Intimate Art Experiences for Art-Loving Audiences
2 August 2021
Looking up at the sky from a window of the 16th-century refectory in the Sicilian Baroque town of Noto, artist Sergio Fiorentino muses, ‘that cerulean blue – that’s exactly the blue that goes into my paintings’.
The Enchantment of Noto
The convent of Santa Maria dell’Arco, where Fiorentino lives and works, possesses, he says, ‘a special magic and energy… The old stones, the plaster, the quicklime – they somehow get reincarnated in my works, consciously or otherwise’.
Experience Art Like Never Before
Anyone staying at Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo or beachside at Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina can enjoy an inside-track tour of Noto that culminates in a visit to Fiorentino’s studio. This unique opportunity allows participants to engage directly with the fascinating artist. Such experiences elevate familiarity with venues like Frieze, Art Basel, and the Venice Biennale, providing intimate access to contemporary artists and private collections.
Art Tours in Venice and Beyond
Pop into Venice’s St Regis on the Grand Canal, which boasts its own curator, and embark on a one-on-one tour of the workshop of Murano glass modernizer Adriano Berengo. Additionally, at the illustrious Le Sirenuse in Positano, an evolving in-house art gallery spotlights works by international names such as Martin Creed and Rita Ackermann, creatively riffing on the Amalfi Coast’s traditional style.
These immersive experiences help build a deeper connection to the art scene while allowing guests to appreciate the artistic processes and inspirations firsthand. Every year, the sense of connection and personalization in these tours grows, offering an enriching artistic exploration for all.
