of its setting, architecture and artwork.

Venice, a city in northeast Italy, is situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges and is renowned for the beauty of its setting, architecture and artwork.

Venice, a city in northeast Italy, is situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges and is renowned for the beauty of its setting, architecture and artwork.

The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy. The Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or Martedì Grasso), the day before Ash Wednesday.

The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy. The Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or Martedì Grasso), the day before Ash Wednesday.

The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy. The Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or Martedì Grasso), the day before Ash Wednesday.

A high tide almost one metre above the normal height caused the Grand Canal to overflow into the streets of Venice. Many shopkeepers, hotels and cafe owners were awake through the night as they tried to keep the water out and prevent flooding.

A high tide almost one metre above the normal height caused the Grand Canal to overflow into the streets of Venice. Many shopkeepers, hotels and cafe owners were awake through the night as they tried to keep the water out and prevent flooding.

A high tide almost one metre above the normal height caused the Grand Canal to overflow into the streets of Venice. Many shopkeepers, hotels and cafe owners were awake through the night as they tried to keep the water out and prevent flooding.

Beautiful weather and stunning costumes at the Venice Carnival 2013 drew massive crowds over the weekend causing massive congestion on the bridges over the canals.

Beautiful weather and stunning costumes at the Venice Carnival 2013 drew massive crowds over the weekend causing massive congestion on the bridges over the canals.

Beautiful weather and stunning costumes at the Venice Carnival 2013 drew massive crowds over the weekend causing massive congestion on the bridges over the canals.

Venice is under a heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions in the day before the end of Carnival. The high water is expected to reach 140cm above the sea leveL leaving more than 50 per cent of the city flooded.

Venice is under a heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions in the day before the end of Carnival. The high water is expected to reach 140cm above the sea leveL leaving more than 50 per cent of the city flooded.

Venice is under a heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions in the day before the end of Carnival. The high water is expected to reach 140cm above the sea leveL leaving more than 50 per cent of the city flooded.

Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter. Venetian masks can be made in leather, porcelain or with the original glass technique. The original masks were simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function.

Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter. Venetian masks can be made in leather, porcelain or with the original glass technique. The original masks were simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function.

Carnival ends with Lent, forty days before Easter. Venetian masks can be made in leather, porcelain or with the original glass technique. The original masks were simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function.

Beautiful people in their finest masks and costumes wander around St. Mark's Square in Venice as they wait for their spot in the costume contest.

Beautiful people in their finest masks and costumes wander around St. Mark's Square in Venice as they wait for their spot in the costume contest.

Beautiful people in their finest masks and costumes wander around St. Mark's Square in Venice as they wait for their spot in the costume contest.

Dressed in their most fabulous costumes and masks, people enjoy the evening in St. Mark's Square at the 2013 Venice Carnival.

Dressed in their most fabulous costumes and masks, people enjoy the evening in St. Mark's Square at the 2013 Venice Carnival.

Dressed in their most fabulous costumes and masks, people enjoy the evening in St. Mark's Square at the 2013 Venice Carnival.

The streets of Venice are teeming with colourful fancy-dressed people. The 2013 Carnival opened on January 26th and will finish on February 12th. The theme of this year's Carnival is "Live in colour.".

The streets of Venice are teeming with colourful fancy-dressed people. The 2013 Carnival opened on January 26th and will finish on February 12th. The theme of this year's Carnival is "Live in colour.".

The streets of Venice are teeming with colourful fancy-dressed people. The 2013 Carnival opened on January 26th and will finish on February 12th. The theme of this year's Carnival is "Live in colour.".

13th International Architecture Exhibition "Common Ground" in Venice. This year, the Biennale might reach the figure of 500.000 visitors. The Public Gardens, one of the two traditional Biennale venues, host the pavilions of more than 40 countries.

13th International Architecture Exhibition "Common Ground" in Venice. This year, the Biennale might reach the figure of 500.000 visitors. The Public Gardens, one of the two traditional Biennale venues, host the pavilions of more than 40 countries.

13th International Architecture Exhibition "Common Ground" in Venice. This year, the Biennale might reach the figure of 500.000 visitors. The Public Gardens, one of the two traditional Biennale venues, host the pavilions of more than 40 countries.

Titled 'Common Ground', the Architecture Biennale enters the last two weeks. The Arsenale area in Venice developed the subject of this years edition based on Architect David Chipperfield's art direction.

Titled 'Common Ground', the Architecture Biennale enters the last two weeks. The Arsenale area in Venice developed the subject of this years edition based on Architect David Chipperfield's art direction.

Titled 'Common Ground', the Architecture Biennale enters the last two weeks. The Arsenale area in Venice developed the subject of this years edition based on Architect David Chipperfield's art direction.

An exceptional Acqua Alta tide flooded parts of Venice as water reached a maximum of 1.40 metres above the lagoon's normal level. At noon the tide went down, leaving behind a residue of garbage on the city's pavements.

An exceptional Acqua Alta tide flooded parts of Venice as water reached a maximum of 1.40 metres above the lagoon's normal level. At noon the tide went down, leaving behind a residue of garbage on the city's pavements.

An exceptional Acqua Alta tide flooded parts of Venice as water reached a maximum of 1.40 metres above the lagoon's normal level. At noon the tide went down, leaving behind a residue of garbage on the city's pavements.