Until 21th, February 2012

The 2012 Venice Carnival was inaugurated by the opening in Saint Mark’s Square of the “Wine Fountain” stage machinery designed by the chief designer of La Scala of Milan, Angelo Lodi. The fountain, which will remain open until February 21, 2012, was created in honour of an old custom: taverners used to sell their products in Saint Mark’s Square right in the shadow of the Bell Tower of Saint Mark to keep the valuable wine cool, which is the origin of the Venetian expression “ombra de vin” to indicate the (continua…)

From August 29 to November 25, 2012
Giardini and Arsenale

Several days ago, during a meeting with representatives of the 41 countries participating in the 13th edition of the International Architecture Exhibition, David Chipperfield, the new Director of the Architecture Section of the Venice Biennale, personally announced the theme for this year’s Biennale, which runs from August 29 to November 25, 2012 at the Giardini and the Arsenale (opening (continua…)

Until 21th, February 2012

Since February 4th, a massive 9-meter-high wooden has been positioned on a floating barge in Venice for Carnival 2012. This new symbol of the carnival festival, a spectacular giant machine designed by renowned artist, sculptor and Venetian mask maker Guerrino Lovato, is intended to resurrect one of the oldest Venetian traditions related to the history of the city and Carnival.

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From February 4th to 21st 2012

THE GRAN THEATRE IN ST. MARK’S SQUARE
From 11 to 21 February 2012 

This year too, on the occasion of Carnival 2012, a big Stage will be set up in St. Mark’s Square. The “Grand Theatre” will be the heart of one of the most famous events in the world. Besides the traditional shows, such as the “Angel Flight”, the “Festa delle Marie” (or “Feast of Marie”) and the “More Beautiful Mask”, it will also host performances of the most innovative companies, including (continua…)