Exhibition of vintage masks "Carnival of Venice"

The exhibition is represented by 58 installations, which are paintings with views of Venice and masks attached to them. The collection includes masks from the beginning of the 20th century, modern works by Italian and domestic masters, more than 70 pieces in total. Each mask is handmade. The masks are decorated with expensive fabrics, semi-precious stones, hand-painted.

Venice Carnival - luxurious, enchanting, mysterious…

Mysterious ladies in luxurious outfits and lace half masks, cavaliers in bouts, processions and parades, street performances and music… Preparing for the main celebration in their native city, the people of Venice choose their costumes carefully and for a long time. Masks have always been and remain the main attribute of the Venice Carnival. However, this is not just an accessory that covers the face, but a whole work of art. Venetian masks are distinguished by great sophistication and craftsmanship. The secrets of their manufacture were passed down from generation to generation, preserving the main traditions and absorbing the trends of the present. Masks are made from special types of gypsum, papier-mâché, paints, fabrics, foil, and various decorative materials. Decorating and painting a real Venetian mask is painstaking handwork. Masters use for this both simple,

For residents and guests of the city of Kaluga, there is a unique opportunity to see all the splendor of Venetian masks from different eras at our exhibition!

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