What about EX LIBRIS
For those not clear what a "ex libris", we can briefly say that it is a custom label with a not necessarily artistic design and engraved with the name and surname of the owner of a collection of books. From large gifts libraries, university or monastic, to small personal collection of books on history, literature and gastronomy, all of which can be labeled with a bookplate that applied on the inside cover of each book to certify their property and memories... to those who have had to borrow, to make it!
The invention of printing in the second half of the sixteenth century until the late nineteenth century, the bookplate was essentially heraldic and the exclusive domain of the noble classes; the twentieth century and the expansion of culture to wider layers of the population, the bookplates have become hallmark of medical libraries, enlightened lawyers and traders who that giving talented artists the commission of their production, they have given way to their spread, turning them into true works of art.
Another aspect of the ex libris is the world of collecting virus that fascinates hundreds of amateurs all over the world. In each country they were born associations of artists, collectors and bibliophiles who write, meet, talk, and when the world was still divided by borders and walls, the bookplate transcended all barriers and uniting people, becoming an instrument of exchange cultural and opportunity for friendship between peoples.
Meeting program 2016
Friday 22nd April 2016: ART IN THE EX LIBRIS
6.00 p.m., at Visconti Castle in Somma Lombardo
The Italian Ex Libris Association organizes an exhibition on the memory of Gianni Mantero, in the 30th anniversary of his death, with an homage to his collection, art and activity in development of ex libris. In 1965 Mantero founded B.N.E.L. (Bianco e Nero Ex Libris), an Association whose purpose was the development of the ex libris as a collectible way of art. In 1968, he was also among the founders of the F.I.S.A.E.
8.30 p.m., at Equirelais in Bodio Lomnago
“Dinnerart”. Opening of the exhibition “RussItaly” with ex libris of the artists Maria Maddalena Tuccelli and Vladimir Vereshchagin. The exhibition will be open for the whole meeting. Buffet dinner organized by Marco Chef.
Saturday 23rd April 2016: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9.30 a.m., at Villa Valerio in Casciago
Opening of the 3rd ex libris meeting. Time for exchanges till 5.00 p.m., with buffet lunch at 1.00 p.m.
6.00 p.m., in “Sala Grande” at Villa Puricelli in Bodio Lomnago
Awarding ceremony of the winners of the 8th Ex Libris International Competition “Library of Bodio Lomnago”, on the topic “Happy birthday, Italy” and opening of the exhibition. In the park of the Villa, there will be an exhibition of “Ferrari” cars and “Vespa” motorbikes, two symbols of Italian industry and technology.
9.00 p.m., at Hotel Vecchia Riva in Varese
Gala dinner and awarding ceremony for the winners of the “Paola Celin” prize, awarded according to the votes expressed by the participants to the meeting. During all the meeting, and also some days earlier and some days later, Bodio Lomnago will be the “Ex libris village”, with many exhibitions on different topics, that will be exhibited in the main places of the village. All the participants will receive a map with the indications of the exhibitions, in order to let them make a free visit during the spare time.
Sunday 24th April 2016: THE CLASSIC AND THE CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
9.30 a.m., at Villa Valerio in Casciago
Second day of the meeting. Time for exchanges till 4.00 p.m. with buffet lunch at 1.00 p.m.
5.00 p.m., at the Chiostro of Voltorre
Opening of the exhibition “The birth of Europe”, organized by Xotaris Art Forum, from Archanes – Crete.
8.30 p.m., at Equirelais in Bodio Lomnago
Goodbye dinner and opening of the exhibition “Made in Varese”, with some local artists.
