Recapping the grand tour

Several people have asked me where we are going on this grand tour. While the original concept of the grand tour was for wealthy, educated young men from England to tour the continent before they settled down to do whatever it is that they do, our grand tour is primarily about art. And in particular the 4 art events that occur this summer in Europe. It is an unusual occurrence for all 4 events to happen at the same time--once every 10 years. I know. The Basel Art Fair is an annual event and the Venice is alternate years. But add to that the documenta (every 5 years) and Munster skulptur (every 10 years) and that is why you have this happening.



The order of of visiting is somewhat up to the visitor, except that Basel is only between June 13 through June 17. So we are starting there. We arrive in Zurich on June 11 early in the morning. Yes, we are staying in Zurich. That is because Basel hotels were sold out--even back in January. And I think Zurich will be jumping as well.