Luca De Michelis' Venice Favorites Beyond the Biennale
Luca De Michelis, director of Marsilio Arte, reveals his favorite places to explore in Venice beyond the Biennale. Palazzo Grimani stands out with its beautifully restored marble Tribuna. The Micheluzzi Glass, now operated by Massimo Micheluzzi’s daughters, is near the Gallerie dell'Accademia. Visitors can unwind at the revitalized Gardens of the Church of the Redeemer on Giudecca. For dining, Antiche Carampane at Rialto Bridge serves authentic lagoon dishes. The Dries Van Noten Foundation at Palazzo Pisani Moretta features the designer's creations. Additionally, the Homo Faber biennial at Cini Foundation on San Giorgio Maggiore and the upcoming 'Strange Rules' exhibition at Palazzo Diedo are must-see events.
Key facts
- Luca De Michelis is CEO of Marsilio Arte.
- Palazzo Grimani features a Tribuna with valuable marbles restored by Venetian Heritage.
- Micheluzzi Glass is near Gallerie dell'Accademia and run by Massimo Micheluzzi's daughters.
- Gardens of the Church of the Redeemer on Giudecca restored by Venice Gardens Foundation.
- Antiche Carampane is near Rialto Bridge for traditional Venetian cuisine.
- Dries Van Noten Foundation opened in 15th-century Palazzo Pisani Moretta.
- San Giorgio Maggiore island hosts Cini Foundation, Stanze del Vetro, Stanze della Fotografia, and Homo Faber.
- Codroma in Dorsoduro is recommended for spritz and cicchetti.
- Exhibition 'Strange Rules' at Palazzo Diedo's Berggruen Arts & Culture curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Micheluzzi
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Dries Van Noten
- Trevor Paglen
Institutions
- Marsilio Arte
- Venetian Heritage
- Micheluzzi Glass
- Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Venice Gardens Foundation
- Antiche Carampane
- Dries Van Noten Foundation
- Palazzo Pisani Moretta
- Cini Foundation
- Stanze del Vetro
- Stanze della Fotografia
- Michelangelo Foundation
- Homo Faber
- Codroma
- Berggruen Arts & Culture
- Palazzo Diedo
- Jessica Silverman Gallery
- Pace Gallery
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Palazzo Grimani
- Giudecca
- Rialto Bridge
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Dorsoduro