Mindful Hands: Masterpieces of Miniature at Fondazione Giorgio Cini
The exhibition 'Mindful Hands' at Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice showcases over 120 pages and illuminated initials from the 12th to 16th centuries, selected from 238 miniatures donated by Vittorio Cini in 1962. Curated by Federica Toniolo and Massimo Medica, the display features a dialogue between ancient and contemporary elements. Architect Michele De Lucchi designed the central hall with fabric niches inspired by church choirs and octagonal oak cabinets for conservation. Multimedia installations by Factum Arte include the video 'Cuttings' documenting parchment making, a 1:1 reproduction of the 'Offiziolo di Carlo VIII', and monumental enlargements of miniatures from the 'Martirologio della Confraternita dei Battuti Neri di Ferrara' with a sacred chant soundtrack. The exhibition runs until January 8, 2017.
Key facts
- Over 120 pages and illuminated initials from 12th-16th centuries are on display.
- The miniatures are selected from 238 pieces donated by Vittorio Cini in 1962.
- Curated by Federica Toniolo and Massimo Medica.
- Michele De Lucchi designed the central hall with fabric niches and oak cabinets.
- Factum Arte created multimedia installations including the video 'Cuttings'.
- A 1:1 reproduction of the 'Offiziolo di Carlo VIII' allows physical interaction.
- Monumental enlargements from the 'Martirologio della Confraternita dei Battuti Neri di Ferrara' are featured.
- The exhibition runs until January 8, 2017 at Fondazione Giorgio Cini.
- Factum Arte also collaborated on digitizing the photo library of the Istituto di Storia dell'Arte.
- The exhibition 'Aldo Manuzio. Il rinascimento di Venezia' at Gallerie dell'Accademia used graphic design by Studio Fludd.
Entities
Artists
- Federica Toniolo
- Massimo Medica
- Michele De Lucchi
- Adam Lowe
- Vittorio Cini
- Federico il Moro
- Carlo VIII
- Belbello da Pavia
Institutions
- Fondazione Giorgio Cini
- Factum Arte
- Istituto di Storia dell'Arte
- Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Studio Fludd
- Artribune
- Libreria Antiquaria Hoepli
- Studio Michele De Lucchi
- Biblioteca della basilica benedettina di San Giorgio Maggiore
- Musée Marmottan
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
- Ferrara
- France
- Island of San Giorgio Maggiore
- Milan
- Paris
- New York