Author Archives: seductivevenice

About seductivevenice

Teacher, writer, traveler, dancer, reader, photographer, gardener.

Street Art / Venetian Stylin’ #2

Posted on September 20, 2021 by seductivevenice

Northern Cannaregio. I think it was just off the Misericordia.

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When Venice Lives: It Looks Like This–Carteria Ai Frari

Posted on September 15, 2021 by seductivevenice

Elisabetta Casaburi, owner of Carterìa Ai Frari, is an artisan who upholds Venice’s longstanding tradition of making paper. After graduating from the Venice School of Art and attending literature courses at Ca’ Foscari, she worked as an advertising and editorial … Continue reading →

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Questioning Casanova

Posted on September 11, 2021 by seductivevenice

Someone recently asked me, “What would you say to Casanova if you met him today?” I’ll reveal my response later, in the interview where I was asked this question. But in the meantime, I really want to know what YOU … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji #8

Posted on September 9, 2021 by seductivevenice

This is such a great face! Is it a cyclops with a spotted nose? Is it about to sneeze? Its mouth seems emotionally flat, though the one eye seems astonished. So what emotion is this?? (Sorry I somehow got out … Continue reading →

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Flying over Venice and Landing on Casanova

Posted on September 3, 2021 by seductivevenice

Huge shout out to Shawn Von Ins, a photographer and Venetophile who previously created a map with pins for all my Quattro Minuti con Casanova videos. He has outdone himself by creating this mind-blowing trip through Venice! Check out this … Continue reading →

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When Venice Live: It Looks Like This–Ottica Urbani

Posted on August 30, 2021 by seductivevenice

Dr. Fosca Urbani, proprietor of the family business Ottica Urbani, is a multi-talented creator. After attending school to study optometry, she also studied Literature at Ca’ Foscari and took her degree there with an emphasis on Art History. It is … Continue reading →

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Street Art / Venetian Stylin’ #1

Posted on August 27, 2021 by seductivevenice

Spotted near Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio. Creepy.

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Intervista con Kathleen Anne Gonzalez

Posted on August 23, 2021 by seductivevenice

Originally posted on Diario di un operatore museale:
For the english translation please scroll down the page, thank you ! La Dott.ssa Kathleen Anne Gonzalez è uno dei miei contatti professionali che ho conosciuto di recente. Stavo leggendo un libro…

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Palazzo Venezia

Posted on August 21, 2021 by seductivevenice

Casanova often relied on the connections he made with others to pave his way in a new city. This is abundantly true both times he visited Rome. When he returned to the city in 1770, he explains that “Signor Dandolo, … Continue reading →

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When Venice Lives: It Looks Like This–Tabarro San Marco

Posted on August 15, 2021 by seductivevenice

I have a new series for you! In order to promote sustainable tourism and the artisans and people who make Venice unique, I am interviewing many of the people who practice traditional crafts. I will build on the work of … Continue reading →

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