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The history of porcelain in Venice started early, very early. This is the story of the first adventure, which ended, I am afraid, untimely. But still worth telling, as it is an inspiring story of [...]

Arts and crafts in Venice draw an increasing attention. Curious visitors will find opportunities to see some excellent, if not unique creations when exploring Venice. The very interesting part of [...]

Flags as a prize for a rowing champion, Maria Boscola There is a painting in the Correr Museum which will attract your attention. It portrays a woman, proud of holding some colorful flags in her [...]

Lace tradition in Venice: a Venetian invention of the 15th century Lace tradition was invented in Venice. By “lace”, I am not referring to embroidery, but that kind of art in which [...]

Opera theaters owe a lot to Venice as apparently it was in 1637 in a Venetian theater where, in exchange for a ticket, you could attend the first public representation of an opera.  Let’s see [...]

Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo acquired Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei starting by the end of the 19th century. In a few years the whole gothic building would become his property. In the rooms on the [...]

The baptistery in St Mark’s Basilica in Venice is a true art jewel which will finally reopen its doors to visitors after a six-year long restoration campaign. Damages to the marble slabs caused [...]

Luana Segato, better known as Luse, opened her Venice atelier in 2013 in Dorsoduro, along the Calle lunga San Barnaba. This little place is inundated with light with its windows and glass door. I [...]

Modern Bodies is the title of the exhibition arranged at the Accademia Galleries in Venice which you should not miss. Until July 27th, 2025 you will have the opportunity to view wonderful art [...]

In the year 1800 the Conclave to elect the new Pope was held in Venice, on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. It was the last time a Conclave did not take place in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. [...]