“Beyond Borders” – An Artistic Dialogue Between East and West: Cinquerosso Arte presented this exhibition on the occasion of the opening party for U-Visionary Venice, the new boutique hotel by Tridente Collection.
The event unfolded in the hotel’s stunning garden, a hidden gem of outdoor design tucked away in the heart of Venice’s Cannaregio district.
More than one hundred guests gathered in this spectacular setting for an evening made all the more memorable by outstanding catering and flawless service.
The concept of the exhibition is perfectly in line with the inspiration behind the hotel’s design: Venice’s historic role as a bridge between two worlds, East and West.
In the same spirit, the three artists featured in this special exhibition: Luca Brandi, Icaro, and Giulio Rigoni. The very same artists selected by architect Daniele Chiocchio to adorn the hotel’s rooms and common areas.
A place of departures and arrivals, of cultural exchanges and ancient trade routes, suspended between land and sea. Venice is the ultimate symbol of travel, a city like no other, renowned for its unique architecture and timeless style.
In this spirit, guests of the evening were invited to admire Batales by Icaro: photographs of ancient door knockers depicting creatures that exist halfway between the human and animal worlds, evoking the mystery and allure of the lagoon city.
Oriental atmospheres were instead conjured through the mixed-media works of Giulio Rigoni and Luca Brandi. Rigoni’s oil paintings, enriched with gold leaf, portray dreamlike subjects: arabesque architectures and enigmatic faces that blend Byzantine iconography with Renaissance portraiture.
Brandi, on the other hand, presented refined works in gold tones. Lines that echo the delicate forms of Zen gardens as well as the geometric patterns of traditional Japanese interiors.
“A heartfelt thank you, also on behalf of the artists – says Francesca Fazioli, founder and artistic director of Cinquerosso Arte, – to Fabrizio Pacini, owner of U-Visionary, who hosted the exhibition for the opening, and to architect Daniele Chiocchio, who oversaw the installation and selected the artworks.
It was truly an unforgettable event—the perfect conclusion to an inspiring and rewarding collaboration.”
