Archive for February, 2017

Visit to the exhibition “The World of Han Meilin in Venice”

Posted on: February 16th, 2017 by intern No Comments

Friday, February 24, 12pm

Meeting point: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, internal courtyard, Dorsoduro 324 – 12pm

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Visit to the exhibition “The World of Han Meilin in Venice”
Curated by VIU President Umberto Vattani and Prof. Zhao Li, 200 works on display by Han Meilin, UNESCO Artist for Peace 2015.

Han Meilin is inspired by the extraordinary, long history of Chinese civilization, which he revisits with a modern eye.
The exhibition is an exploration of the never-ending horizons of this multi-faceted artist and includes paintings, drawings,
sculptures, artefacts of design, fabrics, ceramics, engraved wood, tools and utensils.

Please confirm your attendance to intern@univiu.org before Feb. 22, 3pm
The entrance is free.

You may find informations about the exhibition in our dedicated article and on https://www.unive.it

 

 

Visit to Venice City Libraries

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Friday, February 24 morning

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Meeting point: 8.45am at San Zaccaria line 20 boat stop

Come and discover some of the historical and most famous city libraries in Venice, where you can access and study:

Marciana Library, the Sansoviniana library, is specialized on the history of Venice, classic philology and remarkable is the collection of ancient maps.
(for this visit seats are limited to 20. Firsts to register will receive a confirmation mail)

Querini Stampalia Library,  it is defined as the Civic Library of the historic centre thanks to the significant role it has for the city.

Giorgio Cini Foundation Library, the so-called “Manica Lunga”, in San Giorgio Maggiore Island.

Confirm your attendance to intern@univiu.org or stop by the VIU Front office before Feb. 22, 3 pm
Participation is free but places are limited.

For further information visit the web sites:

http://marciana.venezia.sbn.it/la-biblioteca
http://www.cini.it/biblioteche
http://www.querinistampalia.org/eng/library.php

 

 

 

Carnival of Venice 2017

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Wednesday, February 22 –  2.30 pm

Meeting point: San Zaccaria line 20 boat stop at 2.15 pm

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Maschere & fritoe in Piazza San Marco 

Don’t miss the opportunity to plunge into Venice Carnival and taste delicious Venetian sweets in St.Mark’s Square:
you will take part with your creativity, or just clap for the most amazing masks at the Best Masked Costume Contest!

Participation and parade are free and everybody is invited to join the tour – with or without a costume!

For further info write to intern@univiu.org or stop by the VIU Front office.

Discover the Carnival events program: http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/events-list/
You may download and fill in the Contest registration form here