It is with great pleasure that, on behalf of the entire KEART and Villa Cimena team, we welcomed our guests to the presentation evening of our latest project. We are particularly proud of this initiative, as it perfectly represents our Association’s commitment to promoting activities and moments dedicated to the care of our artistic heritage, both past and present.

As professionals specializing in the conservation and maintenance of artworks, we are highly attuned to this subject and strive to make it as accessible as possible to everyone. We believe that having access to more information, to places that are usually off-limits—such as restoration sites—and to moments of dialogue with professionals and artists leaves a lasting impact. This, in turn, fosters greater awareness and sensitivity toward the responsibility we all share in preserving our cultural heritage.

Villa Cimena is a shining example of dedicated care, and we are delighted to support their commitment to scheduling major interventions, such as the ongoing restoration of the four large canvases typically displayed in the dining room. This project also provided the perfect opportunity to showcase the work of a young contemporary artist, Francesca Dondoglio.

None of this would have been possible without the invaluable support of our partners. A heartfelt thank you goes to Reale Mutua Assicurazioni, KEART’s main sponsor for Villa Cimena, for believing in the value of this initiative. We also extend our gratitude to our technical sponsors: Galleria Umberto Benappi, Retro Consulting Group s.r.l., Azienda Vitivinicola Castello di Azeglio, Accademia del Santo Spirito, Mnemosyne Servizi per i Beni Culturali, and Villa Cimena itself, which hosts us in this magnificent setting.

The project includes a series of events and activities:

• Vernissage (by invitation only): Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM
• Children’s workshops: Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM – Free entry with reservation, subject to availability
• Meet the artist and restorers: Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM – Free entry with reservation
• Guided tours of the restoration site and Villa Cimena: February 24 – April 30, 2025, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM – Free entry with reservation; weekends by appointment only

KEART Contacts

Reservations for visits and workshops: hello@keart.it
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