If you ask someone the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Venice, Art and Architecture will probably be the most frequently cited words.
Venice is one of the cities in the world where Art and Architecture merge, mix in a multiplicity of forms, in a continuous evolution that began 1600 years ago.
What you would not expect to find in Venice is Street Art. An art considered minor, created by often unknown artists, which peeps into hidden corners, almost fearful of showing itself to the general public.
We are not talking about large and clearly visible works, like the street art of many cities. On the contrary, we are talking about an almost hidden, intimate and essential art, made not to be seen from afar but, on the contrary, to be discovered almost by chance.
An art not cataloged and not officially told. An art that you encounter while walking through the alleys, just where you would not expect to find it.
A minimalist and denouncing art, often grotesque. A critical art, which calls for respect for social rights.
This minor art is not popular in Venice. On the other hand, I believe it should be sought, recognized and respected, especially in Venice, the city that more than any other in its history has always been multiethnic and multicultural.
For this reason I wanted to look for it. From time to time I discover a new piece, a new patch of irony in a narrow calle, sometimes in a striking contrast with the traditional works of art exhibited nearby.
Sometimes you will find also some very famous piece of street art, like The Migrant Child by Banksy, here in my review: “Banksy’s work is not destined to last forever, but it is certainly destined to catch the eye, so close to the canal water, painted on a peeling wall, with that vivid torch in hand. Put there almost by chance, and almost by chance discovered”
If you want to visit Venice and are interested in art, my advice is to always look around you, because art is often not only found inside museums, but also “around you”, and “above you”.
Is this an experience that concerns only Venice, or do you know other examples of “hidden art”?
If so, would you like to share them with the Community? Personally I believe that there is no “minor art”, but only a choice to express oneself. Paradoxically, this minor art, even if untold, is seen by millions of tourists who visit Venice, but often they don’t even realize it.
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