With the start of the summer season and the arrival of millions of visitors, there's growing confidence that increased security and law enforcement presence can help more effectively combat pickpocketing. A fundamental challenge for...
On the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to Giosetta Fioroni, ACP – Palazzo Franchetti hosts a meeting with Professor Elisa Attanasio dedicated to the relationship between Goffredo Parise and artists. A journey through literature, art, and perception to discover how…
A familiar environment, yet still little understood in its complexity. The exhibition "In and Out of the Water," inaugurated at the Giancarlo Ligabue Natural History Museum, is dedicated to the delicate tidal ecosystem of the Upper Adriatic and the Venice Lagoon.
During the Biennale, Venice is transformed into a large open-air artistic laboratory, where historic buildings, foundations, deconsecrated churches, industrial spaces and courtyards become places of experimentation and cultural exchange.
Featuring over thirty new paintings created within an immersive installation specifically designed for the museum, Hernan Bas (Miami, 1978) presents The Visitors at Ca' Pesaro, open until August 30, 2026 at the Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna, in the Sale Dom Pérignon,…
Among the cities that shaped European culture, Venice holds a unique place: a crossroads of art, thought, and humanism. Today, that tradition seems to be resurfacing in institutional decisions: the appointment of Marco Sgarbi as rector of Ca' Foscari University is a testament to this…
Wave motion, urban maintenance, management of tourist flows and repopulation of the city are the four issues on which the elections of May 24th and 25th will be played out, but above all the future of the pearl of the Venetian lagoon.
Unesco, Save Venice and the countless committees that sprung up like mushrooms, especially after the terrible flood of '66, have mobilised a huge amount of private funding.
The 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale prepares for the 2026 edition with the announcement of the International Jury, called to evaluate the National Participations and projects for the exhibition In Minor Keys. A selection of prominent curatorial and academic figures…
An unmissable opportunity for those who choose to spend the Easter break in Venice: a visit to the renovated cultural site of Torcello offers a fascinating journey to the origins of lagoon civilization.
In Venice, the exhibition “We Rise by Lifting Others” by Marinella Senatore, promoted by Generali with The Human Safety Net: participatory art, social inclusion and stories of families as protagonists
St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is preparing to receive a new organ, a project of great cultural and liturgical significance, announced on February 10, 2026, in the Auditorium of Sant'Apollonia. The initiative, promoted by the Procuratoria di San Marco, aims to celebrate…
The Arsenale returns to be a theatre of wonder with the Arsenale Water Show 2026, The Call of Olympia, a show that combines contemporary technology and centuries-old Venetian carnival tradition in a large visual and sound fresco on the water.
"Titian and the Landscape. From Cadore to the Lagoon: the Gozzi Altarpiece and the Submersion of the Pharaoh" is the title of the exhibition taking place in Pieve di Cadore (BL), at the Palazzo della Magnifica Comunità di Cadore, from January 23rd to…
The exhibition Karen LaMonte. Nocturnes is taking place in Venice at the Museo Correr, one of the city's main civic museums located in Piazza San Marco, and will be open until February 28, 2026. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm…
In the year of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Berggruen Arts & Culture presents the spectacular ice installation Eisfeld II by internationally renowned artist Olaf Nicolai in Venice. The installation will be on display at Palazzo Diedo from December 13, 2025, to…
The Napoleonic Barracks of Forte Marghera, on the outskirts of Venice, opens to the public: it becomes a new cultural hub for young artists and authors.
On the centenary of Gastone Novelli's birth, Ca' Pesaro is dedicating a major monographic exhibition to him, fully portraying one of the most decisive and erratic figures in post-war Italian art.
Rome, Venice, Florence, and other Italian art cities welcome millions of tourists during the holidays, but more attention will be needed to avoid petty theft. Some tips to avoid surprises.
Until January 6, 2026, Palazzo Ducale will host the exhibition Democracy Through Law. From the Most Serene Republic to the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, a journey that intertwines past and present to rediscover the legal roots of European democracy.
The investment, promoted by the Civic Museums Foundation in close collaboration with the municipal administration, will concern infrastructure, routes, installations, systems, lighting, restoration and reintegration of spaces, with the aim of creating a modern, inclusive museum experience accessible to all visitors.
This phenomenon, known as touristification, involves more than just the influx of tourists; it involves a series of social, economic, cultural, and environmental transformations that radically change urban life. In many cases, historic centers adapt to the needs of visitors...
