The Institute of Theatre and Opera has organised a public presentation to illustrate the donation of the Archive of Arnaldo Momo (Venice, 1916-2008), director and theatre scholar, in cooperation with the artist’s family. The presentation will be accompanied by a discussion on Momo’s role on the Venetian scene after the Second World War as well as comparisons with other leading figures, such as Giovanni Poli and Mischa Scandella (the Institute also holds their archives). During the meeting, Arnaldo Momo’s artistic career will be illustrated through a
selection of the material held by the Institute, which will be on public display for the occasion. In fact, a great variety of documents directly related to the theatrical activities of Momo and his actress wife Sara Tagliapietra (stage photographs, playbills, press reviews of their productions, etc.) are kept in the Archive, which also contains director’s notes, scripts, autograph notebooks and a rich library. The participants at the presentation will include Arnaldo Momo’s sons, Fabio and Federico, Drawing by Arnaldo Momo Carmelo Alberti, Maria Ida Biggi, Ilaria Crotti and Carlo Montanaro