As a result of the exceptional flood that struck the city of Venice on the night of 12 November 2019, the Querini Stampalia Foundation suffered severe damage to the entire ground floor of the building where several utility systems and the elevators are currently not operational.
An initial survey revealed significant destruction to the spaces of the building designed by Carlo Scarpa, as well as to the Auditorium, the cafeteria and the bookshop. The book collection was severely damaged: miscellaneous works from the late nineteenth century, occupying 35 meters of shelf space, require urgent treatment to ensure preservation. Also, modern publications and periodicals, occupying 600 meters were completely submerged in water.
It is possible to support the Querini Stampalia foundation by donating either by means of a bank transfer to the IBAN: IT 76 O 010 0502 0000 0000 0032 500. Payment description: Acqua Alta 12 novembre 2019. For those who make a bank transfer, is kindly asked to send an e-mail to: fondazione@querinistampalia.org so we will be able to thank you directly.
