Matteo de Mayda

It Was Sea

book
During the night between 12 and 13 November 2019 Venice faced one of the most serious emergencies ever experienced. The high tide reached 187 centimeters, making it the second highest ever after the famous “Acqua Granda” of 1966. More than 85% of the city was submerged and the estimated cost for Venice was €1bn. According to a large study by the American non-profit organization Climate Central, Venice will end up underwater by 2050.

During the night between 12 and 13 November 2019 Venice faced one of the most serious emergencies ever experienced. The high tide reached 187 centimeters, making it the second highest ever after the famous “Acqua Granda” of 1966. More than 85% of the city was submerged and the estimated cost for Venice was €1bn.
According to a large study by the American non-profit organization Climate Central, Venice will end up underwater by 2050.
Era Mare it’s a book published by bruno with words by Francesca Seravalle, in a spirit of solidarity with the Venetian inhabitants who were damaged from the floods between 12 and 28 November 2019.
The proceeds were donated to Do.Ve cultural association, a network of commercial activities and private citizens involved in the preservation and valorization of a large area of the Dorsoduro district.

Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
A kid is clinging to the bell tower of St. Mark Square to avoid the water that submerged the city. Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
A man working in front of Rialto Bridge despite the water submerged the area. On the night of the 12th of November 2019, Venice faced one of the most severe flooding of its millennial history. The tide reached 187 centimeters, making it the second highest after the infamous “Acqua Granda” of 1966. Venice, Italy, 2019
Eccezionale acqua alta a Venezia, dove la marea è salita a 187cm, il dato più alto dall'alluvione del 1966. La mattina dopo, il sindaco Brugnaro ha dichiarato lo stato di calamità. Venezia, Italia, 2019
The water of Giudecca Canal invading the Fondamenta Zattere. Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
A man reaches a bridge in the Zattere shore, when water of the Giudecca Canal invaded the city. Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019
The water of Giudecca Canal invading the Fondamenta Zattere. Exceptional acqua alta, or high water, in Venice, where the tide went up to 187cm, the highest level since the 1966 flood. Brugnaro, the mayor declared a state of disaster. Venice, Italy, 2019