Name: Venetian masks: Between concealment and expression
Uploaded: 2026-01-25T15:32:53+08:00
Duration: 3 min 10 s
Description: Once one of the richest cities on Earth, Venice shaped centuries of East–West exchange, a legacy still reflected in its symbols.

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Once one of the richest cities on Earth, Venice shaped centuries of East–West exchange, a legacy still reflected in its symbols. At Ca' Macana, mask-maker Davide Belloni preserves the craft of hand-sculpted masks, blending historic iconography with contemporary fantasy. For centuries, masks allowed Venetians to conceal their identity and class; today, they remain a vivid expression of creativity.

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