S3 Ep.12 - When Art Pollinates a City. A chat with Judi Harvest

In this captivating episode of Venice Talks, Monica sits down with internationally renowned artist Judi Harvest to explore the luminous, layered world she has built between Murano’s glass furnaces and Venice’s buzzing garden beehives.

Judi shares how a brief trip to Venice decades ago became a lifelong journey — one that has shaped her art, her activism, and her sense of belonging. From collaborating with Murano glassmasters to creating installations that highlight the fragility of both nature and culture, her work is a powerful blend of beauty and urgency.

This is not just a conversation about art — it’s about transformation, memory, and the deep emotional threads that connect people to place.

🔹 Key Notes from the Episode:

• How a brief visit to Venice became a lifelong artistic and personal journey
• The magic and heartbreak of working with Murano’s master glassmakers
• Why bees, gardens, and endangered ecosystems have taken center stage in her work
• The intersection of art, activism, and preservation in a city at risk
• Reflections on legacy, inspiration, and staying rooted through change

🎧 If you love Venice, art with meaning, and stories that shimmer with life, this episode is for you.

✨ Credits:

Hosted by Monica Cesarato

Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media

Guest: Judi Harvest

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