Every year more than 120 regattas are organized in the lagoon of Venice.
The most important is Historical Regatta, contested in the
characteristic style called voga alla veneta (Venetian-style rowing),
which takes place on the first Sunday in September and attracts many
spectators, both venetians and tourists.
With this exhibition Fondazione Emilio e Annabianca Vedova inaugurates a
new exhibition space, Emilio Vedova’s Studio, in Zattere. The ancient
artist former studio, restored under the supervision of Renzo Piano and
to a design by the Atelier Traldi, with the coordination and direction
of the engineer Maurizio Milan, will house form June 5th to September
19th works representing an unknown aspect of Vedova’s art: sculpture.
Fondazione Emilio e Annabianca Vedova presents from June 5th to
September 19th a surprising and original exhibition dedicated to the
unknown works of the sculptor of French origin, but of American
nationality, Louise Bourgeois.
The 7th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, Capturing
Emotions, will be held from 26 May to 12 June in Venice. The ingredients
of the festival are: 36 performances, 5 world premieres, 7 European and
8 Italian premieres, 20 choreographers, 16 companies, an “off”
section dedicated to innovative works, a choreography workshop
and meetings with protagonists of international dance.
Until July 25th you can admire one hundred years of Russian art, from the empire to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and to the new Federation. Russie tries to show, for the first time in Italy, the whole 20th century through the artists’ eyes, their works and a more general visual culture that has been an impressive propaganda tool.
More than one hundred and thirty works (oils, temperas, drawings in
pencil, sketches and preparatory studies, large canvases and small
paintings) of the Bosnian artist Safet Zec will be displayed at Correr
Museum until July 18th. Some of the works presented have never been on
public display before.
Special Offers!
Dinner with view in a very exclusive location? Yes you can! Venice is not famous only for its history, culture and gondolas.
