Online Lecture: Women of Modern Venice

In the 20th century, Venice became a beacon of inspiration and passion for some of the most iconic women of the time. Among them was the eccentric Marquise Luisa Casati Stampa, who aspired to be a “living artwork.” We also have Henriette Nigrin Fortuny, muse and collaborator to her husband Mariano Fortuny, famed for their exquisite fabrics and dresses. Coco Chanel drew inspiration from the city's Byzantine allure, while Peggy Guggenheim played a pivotal role in shaping Venice's modern art scene. Lastly, Roberta di Camerino emerged as a major Italian fashion designer, leaving her mark from the 1950s well into the early 21st century.

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.