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Giovanni Battista Sartori, history of a legacy
Born in 1775 in Crespano to Francesco and Angela Zardo (mother of Antonio Canova, who lost his father Pietro in 1761 and remarried), Giovanni Battista Sartori Canova owes his formidable education to the studies and training he received at the Bishop’s Seminary of Padua. He became a skilled translator of Aramaic, a fine connoisseur of …
Canova and Dance
A bas-relief located in the Gypsotheca above, on the left wall, depicts two young bodies soaring through the air. Surrounding them is an absolute void. Only wide, fluttering ribbons adorn their faces, creating a large circle behind them. On both sides, two groups of young men and women cheer for the exaltation of the movement …
Carlo Scarpa in Possagno
For the realization of an architectural project, architect Carlo Scarpa (Venice, 1906 – Sendai, Japan, 1978) produced many improvised sketches on paper or with additions of other marks made in pencil or with pastel colors; this decision could, subsequently, undergo continuous variations because he was never satisfied with the result. This way of proceeding was …
How to choose which exhibitions to see
The Italian and international exhibition calendar is constantly changing. With solo shows devoted to the masters of modern and contemporary art, historical retrospectives in museum palaces and international events, finding your way requires a careful, verified selection.
The Artsupp editorial team curates this collection with opening and closing dates, venues and official links to book tickets, making visits easier for residents and for anyone planning an art weekend.