Sunglasses by Beatrice Brandini
“The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”. Sunglasses of Peggy , Safilo Italia, 1990
At Palazzo Flangini, Venice, the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The history of eyewear in Italy” will be on display until July 30th
Glasses in the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”.
Protective glasses with case Venice circa 1770. Vascellari Family Collection.
The Venice exhibition is a journey through time that starts from the Middle Ages, passing through the industrial revolution, to arrive at contemporary design, where glasses (hurray) become the protagonist of twentieth-century Italian fashion, between cinema, stardom, stylists, design and experimentation.
A glimpse of the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”
On display are glasses from three important Italian collections: that of the Museo dell’Occhiale in Pieve di Cadore, that of the Vascellari family and the Arte del Vedere collection by Lucio Stramare, making it a truly unmissable exhibition.
A glimpse of the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”
But this exhibition is also important for another aspect, that of celebrating Italian craftsmanship, creativity and innovation, aspects that have made Italy the heart of global eyewear production.
A glimpse of the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”
The exhibition, curated by Daniela Zambelli, director of the Fondazione Museo dell’Occhiale, and by art historian Alessandra Cucinato, takes the visitor through the history of eyeglasses, from “reading stone” to their more modern use as a fashion accessory. There are more than 150 selected pieces, which tell the story of the evolution of eyeglasses and, once again it is important to underline, the excellence of eyeglasses as an Italian product.
A glimpse of the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”
Those who know me know how passionate I am about glasses, I consider them the most interesting accessory to complete a look, a sort of Linus blanket when your face is particularly tired, in short a creative element that itself confers charm and mystery.
A glimpse of the exhibition “The Lens of Time – The History of Eyewear in Italy”
Goldoni horn glasses Venice 18th century collection Museum of the Eyeglasses
These days I happened to go to a well-known Italian department store and, directing myself to the section dedicated to glasses, I saw how the shapes, materials, details are increasingly innovative and at the same time creative. Almost all the most important brands and luxury maisons produce glasses in Italy, this should be an example, and a warning, for all other Italian excellences. We are the top of the class on an innumerable series of products, often linked to fashion and design, we must be proud of these records, but also try not to lose these invaluable heritages that make us unique in the world.
Sunglasses 2 e Sunglasses 3 by Beatrice Brandini
Moschino jewel glasses, Persol Turin manufacture 80s, Lucio Stamare collection
Good life to everyone!
Beatrice