New Zealand artists Francis Upritchard (2nd L) and Judy Millar (2nd R) pose with members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009. The Biennale, one of the world's major art festivals traditionally held every two years dating back to 1895, is open to the public June 7 - November 22, 2009
Members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" perform in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009
Members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" perform in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009.
Members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" perform in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009. The Biennale, one of the world's major art festivals traditionally held every two years dating back to 1895, is open to the public June 7 - November 22, 2009.
New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard (C) poses with members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009. The Biennale, one of the world's major art festivals traditionally held every two years dating back to 1895, is open to the public June 7 - November 22, 2009
French billionaire Francois Pinault (C) gestures during a ceremony for the opening of the "Punta della Dogana art gallery" in Venice June 3, 2009. Venice's latest contemporary art gallery will open to the public on Saturday after nearly two years of building work and anticipation. The Punta della Dogana on the tip of Venice's Grand Canal will house major works from the vast catalogue of Francois Pinault, a French luxury goods billionaire who has one of the world's largest collections of contemporary art.
Members of traditional Maori group "Waka Huia" perform in San Marco square, as part of the opening of the New Zealand pavilion at the Venice Biennale June 3, 2009. The Biennale, one of the world's major art festivals traditionally held every two years dating back to 1895, is open to the public June 7 - November 22, 2009
