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Tiepolo Passi Villa is open every Sunday morning: it's situated in the province of Treviso, in the village of Carbonera. It's one of the many precious venetian villas filling Treviso landscape and belonging to the socalled Civiltà di Villa (Villa Culture) started by the Serenissima, the Venice Republic, while it was turning from a mere sea power into a mainland power.
The building dates back to the early XVIth century, just in the brightest period of ...
Carnival is one of the most overwhelming venetian appointments that gives a colourful and joyful atmosphere to the city.
It allows to live again an ancient popular event.
When Vitale Falier was doge, in 1094, we have the first written proof referring to some public entertainments which have been made official in 1296. By the way only in the XVIII century this event became renowned all over the world.
People were waiting for Carnival all the year long ...
The other Venice organized, for the Carnival 2013, a treasure hunt in Venice.
Discover in the middle of the Carnival noise Venice’s unknown sites and have a special fun: a serene treasure hunt through ancient streets and hidden places, in search of riddles and secrets that want to be unveiled.
We welcome all ages, also costumes and masks. Participation in groups, couples or individuals.
Introduction and explanation will be held in English, German, French and Italian. The treasure hunt takes about ...
Nuovo Spazio Gallery, Venice-Mestre, via Piraghetto 41: December 8th at 6p.m. opening of the personal exhibition of Elisa Bortolussi, until December 21st.
"Thea Kuta" has originated from the need to experience yarn as an alternative tool for painting. A catalogue will be published by Nuovospazio Edizioni: Thea Kuta. Elisa Bortolussi
The choice of drawing geometric subjects relies on the power of geometry to create an optical illusion giving the spectator an active role in the picture.
The threads annd ...
Arte Laguna Prize widens the opportunities for artists and launches 2 new art residencies, one in China and one dedicated to marble!
Therefore the deadline is postponed to November 27th by mail and to December 5th directly on-line on the website www.artelagunaprize.com
2 NEW ART RESIDENCIES by submitting two artworks in the same section
NEW – “Loft Miramarmi”: Art residency in Vicenza, in the marble district for 1 month for 2 artists + realization of a project ...
A video shot in Venice during the recent flooding, shows the stupid performance of a group of tourists, who first enjoy swimming in Piazza San Marco, then they rest from their efforts, sitting on an outdoor bar.
Now, it is not the fault of these men if Venice was struck, once again, by the drama of high water, but here they are really exaggerating! The Venetians, or who lives it every day and loves the city, ...
The scientific "theory of chaos" has in itself something poetic and above all extremely human. These two features, the poetry and humanity have been transformed into art by the Venetian Fernando Garbellotto coming back, after the Biennale of 2011, at the Galleria Ikona in Venice.
The Ikona Gallery presents the exhibition entitled Fnt-Who? where we can see, until November 25, six of the famous fractal networks Series Double Fractal Net, a symbol of the human lives ...
The Sustainable Design from Finland exhibition is part of the event Alla Luce del Nord ("In the Light of the North"), which provides a new kind of open arena for exchange of ideas between designers and artists Helsinki and Venice, and in a larger scale, between Finland and Italy.
Good design is both functional and pleasing to the eye and touch. Good design is also sustainable in the sense that it stands the test of time and use. Sustainable design is good for ...
The Other Venice is pleased to announce the addition of a new thematic tour: Photographic Tour in Venice.
This tour consists of a 4-hour leisurely walk incorporating a photographic workshop with photographer Marco Secchi, well known for his editorial and commercial work and represented by the most important international agencies.
During the tour under Marco's supervision you'll be able to acquire ...
Experience the excitement of a boat tour along the Venice lagoon, it is a special experience, but do so on a totally silent boat, is something unique.
This is only possible thanks to a boat powered by an electric motor.
The batteries are charged from regular electrical outlets during the night, but during the day it can also store energy from solar panels on the roof of the boat itself, thus making it not only silent ...
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In the late 1920s, three progressive and influential patrons of the arts, Miss Lillie P. Bliss, Mrs. Cornelius J. Sullivan, and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., perceived a need to challenge the ...
1 January, 2013 at 8:22 pm | on Museums
Built in a historic area near temple of Gawdawpalin, on the banks of Ayeyarwaddy, a few steps away from Old Bagan Archaeological Museum.
The architect has combined influences that reflect the ancient and ...
Bottega Artigianale Lavacca is an artisanal workshop where love for wood, culture and respect for the traditions of master artisan Mario and his son Libero manifests in creations designed and made entirely ...
An extraordinary historical collection of exceptional interest, telling the technical evolution of the Fire Brigade National Corps.
The first and only Fire Brigade Historical Museum opened to the public and housed in a ...
21 March, 2012 at 2:26 pm | on Museums
The navigation lock of Governolo brings us back to the period of Attila king of the Huns.
According to the tradition, this is the place where, in 452, the historic encounter took place ...
