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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• REGATA STORICA
Canal Grande, domenica 3 settembre, dalle ore 16.
La più spettacolare manifestazione acquea veneziana
conosciuta universalmente per il corteo
storico e le accese competizioni remiere lungo
l'antica via d'acqua della città: il Canal Grande.
Il corteo storico rievoca l’accoglienza riservata nel
1489 a Caterina Cornaro, sposa del Re di Cipro,
che ha rinunciato al trono a favore di Venezia.
www.veneziaunica.it
• THE VENICE GLASS WEEK.
Città e isola di Murano, 9-17 settembre.
Settima edizione dell’appuntamento internazionale
dedicato all’arte vetraria con particolare attenzione
a quella di Murano.
Il festival coinvolgerà molte delle principali istituzioni
della città, con l’obiettivo di rivitalizzare e sostenere
una delle più importanti attività artistiche
e creative della città. In programma esposizioni,
visite guidate, dimostrazioni.
www.theveniceglassweek.com
• 61. PREMIO CAMPIELLO LETTERATURA
Confindustria Veneto
Teatro La Fenice, sabato 16 settembre.
Cerimonia di consegna e galà di presentazione
del prestigioso riconoscimento letterario promosso
da Confindustria Veneto. Il premio dedicato
alla narrativa contemporanea viene, come da tradizione,
assegnato al romanzo selezionato dalla
giuria popolare dei “Trecento lettori”.
La serata verrà anticipata da un incontro aperto al
pubblico dove verranno presentati gli autori finalisti
e proclamato il vincitore del Concorso Campiello
Giovani.
La manifestazione è esclusivamente per invito.
www.premiocampiello.org
• HiSTORic ReGATTA
Grand Canal, 3 September.
The most spectacular Venetian water event, universally
known for its historical pageant and passionate
rowing competitions.
As usual, the event backdrop will be the Grand Canal,
the most ancient and famous waterway in town.
www.veneziaunica.it
• THe Venice GLASS WeeK.
Venice, 9 - 17 September.
Seventh edition for this international rendez-vous
dedicated to glass art with particular
attention to that in Murano.
The festival will involve the main institutions in
Venice, with the aim of revitalising and supporting
one of the most important artistic and creative
activities in town.
www.theveniceglassweek.com
• 61TH cAmPieLLO LiTeRATURe PRiZe
confindustria Veneto.
La fenice Theatre, 16 September.
Gala evening and awards ceremony for the coveted
literary prize dedicated to contemporary
narrative. The event will also see the deliveries
of the Opera prima and Campiello youth prizes.
Admission by invitation only
www.premiocampiello.org
• AnTiQUeS STReeT-mARKeT
Campo San Maurizio, 15, 16, 17 September.
Traditional September rendez-vous by the Venice
Exhibitors Association of Campo San Maurizio.
Over fifty antiquarians from various Italian
regions display objects in various styles (from
18th century to Déco) as well as collections of
coins, stamps, vintage prints and curios in the
atmosphere of this elegant Venetian square.
9am - 7pm free
www.mercatinocamposanmaurizio.it
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