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A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE ► Brigitte Niedermair is a unique presence on the fashion photography scene. A photographer of women for over twenty years, she manages to combine the visual requirements of contemporary fashion with a language that is enhanced with references to the history of art. The exhibition at Palazzo Mocenigo showcases more than 30 images and still lifes dedicated to fashion; the result of more than twenty years of work in the field of photography.
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CONTEMPORARY GLASS ▲ Glasstress 2019, the world’s most important showcase of works created by contemporary artists and designers in collaboration with the master glass makers of Berengo Studio, invites leading contemporary artists, including Ai Weiwei, Tony Cragg and Xavier Veilhan, to exhibit their works in a former glass furnace on the island of Murano. In addition, the exhibition features several highlights from past years, plus a new special project by Robert Wilson. Visitors will also have a chance to watch glass masters at work in the adjacent Berengo Studio.
Brigitte Niedermair. Me and Fashion 1996-2018 Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo. Centro Studi di Storia del Tessuto, del Costume e del Profumo Santa Croce, 1992. www.mocenigo.visitmuve.it
Glasstress 2019 Fondazione Berengo Art Space. Campiello della Pescheria, Murano. www.glasstress.org
ANNUAL EVENTS IN VENICE JUNE Festa della Sensa or Ascension festivity (1-2 June) > A masked parade in St. Mark’s Square to celebrate the Serenissima and the ‘Sposalizio del Mare’ (Marriage of the Sea) ceremony
SEPTEMBER Regata Storica / Historic Regatta (1 September) > One of Venice’s foremost rowing competitions.
Vogalonga (9 June) > 45th edition of the 30 km rowing marathon from the Northern lagoon to the islands: a colourful event open to both professionals and amateurs.
The Venice Glass Week (7-15 September) An international festival dedicated to the art of glass-making, with a focus on creations made in Murano.
Feast of San Piero de Casteo (26-30 June)
OCTOBER Venice Fashion Week (17-26 October)
JULY Festa del Redentore / Feast of the Redeemer (20-21 July) > One of Venice’s best loved festivals, the event features a parade of boats in the Giudecca and fireworks. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Biennale Cinema 2019 International Film Festival (28 August-7 September) > 76th Venice Film Festival organized by La Biennale di Venezia. 8 W H E R E V E N I C E I J U N E 2019
Venice Marathon (27 October) NOVEMBER Teatro La Fenice Concert Season Opening (beginning of November) Opera and Ballet Season Opening (End of November) Festa della Salute (21 November) > A popular religious feast day with a temporary bridge crossing over the Grand Canal set up.
DECEMBER Christmas Concert at St. Mark’s basilica (16-17 December) > The event is organized by Teatro La Fenice with the Cappella Marciana Soloists. New Year’s Eve Concert (29, 30, 31 December and 1 January 2019) >17th edition of the traditional New Year’s Concert. JANUARY 2020 Regata delle Befane (6 January 2020) > A costumed race between members of the Bucintoro, the oldest rowing company in Venice. FEBRUARY 2020 Carnival of Venice (8-25 February-2020) > Shows, masked parades and music in ‘calli’, squares and palaces. More than two weeks of dozens of different locations.