The Save Group, a point of reference in the airport sector in Northern Italy, will support the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation by offering excellent solutions in airport services and mobility for the Games.
Beatrice Venezi: Reactions to the Maestro's appointment as Music Director of the Teatro La Fenice in Venice criticize the government's division of power. Loyal audience members are also convinced of this. This is why this is a misstep for the...
The famous Venetian Murrine that have their roots in the Roman era become with Giulia Pinel, daughter of art, a precious chocolate that offers inside the flavors of Zaeto, Bussolà, Tiramisu and even Spritz
Fashion weeks are no longer events limited to a few capital cities: they are springing up everywhere, from Milan to Venice, where the event recently concluded, to small provincial towns, transforming fashion into a constant flow of images, videos, and shared content.
The fourth edition of the Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum (VSFF), the international event promoted by Confindustria Moda, The European House Ambrosetti, and Confindustria Veneto Est, has opened on the Island of San Giorgio in Venice. The event aims to promote sustainability throughout the entire…
Through a journey that unites different eras, languages, and sensibilities, the exhibition presents Antonio Beato as a bridge between East and West, a pioneer of photography capable of combining documentation and poetry, scientific insight and wonder. From 15…
The Serenissima without the Treaty of Campo Formio: a hypothetical analysis of Venice's political, economic, and cultural survival in the face of French military pressure and European diplomatic balances, and of the possible institutional and social transformations that could have redefined the…
In recent months, the phenomenon of pickpocketing, or pickpocketing, has changed face and scope. While it once almost always occurred on the streets, in markets, or on public transportation, it has now also moved to places considered safe...
From November 5th to 9th, AMART returns, the antiques fair promoted by the Milanese Antique Dealers' Association, a key event for the Italian and international markets.
Yesterday, October 10, 2025, the new Galeries Bartoux Galeries opened in Venice. Housed in a former 16th-century theater, the gallery spans over 1.200 m² and offers an immersive experience that combines art, culture, and conviviality.
The Venice Hospitality Challenge is an exclusive regatta that combines the excellence of sailing with the luxury hospitality of Venice. This year, the twelfth edition will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the stunning setting of St. Mark's Basin.
The exhibition, open until November 2nd, reconstructs the character of Casanova through history, through the display of some of the documents from the Casanova scholar Aldo Ravà's collection, from the Correr Library
Known internationally as pickpocketing, this phenomenon mainly affects tourists in the most crowded places and risks damaging Italy's reputation as a safe and welcoming destination, highlighting the economic, social and image damage.
Despite the long standing ovation for “The Voice of Hind Rajab”, the jury of Venice 82 awarded only the Silver Lion to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, surprisingly preferring Jim Jarmusch with “Father, mother, sister, brother”
Until Sunday, September 7, 2025, you can admire the monumental participatory installation Dreams in Transit, inspired by the famous Inside Out project by artist JR, which comes to life on the façade of the Procuratie in Piazza San Marco, where La Casa is located…
Sanlorenzo, a symbol of culture and craftsmanship in the nautical world, through Sanlorenzo Arts, proudly presents Breathtaking as the inaugural exhibition of Casa Sanlorenzo, the brand's new cultural hub in Venice.
On the occasion of the Venice Film Festival, the "Cinema Galleggiante ~ Acque Sconosciute" event will be held until September 7, 2025. This cultural event takes place in the waters of the Venice lagoon, where a floating stage, visible…
As the 82nd Venice International Film Festival gets underway, with celebrities parading the red carpet and a lineup of films in competition, one can't help but notice…
A pivotal figure in the history of 26th-century art, a passionate collector, discoverer, and friend of artists, Marguerite Guggenheim, better known as Peggy, was born on August 1898, XNUMX in New York. She was a far-sighted patron and philanthropist who left an indelible mark…
The luxury personal goods sector is experiencing a significant slowdown, considered the sharpest in the last 15 years, due to geopolitical uncertainties, currency fluctuations, and trade tensions, especially between the United States and China. The future is everything...
Unicredit and the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation are launching a plan to train Veneto SMEs in the hydrogen supply chain, aiming to make the Veneto region a model of innovation and sustainability.
