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September 2016 News & Events
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Save Venice Celebrates the Restoration of Paolo Veronese's Organ Loft in the Church of San Sebastiano
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Over a hundred guests attended the inauguration in the church of San Sebastiano
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Soprano Liesl Odenweller and organist Nicolo Sari perform during the inauguration
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Mrs. Beatrice Santo Domingo, Alejandro Santo Domingo and Charlotte Wellesley
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Lauren and Andrés Santo Domingo
All Photos by Matteo De Fina
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On
Tuesday, August 30, 2016,
Save Venice Inc. celebrated the completion of the restoration of Paolo Veronese's 16th-century organ loft in the church of San Sebastiano.
The celebration featured welcome remarks by Father Gianmatteo Caputo
, the director of the office of Fine Arts of the Archdiocese of Venice, and Emanuela Carpani, director of the Superintendency of Fine Arts and Monuments of Venice, and a presentation on the organ loft's restoration by Superintendency art historian Amalia Basso.
Save Venice Chairman Emeritus Randolph H. Guthrie gave remarks in tribute to Julio Mario Santo Domingo, a longtime supporter of Save Venice, and in gratitude to
Andrés Santo Domingo and the Santo Domingo family, who were in attendance. Mrs. Beatrice Santo Domingo, who served on the Save Venice Board for many years, joined her sons Andrés and Alejandro, and their wives, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Charlotte Wellesley, respectively. Lauren has been on the Save Venice Board since 2012.
Guests enjoyed a concert featuring the newly restored organ with a performance of works by Handel and Vivaldi by soprano Liesl Odenweller and organist Nicolo Sari.
The restoration of the organ loft marks a milestone in Save Venice's nine-year campaign to restore the church of San Sebastiano, which is almost entirely decorated by Veronese. Conservation of
the church's high altar and presbytery paintings is currently underway thanks to the generous support of Richard and Nancy Riess.
Later this fall, work will begin on the church's exterior with the restoration of the main and lateral facades, thanks to the continued generosity of Mrs. Beatrice Santo Domingo.
Other press from the event:
Artdaily
Artribune
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Sotoportego di Corte Nova Restoration Completed and Inauguration Held in Venice
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Sotoportego di Corte Nova,
Before Restoration
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Detail of Sotoportego di Corte Nova,
After Restoration
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Students from the Istituto Veneto per i Beni Culturali restoration school with Father Adriano Campesato of the parish of San Francesco della Vigna
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Inauguration at the Sotoportego di Corte Nova on Thursday, September 15, 2016
Photos by Matteo De Fina
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With the support of Save Venice, students and professors from the
Istituto Veneto per i Beni Culturali restoration school spent their summer term diligently working to restore the cherished Sotoportego di Corte Nova in the sestiere of Castello in Venice.
Although the ornately decorated underpass
had fallen into a
disheartening state of disrepair, the results of the students' efforts were immediate and the Sotoportego has been completely transformed.
Layers of dirt, grime, and unsightly overpainting were removed, revealing gilding, colorful marbles, jewel-toned painted trim work, and brilliant white istrian stone. The rotten wooden panneling on the walls of the underpass was replaced and finished with a natural wood stain. The lighting fixture of the Sotoportego was also repaired, guaranteeing that the underpass will be illuminated at night. Click here to read more about the history of the Sotoportego.
Removed in the 1990s due to their poor condition, the four votive paintings originally located in the Sotoportego were also restored by the students in 2015 with funding from Save Venice with generous support from Matteo and Monica Carlotti. These paintings are now permanently displayed in the nearby church of San Francesco della Vigna, and weather-proof photographic reproductions were installed in the Sotoportego.
On Thursday, September 15, 2016, a large enthusiastic crowd gathered to celebrate the restoration of this local landmark. On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Renzo Ravagnan and Laura Martini from the IVBC restoration school will feature this restoration at the Rosand Library & Study Center at Save Venice.
See more information below.
