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Ancient public clocks in Venice are present in different strategic places in Venice.  You will admire the prestigious “Torre dell’orologio”, clock tower, also known as the Tower of the Moors in [...]

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 [...]

Making sails in Venice is one of those activities which helps you discover an important Venetian history chapter, continuing still today. This is a story which brings you to the Arsenale, the [...]

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 [...]

Luciano Vistosi and his Murano glass art was and is indeed unconventional. Fifteen years after Vistosi passed away, a wonderful showroom in Murano dedicated to his art has finally opened. Over [...]

Gianmaria Potenza is a Venice-born and-based artist who sculptures the light and colors of Venice. In all his works, from the smallest to the largest sculptures covering a career of over 70 years [...]