Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore

The non-profit organization Benedicti Claustra has the clear and determined will of the Benedictine monks to promote and support projects for the development of art and artistic research, always privileged channels for evangelization and spiritual growth. The Benedicti Claustra realize cultural projects, such as permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as restoriation activities in the context of protection, promotion and enhancement of the historical and artistic heritage of the Abbey of San Giorgio Maggiore. To further this goals, a section of the building was converted to an exhibition space, the Officina dell’Arte Spirituale, aimed at fosteringthe exchange of ideas and the spiritual and cultural dialogue between the monastic community, artists and visitors of the Abbey.