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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Mostre | Exhibitions
• 18. MOSTRA INTERNAzIONALE
DI ARCHITETTURA
Il laboratorio del futuro.
Una grande mostra a tema suddivisa in sei parti
con la partecipazione di 89 artisti di cui oltre
metà provenienti dall’Africa o dalla diaspora africana.
Si affiancano 69 Partecipazioni nazionali
suddivise tra i padiglioni ai Giardini, l’Arsenale e
il Centro storico; 9 Eventi Collaterali; un Progetto
speciale in collaborazione con il Victoria and
Albert Museum di Londra; un ciclo di incontri,
conferenze, tavole rotonde, film e performance
durante i sei mesi di Mostra; una sessione di
Biennale College dedicata a studenti, laureati,
accademici e professionisti emergenti provenienti
da tutto il mondo…
Questi i punti salienti della 18. edizione promossa
da La Biennale di Venezia e curata dall’architetto,
docente di architettura e scrittrice Lesley Lokko.
Giardini della Biennale, Arsenale e spazi in città:
fino al 26 novembre.
11.00 - 19.00; sede Arsenale venerdì e sabato,
fino al 3/9 apertura fino alle ore 20 Lunedì
. 25,50 | 16,50
• A SACRED LANDASCAPE
Sacro e natura in mostra alle Vatican Chapels.
Dieci grandi nomi internazionali della fotografia in
una mostra collettiva pensata per raccontare la
relazione tra la spiritualità e la natura, presentano
con le loro opere un viaggio introspettivo tra
le dieci cappelle permanenti all’interno del parco
della Fondazione Giorgio Cini, realizzate da altrettanti
architetti di fama mondiale in occasione
del primo Padiglione della Santa Sede, alla Mostra
Internazionale di Architettura del 2018.
A cura di Marco Delogu, il percorso sarà accessibile
fino al 26 novembre.
Percorso tramite prenotazione, tel. 366.420 21 81
• 18. inTeRnATiOnAL ARcHiTecTURe eXHiBi-
TiOn. The Laboratory of the Future.
A large themed exhibition divided into six parts
including 89 participants, more than half of them
from Africa or the African diaspora; 69 national
participations divided between the pavilions at
the giardini, the Arsenal and the historic Centre; 9
collateral events; a special Project in collaboration
with the Victoria and Albert Museum in london;
a cycle of meetings, conferences, round tables,
films and performances during the six months of
the exhibition; a Biennale College session dedicated
to students, graduates, academics and emerging
professionals from all over the world...
These are the highlights of the 18th edition promoted
by the Venice Biennale, under the curatorship
of architect, as well as architecture professor
and writer, Lesley Lokko.
Biennale Gardens, Arsenal and venues in town:
until 26 november.
10.00am - 7.00pm (only Arsenale friday and
Sat. until 8pm) Monday 25.50 /16.50
• SAcRed LAndAScAPe. The sacred and nature
on display at the Vatican chapels.
Taking part in a collective exhibition designed to
illustrate the relationship between spirituality
and nature, ten great international names in the
photography scenario present an introspective
journey with their works among the ten permanent
chapels within the Giorgio cini Foundation
park, by as many world-famous architects, for the
occasion of the first Holy See Pavilion at the 2018
International Architecture Exhibition.
By curator Marco Delogu, the circuit will be accessible
until 26 november.
Visit by booking, tel. 366.420 21 81
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