Art Night Venezia Returns for Tenth Edition on October 2, 2021
On October 2, 2021, Art Night Venezia will make its in-person return after a break in 2020 due to the pandemic, marking its tenth edition, organized by Comune di Venezia and Università Ca' Foscari. This event provides free access to various museums, galleries, and cultural venues, showcasing exhibitions, performances, and discussions. The previous year's edition was held online. This year's festivities align with Paris's Nuit Blanche, featuring a live connection before 'Al Sogno! Dante sogna/Sogna Dante' at Auditorium Santa Margherita. Celebrating Venice's 1,600th anniversary, Silvia Burini emphasizes its significance to the community. The program kicks off at 4:30 PM with 'Venezia 3021' and wraps up with 'Al Sogno!' at 8:30 PM.
Key facts
- Art Night Venezia returns in person on October 2, 2021, after a pandemic-induced hiatus in 2020.
- The event is organized by Università Ca' Foscari in collaboration with the Comune di Venezia.
- Museums, foundations, galleries, theaters, and cultural institutions open free to the public.
- The 2020 edition was replaced by digital initiatives, including a video celebrating the tenth anniversary.
- Art Night coincides with Nuit Blanche in Paris, with a live link-up before the performance at Auditorium Santa Margherita.
- The event is part of the official celebrations for Venice's 1,600th anniversary.
- Silvia Burini is the scientific director of Art Night Venezia.
- Past participating artists include Anita Sieff, Gianrico Carofiglio, Ottavia Piccolo, Masbedo, Marlene Kuntz, Nico Vascellari, Teresa Mannino, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, and Oliviero Toscani.
- The program includes the video installation 'Venezia 3021' by Vitruvio Virtual Reality at Ca' Foscari.
- The closing event is the theatrical performance 'Al Sogno! Dante sogna/Sogna Dante' marking 700 years since Dante's death.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Burini
- Anita Sieff
- Gianrico Carofiglio
- Ottavia Piccolo
- Masbedo
- Marlene Kuntz
- Nico Vascellari
- Teresa Mannino
- Massimiliano Finazzer Flory
- Oliviero Toscani
- Alberto Toso Fei
Institutions
- Università Ca' Foscari
- Comune di Venezia
- Auditorium Santa Margherita
- Vitruvio Virtual Reality
- Venice Imago Project
- Artribune
Locations
- Venezia
- Italy
- Parigi
- France
- Ca' Foscari
- Auditorium Santa Margherita