"The Lens of Time": the excellence of italian eyewear on stage in Venezia

"The Lens of Time" was presented today, the exhibition promoted and created by ANFAO and curated by the Eyewear Museum Foundation of Pieve di Cadore, in collaboration with the Venezia Foundation and the M9 Foundation, Museo del '900 of Venezia-Mestre, which was also attended by the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso.

The exhibition, which will be inaugurated on May 7 and will remain open to the public until July 22, will be hosted at the headquarters of the Fondazione di Venezia in Palazzo Flangini: a journey to discover tradition, creativity and contemporary innovation that offers an immersive experience with historical and contemporary pieces, integrated with multimedia installations and interactive and emotional narratives. 

An interesting in-depth study of the central exhibition nucleus will also be located at the adjacent Church of San Geremia – Sanctuary of Lucia with objects and works related to the vision and figure of the patron saint of sight: votive offerings, paintings and the first instruments for measuring sight. 

"The Lens of Time is not just an exhibition but a journey through time and human ingenuity ," said Lorraine Berton, President of MIDO and ANFAO.  It is a story through the centuries that begins in Venezia and speaks of a community of people, of families who for generations have dedicated their lives to manufacturing excellence. With this exhibition we want to celebrate not only the technical and stylistic evolution of the product, but also the commitment and passion of entire generations who have made Italy a world reference point for our sector."