JOINED BY FELLOW CAMPAIGNERS AT HIS FABULOUS PALAZZO
TOTO BERGAMO ROSSI
THE ART RESTORER ON HIS PASSION FOR VENICE AND HIS MISSION TO SAVE ITS HERITAGE
The city is slowly sinking into the sea and needs constant conservation work
The city of Venice is never less than magical and is the perfect setting for the worldfamous film festival, when a whole galaxy of Hollywood stars adds to its lustre.
And this year, the arrival of A-list names including Dame Helen Mirren and Jennifer Lopez was an extra-special moment –a sign that elegance and glamour could return to our lives as the world continues to open up after coming to a standstill due to the pandemic.
PLACE OF SPLENDOUR
Venice is lucky to count many of cinema’s biggest names – including Brad Pitt – among its supporters.
For, while it has survived many crises in its long history, we shouldn’t forget that it is fragile. It is slowly sinking into the sea and needs constant conservation work to preserve its architecture.
Spearheading the operation is eminent art restorer, curator and author Toto (Francesco) Bergamo Rossi, supported by Marchioness Valentina Marini Clarelli Nasi and her niece Julia Nasi, respectively director, president and ambassador of the Venetian Heritage foundation.