Giorgio Cini Foundation
Giorgio Cini Foundation, Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore, 30133 Venezia VE,
Italy
The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a cultural institution located on the Island of
San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. It was founded in 1951 by the
industrialist and philanthropist Giorgio Cini, with the aim of promoting art,
culture, and social research. The Foundation is dedicated to the preservation
and study of Italian art and culture, with a particular emphasis on the city
of Venice and its history. Its activities include organizing exhibitions,
conferences, and seminars, as well as providing scholarships and funding for
research in various fields, such as art history, musicology, and architecture.
The Foundation also manages several important cultural institutions on the
island of San Giorgio Maggiore, including the Benedictine monastery, the
Palladian church of San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Teatro Verde open-air
theater. The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a non-profit organization and is
governed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from the
worlds of culture, academia, and business. Its mission is to promote the
values of culture and education as tools for the development of society.