According to local newspapers, it may be the biggest crowded event in history ever to watch a yacht race basked in the sunshine of the Venice waters. The America`s Cup World Series fleet raced on the Grand Canal. Some of the best sailors in the world were racing last Saturday on what is usually one … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Canals
Paolo Ventura- Venice Cold and Silent
Paolo Ventura was Born in Milan in 1968. He grew up into the fashion world, and today is in the limelight on the contemporary art scene. He exhibited his photos into the overcrowded Italian Pavillon at the Venice Biennale 2011. Through his gorgeous shots , in the midway between a Friedrich’s foggy painting and a … Continue reading »
If Thomas Mann Was Still Alive
Maybe, in my life, I traveled a little bit, and I saw some dj playing in different cities and in several locations; but nothing compares to Venice. Yes, because when the future meets the past, the result is the present. Venice is not just a tour on a “gondola” or afternoons spent visiting magnetic museums, but also sound, live music, … Continue reading »
When the Water Grows
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COLLAPSE CELEBRATION
Last Wednesday April 25th in Venice has been time to celebrate not only the Patron of the City – St. Mark- but also the Italian Independence Day (Liberazione after the 2nd World War). It was the Centenary of the St- Mark’s Bell Tower reconstruction, here known as “the Master of the house” (paron de caxa … Continue reading »
Street Art in Venice
Everyday, when I walk to school, I cross a bridge near Fontego dei Tedeschi, where there is a wonderful example of street art. This form of contemporary art is particularly suggestive in Venice- considering the contrast between old palaces and new styles. So I became more interested in this and I searched more examples around the city. … Continue reading »
True Colors
Actually, I wanted to talk about some club in Venice and its nightlife, but maybe next time. Today I would like to show you this photo, which I took yesterday while I was crossing “ il Ponte dell’ Accademia”. It was 8 o’clock in the evening, I stopped myself on the top of the bridge, I looked around me … Continue reading »
Sketching Venice
Venice is a very inspiring city and if you are a creative and artistic person it is the best. This week I made a sort of “curatorial” work, gathering some great urban sketches I found on the web: very different in style, colours, and emotions that represent just some ways to see this wonderful city… by Laura Casarsa Continue reading »
The Other Venice
If you really have romance and rock-and-roll in your heart, you will love Serenissima for ever! Timeless and magical, creative and baroque, the city refuses to rest on its past glory. Space is simply duplicated and arranged in mirrored reflections, like a chessboard- the canals, piles, small streets, quays, boats, squares, bridges, wells, and even … Continue reading »
10 Things You’ll Learn in Venice
Ten easy to follow tips to visit Venice! An ironic brief guide that introduces you to the everyday life of this beautiful and unique city… by Laura Casarsa Continue reading »