Between the 1950s and 1960s, Contemporary Art was considered of uttermost importance by Fondazione Querini Stampalia during the presidency of Giuseppe Mazzariol.

Experts have been invited to expound upon Fondazione Querini's history and spaces, in an open dibate which has continued until today.

Further important discussions are being developed in the fields of architecture and contemporary art, but also literature, poetry, dance, graphics and design.