Jesolo, Sand Nativity 2022 “Sculptures of Peace”, Great Exhibition on the Veneto coast in the Christmas time
This year, during three winter months, the twentieth Sand Nativity scene exhibition is being held in Jesolo. The exhibition is located in Piazza Brescia, in the parking lot a few steps from the Casa del Turismo and the entrance to the Palazzo del Turismo. Jesolo Sand Nativity Exhibition will present a rich exhibition of monumental sculptures. The Sand Nativity will be available from December 8 until February 5, 2023. In twenty years, the Jesolo sand nativity scene has welcomed more than 1 million and 700 thousand visitors, thanks to which it was possible to collect over 800 thousand euros subsequently donated to charity to finance projects around the world and support the activities of local associations.
Sculptures of Peace
The theme chosen for the twentieth edition of Jesolo Sand Nativity 2022 is “Sculptures of Peace”.
A journey of ten sculptures was created by 15 international artists who discussed the theme of peace inspired by evangelical episodes and historical facts. Against the backdrop of the tragic conflict in Ukraine, which upsets the heart and conscience of Europe and which, as Pope Francis recalled, requires a strong collective will in favour of peace.
The sculptors created the worked within about 750 square meters, from 1,500 tons of sand. The exhibition will be free for visitors and will take place from 9 December to 5 February 2023 according to the following timetable: from Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 19.30; Saturday, Sunday and holidays with continuous opening hours from 9.30 to 19.30. From 24 December to 8 January, the exhibition will be open from 9.30 to 19.30.
The artistic cast of the 20th edition of Jesolo Sand Nativity
Richard Varano, USA
Susanne Marguerite Ruseler, Netherlands
David Ducharme, Canada
Marielle Heessels, Netherlands
Radovan Zivny, Czech Republic
Michela Ciappini, Italy
Helena Bangert, Netherlands
Pedro Mira, Portugal
Hanneke Supply, Belgium
Enguerrand David, Belgium
Jakub Zimacek, Czech Republic
Baldrick Richard Buckle, United Kingdom
Wiaczeslaw Borecki, Poland
Vadim Graydov, Netherlands
Agnese Rudzite-Kirillova, Lithuania
Ferenc Monostori, Hungari
Detailed information about the exhibition can be found on the website Jesolo Sand Nativity
