Loftie Introduces Calm Café for the Venice Art Biennale
Kalin Ned — April 24, 2026 — Art & Design
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Loftie has introduced a temporary public installation called Calm Café at Versatile. Scheduled for the opening week of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, the event will transform a historic palazzo near the Rialto Bridge into a free restorative sanctuary intended to counteract the overwhelming sensory demands of the massive art event.
In essence, Loftie's Calm Café will provide a quiet environment where visitors can rest, work, or engage in optional calming rituals. Options for activities include breathwork guided by a sand timer, journaling exercises, morning yoga, watercolor painting, and live sound baths. The space also boasts sensory kits containing eye masks, earplugs, lavender, and other calmness-promoting objects. The space includes intimate rooms, a canal-facing terrace, and a central lounge that also functions as a press room for journalists needing a reset between appointments.
Image Credit: Loftie
In essence, Loftie's Calm Café will provide a quiet environment where visitors can rest, work, or engage in optional calming rituals. Options for activities include breathwork guided by a sand timer, journaling exercises, morning yoga, watercolor painting, and live sound baths. The space also boasts sensory kits containing eye masks, earplugs, lavender, and other calmness-promoting objects. The space includes intimate rooms, a canal-facing terrace, and a central lounge that also functions as a press room for journalists needing a reset between appointments.
Image Credit: Loftie
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