The Vendramin Fund: Heart of the Venetian Theatre Heritage

Fondo Vendramin Casa Goldoni

Did you know that there is a hidden treasure in Venice that tells centuries of theatrical history?
If you are passionate about art and culture, you cannot miss the opportunity to discover the Vendramin Fund on display at the Carlo Goldoni House.

In this post, I invite you to immerse yourself in a fascinating story of documents, theatre and tradition.

THE VENDRAMIN FUND, THE HEART OF VENETIAN THEATRE

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The Mosaics of Monreale Cathedral: a spectacle of Light and Art

Duomo di Monreale mosaici

Duomo di Monreale mosaici

Have you ever visited Monreale Cathedral and admired its extraordinary mosaics? If you haven’t, now is the perfect time to discover one of the world’s most precious artistic and cultural treasures.
Thanks to a new lighting system, the cathedral mosaics shine like never before, revealing every detail of their majesty.

THE MOSAICS OF THE CATHEDRAL OF MONREALE

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Restoration of the Former Church of San Barbaziano: history and rebirth of an architectural treasure

ex Chiesa di San Barbaziano

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the walls of an abandoned church, forgotten by time and then brought back to life? The former Church of San Barbaziano in Bologna has finally reopened its doors thanks to a major restoration project, transforming itself from an urban ruin into a space with strong cultural significance. This recovery, on the occasion of ART CITY Bologna 2025, is not only an architectural intervention, but a journey into the history and memories of a place destined to be reborn.

Let us discover together the main stages of this restoration and the project that gives back a voice to a building symbol of transformation and resilience.

RESTORATION OF THE FORMER CHURCH OF SAN BARBAZIANO

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The Gypsotheca in Possagno: where Canova’s art comes to life

Gypsotheca Possagno tre Grazie

A few years ago, while looking for an alternative to the classic ‘sofa and TV series’ weekend, I came across a place that promised wonders: the Antonio Canova Gypsotheca and Museum in Possagno.
I had never been there, I only had a vague idea of what to expect, but it left me speechless.

THE GYPSOTHECA IN POSSAGNO: A JOURNEY THROUGH PLASTERWORK, BEAUTY AND A TOUCH OF MAGIC

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The Sonnabend Collection in Mantua: the new Temple of Contemporary Art

Roy Lichtenstein Little Aloha

Roy Lichtenstein Little Aloha Sonnabend Collection

Have you ever wondered what happens when a city steeped in art decides to open its doors to contemporary art? This is exactly what happens in Mantua: an encounter between past and future that you absolutely cannot miss.
I am referring to the forthcoming opening of the museum dedicated to the Sonnabend Collection, a treasure trove of 20th century masterpieces that will find a home in the renovated Palazzo della Ragione in Mantua starting in the winter of 2025.

THE SONNABEND COLLECTION IN MANTUA

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