"La Venezia" that you do not expect

Upon entering Punta della Dogana, one is greeted by a disquieting presence: Mann im Wind I (2018), a patinated bronze figure with youthful features, pushed by an invisible wind yet hopelessly stuck. Its feet are trapped in the pedestal, evoking the futile effort of movement — the tension between desire and impossibility. A monumental antihero, ironic and fragile. This is the welcome offered by Thomas Schütte, a German artist born in 1954, whose first major exhibition in Italy is now on view at this symbolic venue of contemporary art in Venice until 23 November 2025. The exhibition Genealogies, curated by Camille Morineau and Jean-Marie Gallais, is a non-linear journey through Schütte’s multifaceted oeuvre. Since the late 1970s, he has constructed a world of fragmented figures, visionary architectures, and faces that seem to question time itself. Over fifty sculptures from the Pinault Collection intertwine with a selection of watercolours, drawings, and models — some never shown before. There’s no chronological order: just the freedom to witness how motifs echo, mutate, and return, like an organic and unpredictable genealogy.

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In the art exhibition at Palazzo Ruzzini, titled Six in Venice, from April 18 to Nov. 24, 2024, the artist: NICOLA DIPINTO Born in 1992 and raised in Cerignola, Nicola Dipinto graduated in Laboratory Techniques and in 2018 moved to Milan, where he began working. His passion for art, particularly portraiture, manifested itself from an early age, but it was only when he moved to the Lombard metropolis that he decided to devote time and energy to cultivating it. As a self-taught artist, he embarked on a creative path that started with digital processing on a photographic basis and gradually evolved towards the creation of figures, in which manual skills became the central element of his works. The transition from digital to painting on canvas, with the use of brushes and acrylics, marks a change in his artistic practice. His focus is on the expression of the feelings conveyed by the subjects represented, leaving room for free interpretation as the leitmotif of his creations. The narration of emotions, through the different nuances of colours and techniques, allows Dipinto to reach an artistic maturity that also leads him to experiment with oil on canvas. This technique, which is more flexible and permissive than acrylic, allows him to further explore the interplay of tones and to liberate the feelings of his subjects with greater intensity.Among the works on display, Bubble scream forcefully addresses the theme of violated childhood and the consequences of conflicts on the most vulnerable. The teddy bear, depicted as a universal symbol of lost innocence and interrupted lives, recalls the trauma and loneliness of so many children forced to live in contexts of violence and war. Next to the bear, a human figure forcefully blows into a balloon, an emblematic gesture of the silent attempt to release accumulated pain, representing the unheard cries that risk exploding without ever finding a voice. Completing the composition, a half-destroyed pillar, a mute symbol of suffering, evokes the physical and emotional rubble left behind by conflict. Dipinto's visual language, rich in symbolism and sensitivity, makes each work an experience that involves the viewer, opening up spaces for introspection and dialogue on fundamental themes of the human condition. Text by Livia Ruberti

Venice, with its romantic canals and historic architecture, has always been a landmark in the world of cinema. Every year, in September, the city transforms into an international stage thanks to the Venice International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious and anticipated events in the industry. During this period, the city is filled with stars, directors, and cinema lovers from all over the world, ready to celebrate the seventh art in a unique and captivating setting. Hotel Ruzzini: A Cinematic Touch in Venetian History Hotel Ruzzini, located in the heart of Venice, is not only an elegant retreat for visitors to the city but also an integral part of Venice's cinematic fabric. In 2019, its charming rooms were chosen as a location for the film "Spider-Man: Far From Home." The production, featuring Marvel's hero played by Tom Holland, found the perfect backdrop in the hotel's historic and evocative atmosphere for some of the film's most memorable scenes set in Venice. This connection to cinema not only fills us with pride but also allows us to offer our guests an immersive experience where history and glamour intertwine in an unparalleled way. The 2024 Venice Film Festival: An Edition Not to Be Missed The 2024 edition of the Venice Film Festival promises to be even more thrilling. Now in its 81st edition, it will take place from August 28 to September 7, 2024, at the Lido of Venice. Under the direction of Alberto Barbera, the festival promises an exceptional selection of films, ranging from auteur works to international blockbusters. The jury, chaired by French actress Isabelle Huppert, will have the task of awarding the prestigious Golden Lion and other official awards. Among the most anticipated moments, the two Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded to two cinema legends: actress Sigourney Weaver and director Peter Weir.