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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Musei Civici
cASA DI cARLO GOLDONI
San Polo 2794 |
1-2 Actv San Tomà
MuSEO DI StORIA NAtuRALE
Santa Croce 1730 |
1 Actv, Riva di Biasio
Inserito negli spazi di uno dei più noti edifici civili della città,
noto come Fondaco dei Turchi, questo museo di recente riallestito
ospita molteplici collezioni naturalistiche ed etnografiche,
con importanti sezioni di paleontologia, esplorazione,
naturalistica.
This newly rearranged museum, located within the venues of one of
the most well-known civic buildings in the city, called the fondaco
dei Turchi, hosts several nature and ethnographic collections, with
important sections on palaeontology, exploring and wildlife.
041.270 03 03 www.msn.visitmuve.it 10,00 | 7,50
9.00 - 17.00 (chiusura biglietteria un'ora prima) Lunedì | Monday
10.00 - 18.00 (dal primo giugno) Lunedì | Monday
10.00 - 20.00 (19) tutti i venerdì e sabato, lunedì 14 e martedì 15 agosto
Casa natale del celebre commediografo veneziano del Settecento.
Oggi l’edificio ospita un piccolo museo goldoniano, una
Biblioteca, l’Istituto internazionale per la ricerca teatrale, oltre
al celebre teatrino di marionette proveniente da Ca’ Grimani
ai Servi.
The native home of this famous 18th century Venetian playwright.
The building now houses a small Goldonian museum, a Library and
the International Institute for Theatre Research, together with the
famous puppet theatre from Ca’ Grimani ai Servi.
041 275 93 25 www.carlogoldoni.visitmuve.it 5,00 | 3,50
10.00 - 17.00 Mercoldì | Wednesday
tORRE DELL’OROLOGIO
Piazza San Marco 1 |
1-2 Actv S. Marco / S. Zaccaria
Un suggestivo percorso all’interno dell’antica torre cinquecentesca
chiamata torre dei Mori permette di scoprire l’interessante
gioco di pulegge, pesi e contrappesi dell’antico
orologio oltre che, dalla terrazza, la straordinaria visione della
sottostante Piazza S. Marco.
A fascinating journey inside this ancient 16th century tower, called
the Moors Tower, allows a discovery of the mechanisms of pulleys,
weights and counterweights in the ancient clock, as well as an exceptional
view from the upper terrace, of St. Mark’s Square below it.
041 520 90 70 | www.torreorologio.visitmuve.it
Su prenotazione | only reservation 848082000 12,00 | 7,00