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Tag Archives: Venice
Look for the Book Label
Over the many years that I have been collecting and selling antiquarian and secondhand books, I have been intrigued by the small booksellers’ labels that were once a fixture in the book trade. These are typically diminutive, usually small rectangles … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe
Tagged book labels, booksellers, London, Paris, Venice
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Misteriosi d’Italia
I recently stumbled upon a marvelous new book of stories and illustrations exploring magical places, spooky folklore, mysterious legends, and unexplained phenomena in Italy. The Atlas of Mysterious Places of Italy was a joint project of illustrator Francesco Bongiorni and writer Massimo … Continue reading
Support Venice
Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn has created an enormous pair of hands emerging from the Grand Canal in Venice. The surreal installation, titled “Support”, was built to raise awareness about climate change and rising waters that threat Venice and cities worldwide. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe
Tagged Climate Change, global warming, Italy, Venice, Venice Biennale
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See Venice And Die (or take a number)
I feel very lucky to have visited Venice before the advent of cruise ships and budget airlines. During my earliest trips to La Serenissima, it was possible to enjoy the city without hoards of cruise ship passengers and daytrippers. In … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Maps, Public Transport, Restaurants, Tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged Italy, Travel, Venice
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Venice: Mind Where You Step
Back in early October, I posted a story about German freelance photographer Sebastian Erras’ project Parisian Floors which documented his peregrinations around the French capital. Now he’s at it again, but in Venice. Based on these beautiful images, it appears … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Museums, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Italy, Piazza San Marco, Venice
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Whimsical Landscapes
Even in this golden age of digital travel photography, I still love old fashioned travel postcards. I’m not embarrassed in the least to admit that I still return home from most trips with a stack of kitschy cards. The very … Continue reading
A map is a territory…
As part of an exhibition called Contemporary Venice, Geneva-based artist/illustrator Istvan created a stunning series of city maps that blend uncannily with their environments . Printed on large panes of acrylic, the maps represent the indelible connection between urban areas and … Continue reading
Don’t Make This Mistake in Venice
The city council in Venice, Italy has introduced a law that can result in fines of €100 to €500 for dragging wheeled luggage or baggage across the city’s cobblestone streets or walkways. The law was enacted to address two issues: … Continue reading