Mondo Vetro
Visit of the Musée d'Opale-Sud in Berck-sur-Mer, France
The Museum d'Opale-Sud in Berck-sur-Mer with its wonderful collection of maritime paintings of artists such as Tattegrain, Roussel et Chambon has a long tradition of combining classic and contemporary art. From September 14th until December 31 it is host to the exhibition "Mondo Vetro - Histoires Naturelles" with some of the most intricate and detailed work of Vittorio Costantini.
Since we have been fortunate to meet the artist in person during our visit to Murano in February (see archive), Nina, Sally, Pat, Caroline and myself decided that we wanted to take the chance and visit the museum.
Take a peek with us into the exhibition and enjoy Vittorio's wonderful world of sea creatures, birds and insects.
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| Musée d'Opale Sud , general view |
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| Musée d'Opale Sud , general view |
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| Vittorio Costantini in front of his water lillies |
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| Water lillies - detail |
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| Anemone |
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| Octopus |
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| My personal favourites - cuttlefish |
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| Incredible details - anemone with three fish |
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| Sea horse |
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| Sea horse |
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| Sting ray |
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| Sand eels |
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| Sally and Nina taking it all in |
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| Pied avocet |
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| Puffin |
We are so grateful that Vittorio and his wife Graziella take their time to show us around. This has been an amazing experience!
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After our tour through the museum we head to our hotel in Fort-Mahon-Plage. Even excited lampworkers need to eat and rest sometimes...
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| HHHHmmmmm! |
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| A very nice day comes to a close |
This has been a fantastic weekend. Thank you everybody for taking the time and making it happen!
