Four ‘bozzetti’ or models by Antonio Canova including The Wrestlers, a Pieta, a figure of Apollo and a model for the tomb of Titian, underwent conservation in 2011.
Sculpture Models, Antonio Canova, Gallerie dell’Accademia Read More »
An introduction to the problems facing Venice, its islands and the lagoon.
Environmental research in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Read More »
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.
Stone relief of the Dead Christ with Angels, Church of the Gesuati Read More »
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.
Cappella Emiliani, Church of San Michele, Island of San Michele Read More »
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.
Graffiti from the 16th-17th century, Island of the Lazzaretto Nuovo Read More »
Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen from the collection of Prince Enrico Borbone in the Museo Orientale at Ca’ Pesaro
Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen, Museo d’Arte Orientale Read More »
Restoration and conservation of brickwork porch and Byzantine stonecarvings on the ‘Protiro’ of the Church of the Carmini.
Side doorway and stonecarvings, Church of the Carmini Read More »
After the 1996 fire the auditorium chandelier was reproduced to original designs, lunettes over the water-gate restored and orchestral instruments replaced.
Chandelier & frescoed lunettes, La Fenice Opera House Read More »
A late 17th century church with an aiseless nave, richly carved altars and a cycle of paintings showing the Miracles of St. Augustine
Altars and four wall-paintings, Church of the Eremite Read More »