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Save Venice Inc. and Friends of Florence Collaborate to Restore Works in Venice and Florence:
Restoration of Maestà Completed in Venice
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Maestà, Palazzo Cini Gallery, After Restoration.
Photos by Matteo De Fina
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Detail from Maestà, Palazzo Cini Gallery,
After Restoration
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The restoration of
the Maestà by the Maestro di Badia a Isola (c.1290-1320) at the Palazzo Cini Gallery in Venice has been completed
and this extraordinary panel painting can once again be admired by visitors to the collection.
Once covered by thick overpainting from previous restorations, the vibrant blue hue of the Virgin's mantle and many intricate details have been recovered. The most crucial element of this conservation effort was the stabilization of areas of flaking paint that threatened to cause irreparable damage to the painting's delicate surface, which is now protected for many decades to come thanks to this successful restoration.
The Maestà will be featured at the Conversazioni d'Arte lecture series at Palazzo Cini on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6:00pm.
Restorer Claudia Vittori will also present this restoration at the Research and Restoration Roundtable at the Rosand Library & Study Center at Save Venice on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
As announced earlier this year, Save Venice and the Friends of Florence
Foundation are
collaborating in 2016 to
restore works of art in the respective cities of both organizations in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the two devastating floods that struck Florence and Venice in November 1966.
These restorations are generously sponsored by
Richard & Jill Almeida, with additional support provided by the Boston Chapter of Save Venice.
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Fall Events in the Rosand Library & Study Center
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Research and Restoration Roundtables
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Il Miracolo della Peste: Il Restauro Dona Nuova Vita al Sotoportego di Corte Nova
Renzo Ravagnan and Laura Martini,
Istituto Veneto per i Beni Culturali
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 5:30pm
Click here for more information about our upcoming roundtables.
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Incontri Belliniani Conference Series
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Upcoming Sessions
Scuola Grande di San Marco
September 29, 2016
October 6 and 20, 2016
Rosand Library & Study Center
October 13, 2016
All sessions are in Italian and run from 5:00-6:30pm.
Click here
to download the complete program.
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Gioielli dell'Oriente Ball
Saturday, October 1, 2016
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing with Silent auction to benefit Save Venice
The Algonquin Club
217 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
Attire: Masks, Black Tie and Jewel inspired ball gowns
Click here to purchase tickets or email boston@savevenice.org for more information
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With Whistler in Venice
Tue, November 1, 2016, 6:30pm
Dr. Heather R. Nolin, Assistant Director of Exhibitions, Programming, and Education, Yale University Art Gallery
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, NYU
24 West 12th Street, NYC
This lecture is free of charge.
Save Venice and Casa Italiana members receive priority seating.
RSVP online or by calling
212-737-3141.
Save Venice is proud to partner with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, NYU.
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SAVE THE DATES
June 25 -28, 2017
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A Venetian Affair
Celebrate Save Venice's extraordinary restorations by day and delight in the allure and mystery of Venice after dark.
Four days and nights of events will feature visits to Save Venice restorations, the 57th International Art Biennale, lectures by notable art historians and experts, al fresco luncheons, and musical performances in historic palazzi.
Early reservations: 212.737.3141 or
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Stay Connected with Save Venice:
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Save Venice Inc., based in New York with an office in Venice and chapters in Boston and California, has raised more than $25 million to restore the art and architecture of Venice, Italy. Every year, the Board of Save Venice, including a Projects Committee of renowned international experts in the fields of art, history, conservation, and preservation, selects restoration projects in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Culture based on artistic merit, historical importance, and urgency of need.
Save Venice has numerous restorations underway throughout the city, made possible with support from individuals, foundations, and corporations who believe in a universal responsibility to preserve the world's irreplaceable artistic and cultural treasures found in Venice.
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Save Venice Inc.
133 East 58th Street
Suite 501
New York, NY 10022
212.737.3141
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Venice Office
Palazzo Contarini Polignac
Dorsoduro 870
Venice, Italy 30123
+39 041 528 5247
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Copyright © 2016 Save Venice Inc.
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