Visits to museums, exhibitions, lectures, etc.
31 May 20216
The breath of the vine
St. Michael’s Vineyard
To Flavio Franceschet, a visionary dreamer
On Sunday 31 May, a sensory performance took place at the San Michele vineyard to capture what nature produces in silence: The Breath of the Vine, curated by Nicola Lucchese and Omero Vanin.
In the first part, participants were guided to listen to the sounds, breaths, movements and silences of the soundscape around them, to understand that every ecosystem has its own soundtrack.
In the second part, the vineyard’s biological processes were detected by acoustic sensors attached to the vine leaves; by detecting micro-variations in bioelectrical signals, these sensors made the plant’s physiological activity audible and translated it into sound in real time.
A wind harp reproduced the vibrations generated by the wind, bringing the unpredictable melody of the environment into the vineyard.
The result was a unique acoustic ecosystem in which nature itself took on the role of composer.
The experience was deeply meaningful and moving, and for the participants, their perception of nature will certainly never be the same again, because biodiversity is not just about images, but also about sounds.
The event concluded with a convivial gathering, with Laguna wines in hand.
>> Here is an audio example of interacting with plants: <<
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February 22, 2026
“Bella la vita a Venezia”
Fondazione Querini Stampalia
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, a guided tour was given to the exhibition “Bella la vita a Venezia” (Life is Beautiful in Venice), was held at the Querini Stampalia Foundation in Venice..
The visit was an opportunity to see the entire collection of paintings by Gabriel Bella, the artist who captured life in Venice in the 18th century. The sixty-nine canvases are displayed alongside engravings and volumes from the Library’s historical collection.
Gabriel Bella’s paintings depict life in Venice: religious and civil celebrations, political council meetings in the Doge’s Palace, receptions for distinguished guests, the daily life of wealthy citizens and the less affluent social classes, regattas, street games and sports.
Together, they give us a vivid picture of the city, which would soon be overwhelmed by the French Revolution and the end of the Republic.
At the conclusion of the museum tour, we were also able to see interesting footage from the Historical Archives of the Istituto Luce, shot in Venice between 1929 and 1956, which brings back the vision of the city in contemporary times.
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