While the winter months may see avid skiers flock to the northern Italian town of Ortisei (Urtijëi in the Ladin language), every other summer the alpine village becomes a focus of the art world. Now welcoming its ninth edition, the Biennale Gherdëina has been bringing international contemporary art to the UNESCO-protected Dolomites since 2008. This year, more than 30 artists and collectives are taking part, bringing new commissions, existing artworks and performances into dialogue with the spectacular natural landscape – as well as a rich local folklore and culture. Curated by Italian historia…