The Lens of Time

May 7 – July 30, 2025

A new adventure has involved, our knowledge of the history of eyewear, since the beginning of the year 2025.

In collaboration with the Museo dell’Occhiale in Pieve di Cadore (directed by Daniela Zambelli and curated by Elena Maierotti), and with Alessandra Cusinato for the publication of the explanatory panels, we have developed an exhibition route exploring the history of eyewear in Italy from the 1200s to the 1900s.

The exhibition, funded by ANFAO (National Association of Optical Goods Manufacturers), has been set up in the restored historic building of Palazzo Flangini, located in Campo San Geremia in Venice—just a 3-minute walk from the Santa Lucia train station.

On display are original historical pieces from four important private collections and the Eyewear Museum.

We would like to thank Luca Moioli (Paris) for the splendid hat spectacles, the Nicoletta and Maurizio Pallone family (Terni) for the riveted spectacles worn by Sean Connery in the film The Name of the Rose, and for the incredible Venetian scissor spectacles with sun lenses.

Also featured in the section covering the period from 1200 to 1800 are numerous pieces from our own collection. For the Vintage section, spanning 1800–1900, we showcase the collection of Luca Stramare (an Italian eyewear designer).

Our display window, an extension of the exhibition, invites all those interested to visit FREE.