Art Galleries in Venice
Venice has for long been acclaimed as one of the greatest centres of art and culture in Italy. There seem to be an art gallery around every corner, although the highest concentration of exhibition venues is to be found in the Accademia (Dorsoduro) area and near St Mark’s Square. In Venice, one can admire artwork by both old masters and current day artists, whether established or emerging. While the best advice may be to follow your own taste and preferences, no tourist should leave the city without seeing the treasures housed in Venice’s two most prominent art galleries, The Galleria dell'Academia and The Peggy Guggenheim Gallery.
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Carlo Moretti
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Address: Fondamenta Manin 3, Murano
Phone: +39 041736588
e-mail: info@carlomoretti.com
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Website: http://www.carlomoretti.com
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Moretti's glass factory was founded in 1958, when Carlo Moretti was only 24 years old. The enterprise was launched jointly with his brother. The glass factory quickly became one of the most significant not only in the area, but also abroad. It revived the old Venetian tradition and glass-making art skills of Murano masters. Carlo Moretti, who first graduated in law, found his real vocation in glass art. He's the one responsible for the artistic design of the products. Carlo Moretti's factory also features a gallery exhibiting some of the best art objects and products of the firm. One can also find marvellous glass objects in the Moretti shops.
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Galleria Franchetti – Ca' d'Oro
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Address: Ramo Del Cà d’Oro, Cannaregio
Phone: +39 0415238790
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Website: http://www.cadoro.org
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Galeria Franchetti is hosted in the Ca' D'Oro in Venice – a former Gothic palace of still-enchanting beauty. The building was raised in the 15th Century, and became subject to many restoration works – the last one was finished in 1980. The gallery was named after its founder, Franchetti, and features his entire collection of art objects. The Franchetti collection has been constantly enriched, and now contains a myriad of remarkable works, including Titian's 'Venus', 'The Annunciation' by Carpaccio, paintings by Mantegna, Anton van Dyck, etc.
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Address: Campo della Carit, Dorsoduro 1050
Phone: +39 0415222247
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Website: http://www.gallerieaccademia.org
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No matter if galleries aren't your cup of tea, this one is a must. The Galleria dell'Academia is located on the big curve of the Canale Grande, thus representing an authentic image of Venetian style. The collection of the Academia presents Venice from the last five centuries in colors and shapes. All of the greatest masters of Venice, Italy and most European painters are exhibited in the 24 rooms of the gallery. It's one of the most remarkable museums, not only in Italy but also one of the most impressive collections of Venetian and European art worldwide.
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Art Gallery Bugno
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Address: Campo San Fantin
Phone: +39 0415231305
e-mail: info@bugnoartgallery.it
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Website: http://www.bugnoartgallery.it
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The Bugno Gallery is set on Campo Fantini and can be easily reached. You'll find impressive collections of Modern art, mainly by Italian artists. Among the most famous names of exhibiting artists are Demarchi, Sandro Dia, Arman, Bertoldi and Guidi. Visitors will love the variety of marvellous works, and those willing to buy will have to accept the prices, which are relatively high.
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Arte Daniele Lucchetta
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Address: Campo S. M. del Giglio, St Marco 2513/a, Campiello della Feltrina
Phone: +39 0415285092
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Arte Danielle Luchetta is a small art gallery where mainly Modern art is exhibited. The gallery is located near La Fenice. Works by interesting artists are presented, among them Bruno Pedrosa, Zimermann, Elvira Bach and others. The area around the gallery offers some nice, small cafes and lovely historical buildings, so you can combine a visit to the gallery with a tour of this part of Venice.
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Arte Moderna Contini
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Address: Calle dello Spezier 2765
Phone: +39 0415204942
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Website: http://www.continiarte.com
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This gallery was founded by Stefano Contini and called after his name. Contini studied engineering before revealing his real vocation, which is art. He established the Contini Gallery as an exhibiting area for modern artists. The gallery presents permanent and temporary expositions. Contini is also a place where many artistic forums are organised. Gatherings, discussions, expositions and more – the founder Contitni tries to explore all ways of contribution to the further flourishing of art in Venice and Italy.
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Arte Moderna Ravagnan
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Address: Piazza San Marco
Phone: +39 0415203021
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The Ravagnan Gallery is one of those fascinating art places boasting an excellent location in the heart of Venice. It's set right on St. Marco Square, just a few steps from most of the marvellous historical sites of the romantic City on the Water. Contemporary paintings of mainly resident artists are exhibited here. Some of the names include Mosna, Formenti, Giuliani, Vizzini and De Luigi. Luciano Ravagnan founded his gallery in 1967, and over the years he managed to make one of the most prestigious art venues in town, as well as being among the oldest. The gallery is managed by Luciano jointly with his daughter and son. They aim to ensure a performance space for young and talented artists, with a constant trend to always present the most up-to-date currents in Modern art.
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Barovier
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Address: San Marco 3216, Salizada S. Samuele
Phone: +39 0415226102
e-mail: info@barovier.it
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Website: http://www.barovier.it
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The Barovier Gallery is a fairy-tale of glass and colour, a dream that a girl from Genoa managed to make come true. The owner, Marina Barovier, founded her first gallery in 1980, and later moved it to a bigger place – its present location. Her collection of glass is one of the most impressive in the region, as she aims at presenting the best of Venetian glass art. But her most important merit is the love she has dedicated to reviving the traditions of Venetian glass-making. You'll see works by Vittoria Zecchin, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Ercole Barovier and others.
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