From September 10 to 20, 2026, Bottega Cini will host the first public presentation of the project Perle di luce, accompanied by a program of thematic meetings, workshops, and live demonstrations, realized in collaboration with the heritage community and local partners.

Perle di Luce is a photographic project developed by Mattia Gaido in collaboration with the CPVV Committee, devoted to the Art of Venetian Glass Pearls, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. As part of The Venice Glass Week 2026 and on the occasion of Homo Faber 2026, the initiative offers a path dedicated to the enhancement, transmission, and contemporary interpretation of a craft heritage deeply rooted in Venetian cultural identity.

From September 10 to 20, 2026, on display at BOTTEGA CINI, Dorsoduro 734, Venice – Open from 10:00 to 18:00

• Tuesday, 15 September
  15.00 – 17.30 at Bottega Cini
  Workshop on creating pearl flowers with Holly Parr, artist.
  Event by reservation: cpvv.ve.pr@gmail.com>
  
  
• Friday, 18 September
  from 17.00 at Bottega Cini
  – Pearls of Light tells. Evening presentation of the project by CPVV
  – Dialogue among artisans involved in the project, the The Place of Wonders Foundation, and photographer Mattia Gaido;
  – Presentation of the work RE-blooming in the Lagoon by Holly Parr;
  – Presentation of the multimedia installation created by the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin;
  – Demonstration of the Glass Pearl Art;
  – Guided tours and in-depth talks.
  
  
• Sunday, 20 September
  – Last day of public opening
  – Guided tours with author Mattia Gaido and the CPVV Committee.

Perle di luce