In Venice you can adopt a magazine to support the periodicals library of the Querini Stampalia Foundation

The Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice has launched an initiative called 'Adotta una rivista' (Adopt a Magazine) to support its periodicals library (emeroteca). The campaign invites individuals to sponsor subscriptions to the approximately 200 Italian and international magazines the library receives annually, covering topics from art and architecture to politics and society. The goal is to double the number of donors and ensure the continuity of this dynamic resource for students, scholars, and readers.

This initiative matters because it highlights the often-overlooked role of periodicals in maintaining a living, up-to-date library. By making the emeroteca a shared community asset, the foundation reinforces its historic mission—dating back to 1868—to promote study and useful disciplines. In an era of digital fragmentation, 'Adotta una rivista' underscores the value of sustained, collective support for physical spaces where contemporary thought and research take shape.