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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]