05 Aug Hokusai. The Secret of the Wave That Crossed Europe
Lecco
Until September 27, the halls of Palazzo delle Paure in Lecco host the exhibition Hokusai. The Secret of the Wave That Crossed Europe, dedicated to the great Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849).
The exhibition presents 43 works by the artist, a celebrated painter and printmaker and one of the greatest masters of ukiyo-e, the famous “floating world” prints that explore the fleeting nature of existence and the beauty of impermanence.
An eccentric and extraordinarily meticulous artist, Hokusai is known worldwide above all for The Great Wave off Kanagawa, his masterpiece displayed in the exhibition alongside other works celebrating the power of nature, water, and human resilience. An artistic dialogue that finds a particularly evocative setting on the shores of Lake Como, in Lecco.
The exhibition is curated by Paolo Linetti, director of the Mazzocchi Collection Museum of Oriental Art in Coccaglio (Brescia), and is produced and organised by ViDi Cultural and Ponte43, in collaboration with the Municipality of Lecco and the Lecchese Urban Museum System.
The exhibition is also an opportunity to stroll along Lecco’s lakeside promenade and explore its historic centre.
Location
Palazzo delle Paure
Piazza XX Settembre 22 – Lecco
Opening hours
Open on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
On all other opening days until 6:00 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
The exhibition closes on September 27.
How to get there
The train is a very convenient option. Travelling by car is also possible, although parking availability should be considered.
Where to stay and eat
There are many restaurants and cafés around the exhibition area, offering plenty of choice.
For an excellent dining experience, the recommendation is undoubtedly Da Giovannino, located on the beautiful lakeside promenade of Malgrate, just over one kilometre from the exhibition. Creative cuisine and gourmet pizza paired with a unique view.
Tel. +39 0341 201133
www.ristorantedagiovannino.it
For accommodation, the top recommendation is Casa sull’Albero—a hotel that feels like a discovery in itself. An original and beautifully designed location, perfect for relaxation and recharging your energy.
www.casa-sullalbero.eu
Tel. +39 0341 1880440
Alternatively, there is Hotel Promessi Sposi, a tribute to the classic Italian novel that begins its journey through this very landscape. A refined hotel featuring a magnificent panoramic terrace.
www.hotelpromessisposi.it
Tel. +39 0341 202096
