Tag Archives: palace

Motherhood at the House of Gold

Posted on June 11, 2023 by seductivevenice

I was at Ca’ d’Oro today. It’s changed drastically since my last visit, with new room arrangements, stairs, and renovations. I miss the weird lives of the saints bas reliefs. But I was astonished by the collection of Mary with … Continue reading →

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Towards the Light #2

Posted on November 7, 2019 by seductivevenice

Today is a day I need light.

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Towards the Light #1

Posted on September 29, 2019 by seductivevenice

Just an image to share today. I love getting into palazzi.

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Piero Bellini

Posted on August 12, 2019 by seductivevenice

I was very fortunate to meet Piero Bellini many years ago when the artist Tony Green said that Piero could help me find an apartment for the summer. Since then, we’ve shared drinks in the Ghetto, live jazz music, a … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Anna Söderblom

Posted on July 8, 2019 by seductivevenice

Venice draws people to her from all over the world and for such varied reasons. When I was in Venice last week, I met Anna Söderblom, the subject of this month’s “Venice, My Muse” interview, which I bring to you … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Scott Stavrou

Posted on April 8, 2019 by seductivevenice

I was introduced to Scott by another Venetophile, shortly after he published his novel Losing Venice. Luckily for me, he also agreed to write a chapter for First Spritz Is Free: Confessions of Venice Addicts. Though Scott used to live … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Rita Bottoms

Posted on February 11, 2019 by seductivevenice

Venice brought us together. Rita and I met through my blog and developed an online friendship until we met in person last year to attend the Casanova exhibition together last year in San Francisco. Since we live only about 45 … Continue reading →

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Casanova in da House, Yo!

Posted on June 20, 2018 by seductivevenice

I’m a busy kid in Venice! I visited the Palazzo Zaguri exhibit, “Venice Secrets.” It’s huge–many floors filled with torture devices and their grisly descriptions. Chairs where they set people on fire, beds like grills, pokey things and spiky things. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Birthday Boy with a New Exhibit

Posted on April 14, 2018 by seductivevenice

  April 2 is Casanova’s birthday. Venice acknowledged him in a big way this year with two events, one at the Casino Venier and the other at the new Casanova Museum and Experience.  Casino Venier used to be a casino … Continue reading →

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Casanova Gets Two New Houses

Posted on March 14, 2018 by seductivevenice

Palazzo Zaguri, which has been under scaffolding for the last few years, is finally reopening–as a museum and exhibit space. It will also have a large library and bookstore. It’s located in Campo San Maurizio, not far from Campo Santo … Continue reading →

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