Un Ospite di Venezia - Settembre 2023
Julio Larraz: The Allegory of Dream Painting Dreams: Julio Larraz and the Art of Imagination Introduction Julio Larraz, the renowned Cuban artist, approaches art as a journey into the realm of dreams and visions. His work is not merely material; it's an anticipation of what could be. This striking perspective is reflected in "Summer Ice," a piece that captures imagination and opens the doors to a dreamlike universe. In this issue, we will delve into his world through the canvases exhibited in the "The Allegory of Dream" showcase in Venice, and through the discerning eyes of Contini Arte gallery. A Temple of Contemporary Art Contini Arte is far more than a simple art gallery. Founded and directed by Stefano Contini, this institution stands as a beacon in the realm of contemporary art. With its main location on Calle Larga XXII Marzo, the gallery showcases a modernist building that stands among international icons. Beyond this, Contini Arte boasts four additional venues, including an exhibition space in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Stefano Contini's passion and decades-long experience have transformed him into a modern "art merchant," curating works by masters like Fernando Botero, Pablo Atchugarry, Julio Larraz, and many others. Julio Larraz: The Allegory of Dream Taking the spotlight is the captivating retrospective dedicated to Julio Larraz, an artist whose realistic and refined brushwork has defined Caribbean art. Larraz captures imagination through canvases that oscillate between allegory and dream. "The Allegory of Dream" showcases artworks that evoke fantastical worlds and dreamlike visions. Larraz paints the future before it even materializes in the present, and this exhibition invites the audience to wander through his enchanting creations. Conclusions Julio Larraz continues to mesmerize the art world with his unique perspective. "The Allegory of Dream" exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in his vision and get lost in the intersection between reality and imagination. Thanks to Contini Arte, this journey into contemporary art is made possible, and the legacy of Venice's "art merchants" lives on through Stefano Contini's passion.
Julio Larraz: The Allegory of Dream
Painting Dreams: Julio Larraz and the Art of Imagination
Introduction
Julio Larraz, the renowned Cuban artist, approaches art as a journey into the realm of dreams and visions. His work is not merely material; it's an anticipation of what could be. This striking perspective is reflected in "Summer Ice," a piece that captures imagination and opens the doors to a dreamlike universe. In this issue, we will delve into his world through the canvases exhibited in the "The Allegory of Dream" showcase in Venice, and through the discerning eyes of Contini Arte gallery.
A Temple of Contemporary Art
Contini Arte is far more than a simple art gallery. Founded and directed by Stefano Contini, this institution stands as a beacon in the realm of contemporary art. With its main location on Calle Larga XXII Marzo, the gallery showcases a modernist building that stands among international icons. Beyond this, Contini Arte boasts four additional venues, including an exhibition space in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Stefano Contini's passion and decades-long experience have transformed him into a modern "art merchant," curating works by masters like Fernando Botero, Pablo Atchugarry, Julio Larraz, and many others.
Julio Larraz: The Allegory of Dream
Taking the spotlight is the captivating retrospective dedicated to Julio Larraz, an artist whose realistic and refined brushwork has defined Caribbean art. Larraz captures imagination through canvases that oscillate between allegory and dream. "The Allegory of Dream" showcases artworks that evoke fantastical worlds and dreamlike visions. Larraz paints the future before it even materializes in the present, and this exhibition invites the audience to wander through his enchanting creations.
Conclusions
Julio Larraz continues to mesmerize the art world with his unique perspective. "The Allegory of Dream" exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in his vision and get lost in the intersection between reality and imagination. Thanks to Contini Arte, this journey into contemporary art is made possible, and the legacy of Venice's "art merchants" lives on through Stefano Contini's passion.
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Visite guidate | Guided Tours
COLLEZIONE PEGGY GUGGENHEIM
Tutti i giorni, tranne il martedì
Every day (not Tuesday)
Info: 041-2405440/419
La Collezione propone
percorsi guidati
per conoscere
le opere della collezione
permanente,
della Collezione Hannelore B. e
Rudolph B. Schulhof e del Giardino
delle sculture Nasher.
Le visite guidate si possono
prenotare tutti i giorni della settimana
dalle 10 alle 16.30, tranne
il martedì (giorno di chiusura).
Il costo della visita va aggiunto al
prezzo del biglietto di ingresso
al museo.
Su richiesta possono essere
concordati percorsi su misura
in base a esigenze specifiche o
visite private fuori dai consueti
orari di apertura.
The Collection offers guided tours
to discover the works from the permanent
collection, as well as the
Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof
Collections and also from the
Nasher Sculpture Garden.
Guided tours can be booked every day
of the week from 10am to 4.30pm,
except Tuesday (closure day).
The cost of the visit must be added
to the price of the entrance ticket to
the museum.
On request, personalised tours or
private visits outside the usual opening
hours can be arranged according
to specific needs.
VITA DA DOGE
tutti i giorni dalle 9.00
every day from 9.am
Info tel. 041 2715911
Dopo l’intervento di valorizzazione
l’Appartamento del Doge
torna a far parte del percorso
espositivo di Palazzo Ducale.
L’allestimento racconta la storia
dei 120 Dogi che hanno governato
la città con dipinti, sculture
e documenti che illustrano la
figura del Doge e la sua importanza
nella Repubblica di Venezia.
Il percorso si conclude con
l’abdicazione dell’ultimo Doge,
Ludovico Manin nel 1797, che
segnò la fine della Repubblica.
Per tutta l’estate Palazzo Ducale
sarà aperto fino alle 23.00
(ultimo ingresso ore 22.00) ogni
venerdì e sabato e lunedì 14 e
martedì 15 agosto.
Ingresso a pagamento.
following enhancement work, the
Doge’s Apartment is returning as a
part of the Ducal Palace exhibition circuit.
The showcase recounts the history
of the 120 Doges who ruled the
city, with paintings, sculptures and
documents illustrating the Doge’s
figure and his importance within
the Republic of Venice. The itinerary
ends with the abdication of the last
Doge, Ludovico Manin in 1797, which
marked the end of the Republic.
Throughout the summer, the Ducal
Palace will be open until 11pm (last
admissions at 10pm) every friday
and Saturday, and on Monday 14 and
Tuesday 15 August.
Admission ticket.
Visite guidate | Guided Tours
ITINERARI SEGRETI DI
PALAZZO DUCALE
Tutti i giorni dalle 9 alle 13
Every day from 9am to 1pm
Info: 84.808.2000
Il percorso si snoda lungo alcune
delle stanze in cui, nei secoli
della Serenissima, si svolgevano
attività delicate e importanti legate
all’amministrazione dello
Stato e all’esercizio del potere e
della giustizia offrendo un suggestivo
e interessante spunto di
riflessione e conoscenza sulla
storia civile e politica della Repubblica
di Venezia.
L’itinerario viene proposto tutti
i giorni, ad orari fissi, in italiano,
inglese e francese.
Secret Itineraries at the Ducal Palace
The circuit winds through certain
rooms where delicate and important
activities linked to State administration
and the wielding of power and
justice used to take place during the
Serene Republic era, offering a suggestive
and interesting hint for reflection
and learning regarding the
civil and political history of the Venice
Republic. The itinerary is offered
every day at fixed hours, in Italian,
English and french.
ITINERARI SEGRETI
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