What to do and see in Lake Como, Lombardy: The Best Art Galleries

Open Afternoons and Evenings, Apr-Oct (and happily by appointment in the Mornings or during the Winter season). We have a permanent display of original oil paintings for Paul Demaria Guaitamacchi collectors worldwide featuring Landscapes, Still lifes, Interiors and paintings of Lake Como in the many possible settings and seasons. Prices include our hand-treated frames (from Florence), taxes/fees and International Shipping and we are pleased to offer complimentary Wine and Snacks with all painting purchases. See our website to view our currently Available Paintings (marked by a Green Dot) and to read client testimonials dating back to 2004. Also see our reviews here on TripAdvisor and on our Facebook page (Paul Demaria Guaitamacchi). Private viewings are available. Please contact Paolo or Melita if you have any questions (or for an appointment!).

Gallery of Advertising Illustrations From 1900 to 1950

OPEN FROM MARCH TO THE END OF OCTOBER. Raku is a Japanese technique, born in the sixteenth century A.D. to create bowls for the tea ceremony that could seem ancient. This particular technique produces a variety of unique results. The working process combines all the natural Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. It starts with the Earth (Clay in this case) to create the object. In the Air it dries. With the Fire is made the first burning, in the kiln, for 8 hours, to reach the temperature of 1000 Celsius degrees (1832 Farenheight degrees). Then it is painted with particular hand-made glazes, realized by the ceramist with metal oxides. And then, again in the Fire, for a second burning, that takes about 2 hours to reach the temperature of 1020 Celsius degrees (1868 Farenheight degrees). At this temperature, every single piece is extracted from the kiln and put in a box, with combustible material inside (such as newspapers, dry leaves or sawdust). After the immediate closure of the box, Air and Fire melt together and induce a strong reduction of oxygen. This step causes the reaction of the metal oxides, that randomly emerge. Otherwise, unpainted parts become black by smoking. Finally it is immersed in Water to stop the reduction process. The result, in tones and shades, will be random, such as Nature creates, and for this reason every piece is unique.

Since 1987. Modern and contemporary Italian Art. A beautiful ArtGallery situated in the heart of Bellagio, Lake Como.

Come and visit our collection and find the perfect gift, beautifully wrapped, for someone you care about! We have a vast assortment of Home Decor, Exclusive Furniture and Tribal Art from Southeast Asia. Each piece comes complete with its story printed out for you. We offer the largest selection of Petrified Wood Furniture in Italy. Emphasizing on artisan craftsmanship and quality our aim is to offer the perfect pieces for your space and to invite you into the magical world of the Orient through their stories.

The gallery was founded in 2009 and since then has never stopped in the presentation of artists of national and international importance. Our activities are very lively and always changing.

My name is Masits Agnes. I'm originally from Hungary. I opened my own studio and gallery : "Original Watercolors of Bellagio". On the picturesque Como Lake, full of glimpses of old houses characteristic stairways that blend with the color of the Lake and green vegetation I found the right harmony for mine works that I exhibit since then in Salita Monastero 16 (near the big San Giacomo's Church).