After six years of neglect that resulted in the deterioration of a portion equal to 30%, the work by the British artist—thanks to the intervention of Banca Ifis—is now safe and ready to continue spreading its message of…
Venice is preparing for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, from August 27th to September 6th: not a festival but a true "exhibition" of debuts, world stars like Julia Roberts, new Italian films and world premieres
The highly anticipated top lot of the evening was Canaletto’s masterpiece “Venice, The Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day”, previously in the collection of the first British Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole, which achieved €37.236.210, setting a new record…
New 155 million order from Enilive for the expansion of the Porto Marghera biorefinery. In Algeria, Feed contract from Sonatrach for the first national industrial hub dedicated to phosphates and fertilizers
The House of The Human Safety Net is participating for the fourth year in Art Night in Venice, the initiative conceived by Ca' Foscari University, in collaboration with the Municipality of Venice, now in its fourteenth edition.
Casa Sanlorenzo in Venice for a new vision of contemporary art, a place designed to combine entrepreneurship, creativity and research in a single space of connection and future growth
In June, free guided tours conducted by the directors and curators of the museums of the Dorsoduro Museum Mile will return, to accompany the public among the most evocative works with reduced-price access to the museums that make up the art mile
Siad chooses Porto Marghera for a new 50 million plant dedicated to the production of large Asu plants, strategic for decarbonization and the hydrogen economy. A boost to employment and international competitiveness thanks to the logistical position in the Venetian port
SMAC San Marco Art Centre and the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum (CCWM) present Migrating Modernism. The architecture of Harry Seidler. A comprehensive retrospective of the life and work of Austrian-born Australian architect Harry Seidler (Vienna 1923 – Sydney…
Juve suffers but wins in Venice and gains entry into the next Champions League. Roma defeats Toro but remains in fifth place and will go to the Europa League with Bologna. Fiorentina in Conference
Open until September 15, 2025, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice presents Maria Helena Vieira da Silva. Anatomy of a Space, a large solo exhibition dedicated to one of the most original voices in XNUMXth-century art, curated by Flavia Frigeri, historian…
Until November 23, 2025, at the Tese delle Vergini dell'Arsenale in Venice, architectural, scientific and cultural reflections on the sea will be the protagonists of Terrae Aquae. Italy and the Intelligence of the Sea. (Below all the information to access the event)
On the occasion of the Architecture Biennale, the Otb Group inaugurates the boutiques of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Marni in the Napoleonic wing of Piazza San Marco. Renzo Rosso: “Venice is my adoptive city”
From today, to enter the "Serenissima" without staying overnight, you will need a ticket. The goal: to combat overtourism, protect the city and generate new resources for the Municipality. All the details
The Palazzetto Bru Zane in Venice celebrates the 150th anniversary of the death of the composer George Bizet with events and concerts on French Romantic music
The 19th International Architecture Exhibition opens to the public from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 23 November 2025, at the Giardini, the Arsenale and Forte Marghera. The pre-opening will take place on 8 and 9 May, the awards ceremony and inauguration will take place on Saturday 10 May 2025
Venice is a fascinating city but in crisis, between problems of overpopulation, uncontrolled tourism and administrative difficulties. It is urgent to intervene to preserve its identity and sustainability even if the ruling class does not shine for foresight
The Rooms of Photography (San Giorgio Maggiore Island, Venice) announce the next major exhibition dedicated to an absolute protagonist, and still controversial in many ways, of international photography: Robert Mapplethorpe (New York, 1946 - Boston, 1989)
There are 11 Collateral Events of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition entitled Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., curated by Carlo Ratti and organized by the Venice Biennale
Paolo Baratta, architect of the relaunch of the Venice Biennale, recounts in his book his experience at Svimez and the crucial role in the development of the Mezzogiorno. A journey through culture, economics and politics
It is widely believed that Marco Polo, the 13th century Italian explorer, is credited with bringing Chinese gunpowder to Europe and hence the birth of the fireworks so well depicted in many paintings.
This is the first exhibition of the Chilean artist and is entitled "Roberto Matta 1911-2002" and will be held until March 23, 2025 in the beautiful Venetian venue of Ca' Pesaro.
