Vittoriano
On Tuesday 12 November, in the Sala del Refettorio of Palazzo Venezia, the VIVE and Hermès Italia presented the restoration of four frescoes as part of the Grand Tour degli Affreschi project, an initiative of the Maison that involves various cities throughout Italy. A significant intervention aimed at protecting and enhancing the Institute's historical-artistic heritage.
Inaugurated in Padua in 2021, the Grand Tour continued in Naples in 2022 and Rome in 2023, before arriving in Bologna in July 2024 and returning to Rome in the autumn of this year for its fifth stage.
The collaboration between VIVE and Hermès stems from a shared vision of the role of art and culture. Since its foundation, VIVE has devoted a considerable part of its commitment to the preservation and accessibility of its collections, in line with the museum's social function.
Always committed to the enhancement of artistic and cultural heritage, Hermès Italia supports the art of the crafts and in particular restoration, which, together with fresco painting, has been an Italian excellence for centuries.
The presentation was attended by the Director of VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia Edith Gabrielli, Hermès Italia Managing Director Francesca di Carrobio, Fondaco Italia President Enrico Bressan and Pantone Restauri Technical Director Luca Pantone. The restoration involves four frescoes from the 16th century, now housed in Palazzo Venezia. The work, entrusted to the hands of expert restorers, directed by Luca Pantone, began in April 2024 and will be completed in the coming days.
‘The VIVE, which became operational in 2020, has been able to establish itself in the first four years of its existence as an important centre of art and culture. As such, the VIVE is now a point of reference for citizens and tourists - set to exceed 5 million this year - and for the productive fabric, particularly for small and large businesses dealing with beauty and fashion. The relationship with Hermès Italia and the support, through Fondaco Italia, for the restoration of four 16th-century frescoes kept in the deposits of Palazzo Venezia fit into this context. The intervention, which has restored full legibility to the works, is the prerequisite for any further research, starting with the identification of the author's name and provenance: the frescoes, which are to be displayed in the Palazzo's new visitor route, represent an exemplary case of protection and valorisation thanks to this operation,’ said VIVE Director Edith Gabrielli.
