Celebrating America-Italy Society’s 52st anniversary of restoring works of art in Venice
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ONGOING PROJECT
1790 Wooden model of Teatro La Fenice presented by architect Giannantonio Selva (1751-1819). On November 22, 2022 the Model has been taken to the restoration laboratory. More pictures down here. |
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Do you know there is a wooden model of the Perelman Theater on the 2nd floor of the Kimmel center? Fortunately, some good habits never died. By Rafael Viñoly, architect. |
Looking inside the Selva model before restoration (December 2022):
Pictures taken during the disassemply of the wooden model for restoration, under the supervision of the Regional Directorate of the Veneto Museums, January 2023.
The wooden model made by Gianantonio Selva for the competition for the construction of the Teatro La Fenice currently under restoration thanks to the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia, the Austrian Committee #Venediglebt, and #FondazioneVAC.
The restoration is directed by Marta Boscolo, Regional Directorate of the Veneto Museums, carried out by #Stefania Sartori, with the High Supervision of Devis Valenti and Ileana della Poppa of the ABAP Superintendence for the Municipality of Venice and the Lagoon.
The wooden model made by Gianantonio Selva for the competition for the construction of the Teatro La Fenice currently under restoration thanks to the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia, the Austrian Committee #Venediglebt, and #FondazioneVAC.
The restoration is directed by Marta Boscolo, Regional Directorate of the Veneto Museums, carried out by #Stefania Sartori, with the High Supervision of Devis Valenti and Ileana della Poppa of the ABAP Superintendence for the Municipality of Venice and the Lagoon.
You Can Play a Part in Preserving Venice’s Art Heritage
Each year the Superintendents for the Artistic and Historic Heritage and for the Architectural Heritage of Venice suggest projects in immediate need of restoration. Your contribution in any amount will be appreciated and is tax deductible.
Donations for the restoration of Venetian works of art can be made by sending a check to the “America-Italy Society of Philadelphia — Venice Fund”.
For donations over $5,000 we can organize a private guided visit to our restoration projects in Venice.
Grazie!
Each year the Superintendents for the Artistic and Historic Heritage and for the Architectural Heritage of Venice suggest projects in immediate need of restoration. Your contribution in any amount will be appreciated and is tax deductible.
Donations for the restoration of Venetian works of art can be made by sending a check to the “America-Italy Society of Philadelphia — Venice Fund”.
For donations over $5,000 we can organize a private guided visit to our restoration projects in Venice.
Grazie!
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The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is registered as a charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Questions for the Society should be addressed to (215) 735-3250 or emailed to [email protected].
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