A Journey through art, science, and active citizenship
We are here Venice promotes and supports public engagement in artistic and scientific initiatives. The aim is to involve the community in projects that deepen understanding and awareness of the lagoon context.
What is the “La Laguna dei Cippi” project?
“La Laguna dei Cippi” is conceived by artist-in-residence Claudio Beorchia and is part of the #WaterLANDS initiative (GA 101036484). It has been designed to engage local residents in the discovery and documentation of the Venice Lagoon from an unusual perspective: that of the Boundary Stones (Cippi di Conterminazione).
What are the Cippi di Conterminazione and what role do they play in the Venice Lagoon?
In the late 18th century, one hundred Cippi were placed to physically define the limits of the Venice Lagoon. These stones delineated a legal, administrative, geographical, and landscape boundary between water and land. Originally built from bricks and adorned with an Istrian stone slab featuring the Lion of St Mark, later replaced by stone artefacts, the Cippi have silently witnessed the lagoon’s transformation for over two centuries.
What is the goal of the project?
“La Laguna dei Cippi” investigates the changes in the lagoon from a different viewpoint, documenting what these Cippi bear witness to today, and what kind of lagoon they “see” now, over 200 years since their installation. To achieve this, project participants are invited to take photographs showing the Venice Lagoon from the perspective of the Lions engraved on the stones, gathering valuable information to understand the evolution of the lagoon.
How can I participate in the “La Laguna dei Cippi” project?
Participation is easy! We invite you to visit the website www.lalagunadeicippi.it for more details. Join us in exploring the Lagoon from a unique viewpoint and becoming aware of its transformations.
This initiative offers a new opportunity to observe the lagoon territory from a new perspective and learn about its changes. It is a special chance to actively contribute to building knowledge concerning the precious ecosystem of the Venice Lagoon.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No. 101036484).
