this place was incredible! my auntie had watched a show on venice from the travel channel and the hostess highlighted this popular, but hidden treasure. i was so thankful that i saved my euros for some authentic art in italy - this is exactly what i was looking for! mandanova's masks: ca' macana venezia. the artist handcrafts and hand paints each individual paper mache face with intricate detail and creativity. each one is uniquely beautiful and completely different from the one it sits next to. he's popularly known for sculpting for the theatre, making a famous carnival mask for leonardo dicaprio and nicole kidman. we spent over an hour picking out just the right ones to bring home for souvenirs. and if you're wondering how expensive? i thought they would be a couple hundred for one...at least. i surprisingly walked away with three treasures for under 100 euro. i was beyond thrilled!
auntie and 'cuz at the basilica in plazza st. marco {a.k.a. pigeon plaza}.
05.09.09
We LOVED Washington! Italy looks amazing.. I would really love to visit there someday!
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