March 29, 2024 #1 Local News, Forum, Information and Event Source for Venice Beach, California.

From Venice, CA to Venice, Italy

Windward at Speedway in 1905 and 2012. Courtesy: Helen K. Garber.

6:12am

by Kelly Lane and Melanie Camp

After being invited to show at the 2017 Venice Biennale, Photographer Helen K. Garber hopes to bring Venice, CA to Venice, Italy.

“We have an amazing opportunity to feature our fabulous community in Venice, Italy,” said Garber. The Dutch-based, Global Arts Affairs (GAA) Foundation has invited Garber to join “Personal Structures,” an exhibition the organization is curating that runs in conjunction with the Biennale.

The curators chose Garber’s collection, “Yesterday/Today or still crazy after all these years,”  depicting Abbot Kinney & the history of Venice.

The proposed installation will include 8’x12’ projected images & one wallpapered image of modern Venice with the “Yesterday/Today” folio presented on 32” monitors set side by side. There will also be music, the sounds of the Ocean Front Walk on a busy day, and sounds of the ocean offering a full visceral experience of Venice Beach.

The exhibition will be presented at a palazzo on the Grand Canal with a view of the Rialto Bridge.

With her Venice studio directly in front of Abbot Kinney’s house, Garber has always felt his spirit compelling her to retell the story of how Venice came to be.  “Abbot Kinney would be thrilled to know that images of his work will be viewed in the city that inspired him,” she said.

Before Garber can take her exhibition to Italy she needs to raise funds the funds to get it there. To get the exhibition to Italy Garber needs to raise $13,000 by March 1st and an additional $30,000 by May 1st. She aims to do this selling her Venice prints.

Not looking to make a profit on the project, Garber simply hopes to cover costs and be able to present the history of Venice to the international art and architectural community.

To support the project, you can get a print or folio of Garber’s collection. Visit www.helenkgarber.com for more information.

 

1. Venice CA, then and now Courtesy Helen K. Garber

Tags: in Opinion
Related Posts

New Program Can Help Protect Southern California Homes in the Event of an Earthquake

May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023

Residents Have Until May 31 To Apply For Seismic Retrofit Grants By Janiele Maffei, Chief Mitigation Officer for the California...

Venice Shorts: Tree Trimming Underway Thanks to the Vsa!

April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023

VSA Has Taken up the Task of Trimming Italian Stone Pine Trees. By Nick Antonicello Following the recent toppling of...

Venice Stakeholders Association’s Comments on Traci Park’s Broken Bridge Housing Promise

April 24, 2023

April 24, 2023

By Marc Ryavec I have been struggling with how to address the phenomenon that someone I and many others in...

Column: Tired OF Declinists? Some Enduring New California Positives

April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023

By Thomas D. Elias California has taken a beating lately, with (mostly Republican) governors of other states blasting many aspects...

Venice Shorts: The South Venice Blvd Encampment, Is It a Candidate for a City Cleanup?

April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

One of the last of the large encampments closest to the beach, Venetians are hopeful help is on the way!...

Venice Shorts: Averill Defeats Tyminski 63%-37% to Become President of Venice Neighborhood Council

April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

In second bid for top spot, surfer/photographer Brian Averill coasts to an easy win against Venice attorney and outgoing Vice-President...

Column: Install at LAX Tiny Homes From The State Grant

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

By Clark Brown On March 16  Governor Newsom announced in Sacramento, his first stop on his State of the State of...

Venice Shorts: Night & Day – Flower & Lincoln Transformed, Back in Business

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

By Nick Antonicello In what was a Venice eyesore just a few months ago has been transformed into a place...

Opinion: Please Vote for Daffodil Tyminski

March 25, 2023

March 25, 2023

This is Tom Williams, your neighbor at 1011 Main Street.  With the upcoming VNC election this Sunday, I wanted to reach...

Venice Shorts: Popular Local Jim Robb Seeks Vp Slot, Endorses Brian Averill for President of the VNC!

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

By Nick Antonicello  VENICE – In a twist of events longtime Community Officer Jim Robb will now be seeking the...

Venice Shorts: Tabor Family Legacy Amara Hordt Seeks Seat on VNC This Sunday!

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

Local realtor looks to follow a family legacy of engaged community involvement here in Venice By Nick Antonicello VENICE –...

Venice Shorts: Erica Moore, A Cheerleader For Venice In Her Run For Community Officer!

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

By Nick Antonicello VENICE – Local caterer Erica Moore is making a second run for the Venice Neighborhood Council, but...

Venice Shorts: Running Unopposed, Nico Ruderman’s Deep Dive Into Politics and Government Continues!

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

By Nick Antonicello VENICE – It has been an interesting two years of political action, involvement and advocacy for Nico...

Venice Shorts: “V” for Venice Volunteer

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Media professional, local business owner and Dad, Eric Alan Donaldson is defined by his volunteerism and love of Venice. By...

Deborah Keaton, a Consensus Building Candidate for VNC Community Officer!

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Creative director, global brander and private business owner seeks a general consensus on what’s best for Venice moving forward.  By...