The project, promoted and implemented by the Venice Gardens Foundation, founded and chaired by Adele Re Rebaudengo, is aimed at the restoration, conservation, management and opening to visitors of the Compendium of the extensive Garden with the Vegetable Garden, the Meditation Chapel, the Ancient Workshops and…
The two-day event entitled "Leading Re-Generation" will take place at the Cini Foundation in Venice, curated by Sistema Moda Italia, The European House - Ambrosetti and Confindustria Veneto Est - Metropolitan Area Venice Padua Rovigo Treviso
What is the future of museums? How have they evolved over time and what are they destined to become? As part of the Venice Design Week, on Wednesday 16 October at 18.30:XNUMX pm, La Casa di The Human Safety Net presents a…
The conference aims to explore the role of Italy in international Surrealism from the 1920s to the post-war period. Over the course of the two days, internationally renowned scholars will take turns on the stage of the Auditorium (PROGRAM)
The third edition of the Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum was presented at the headquarters of Sistema Moda Italia: the presentation of the Summit dedicated to the sustainable transition of the fashion supply chain, which will be held on 24 and 25 October at the Cini Foundation on the island…
The chef of the Local restaurant in Venice proposes an unusual and healthy combination of a Chinese black tea that dates back to 1600 and sea urchins in a spaghetti dish that will make you remember
The 81st Venice Film Festival sees Pedro Almodóvar win the Golden Lion for The Room Next Door, a touching film about the end of life. Maura Delpero also wins the Silver Lion for Vermiglio, and Nicole Kidman,…
Interview with Marco De Poli, the former director of the student newspaper "La zanzara" of the Parini high school in Milan who in the 60s led a courageous battle for the renewal of customs and who today manages the Resort La Francesca a few…
The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival goes to Australian director and screenwriter Peter Weir and American actress Sigourney Weaver
On the eve of the closing of the exhibition Jean Cocteau: The Juggler's Revenge and to conclude the program of collateral activities organized for the exhibition, on Sunday 15 September from 19.30:23 pm to XNUMX pm the Peggy Guggenheim Collection presents the second edition of…
The 2024 Venice Film Festival kicked off with the world premiere of Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which opened with a 3-minute standing ovation
Sveva Alviti will open on '81. Exhibition on the evening of Wednesday 28 August 2024, on the stage of the Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema al Lido) on the occasion of the inauguration ceremony and will lead the closing ceremony on Saturday 7 September
From 5 February 2025, European Sleeper will launch a night train connecting nine European cities. The service, which will operate twice a week, will be bookable starting from September 2024, XNUMX
Overtourism transforms tourist destinations into labyrinths of queues and chaos, with Amsterdam and Rome in the top places for crowding: it is bad for tourists and residents. Cities are trying to remedy this with creative solutions, such as the…
The General Council of the Giorgio Cini Foundation, chaired by Giovanni Bazoli, renewed the institutional roles following the decisions taken in April 2023, electing Gianfelice Rocca as the new President of the Foundation
Five Italian films in competition at the Venice Film Festival, edition number 81, which from 28 August on the Lido is preparing to celebrate a newfound relationship with the public. Films, directors and actors: here's what you need to know
From 28 June to 13 October Palazzo Cini hosts the exhibition dedicated to Eleonora Duse and her artistic career. A new stage in a long tribute involving the Institute for Theater and Melodrama of the Giorgio Foundation…
The '14 Pop Art Italia' exhibition is ongoing until 60 July at Palazzo Buontalenti, created by the Pistoia Musei Foundation and promoted by the Caript Foundation with the support of Intesa Sanpaolo
Global tourism rebounds after 2020 slump, with spending expected to reach $8,6 trillion by 2024. But overtourism remains a critical challenge: by 2030, Venice expects a 26% increase in tourist crowds , While…
This is “Involved! Gamification for Sustainable Changemakers”, the new proposal from the House of The Human Safety Net, which will take place on 23 May and 10 June from 17.00pm to 19.00pm at the Procuratie Vecchie in Piazza San Marco in Venice
Starting from April 25, 2024, those wishing to visit Venice for a day will be required to purchase an entrance ticket of 5 euros. Heavy fines for those who don't pay. Here's how it works
Fondazione Prada presents “Monte di Pietà”, a project conceived by the artist Christoph Büchel, at the Ca' Corner della Regina headquarters in Venice, from 20 April to 24 November 2024
The expression 'Foreigners Everywhere' - explained the curator Pedrosa - has various meanings. It means that wherever you go and wherever you are you will always encounter foreigners: they are/we are everywhere. Secondly, that regardless of your location,…
The installation by Snelling and the About Us project which leads the visitor through an imaginary city that transforms people's lives were presented yesterday at the Procuratie of Venice by Generali
The coolest event in Italy on champagne and bubbles returns from 23 to 24 March. A journey to the most interesting and important “terroirs” for sparkling wines, such as France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Austria to which…
All the initiatives of the Prada Foundation for 2024 for the three permanent headquarters in Milan and Venice and in the outdoor spaces of Shanghai and Tokyo
