Environmental research in collaboration with the University of Cambridge
An introduction to the problems facing Venice, its islands and the lagoon.
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Stone relief of the Dead Christ with Angels, Church of the Gesuati
In memory of Carla Thorneycroft DBE, 1914-2007, a Venetian by birth who played a key role in the early years of Venice in Peril Fund.
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Cappella Emiliani, Church of San Michele, Island of San Michele
Spectacularly sited but vulnerable 16th-century chapel on the cemetery island of San Michele involved the overhaul of 19th-century restorations and was a long and difficult project which took place between 2001-06.
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Graffiti from the 16th-17th century, Island of the Lazzaretto Nuovo
Grafitti drawn by quarantined crews and merchants in the Tezon Grande, the great warehouse, on the island of the Lazzaretto Nuovo in the northern lagoon.
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Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen, Museo d’Arte Orientale
Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen from the collection of Prince Enrico Borbone in the Museo Orientale at Ca’ Pesaro
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Side doorway and stonecarvings, Church of the Carmini
Restoration and conservation of brickwork porch and Byzantine stonecarvings on the ‘Protiro’ of the Church of the Carmini.
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Chandelier & frescoed lunettes, La Fenice Opera House
After the 1996 fire the auditorium chandelier was reproduced to original designs, lunettes over the water-gate restored and orchestral instruments replaced.
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Altars and four wall-paintings, Church of the Eremite
A late 17th century church with an aiseless nave, richly carved altars and a cycle of paintings showing the Miracles of St. Augustine
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Altar of the Scuola dei Carmini, Church of the Carmini
Two 17th century statues flanking the altar of the Scuola dei Carmini were conserved in 1998, whilst the confraternity itself restored the altar. In 2001 Venice in Peril joined with the Italian government to fund the restoration of the altar’s ceiling fresco by Sebastiano Ricci.
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