Mardi Collection

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Pride London gay pride parade 2013, London, England
Marchers at the Pride London gay pride parade 2013, London, England

Masked couple posing in front of St Mark's Basilica during the carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Venetian carnival mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy,

Venetian carnival mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy,

A woman in a beautiful costume poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses with a glass ball during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A man in an elaborate costume stands in front of the Basilica Saan Marco in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses in front of a colourful facade on Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A woman dressed as a clown holds a ballon in front of a colourful facade on Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A woman wearing a hat decorated with an old sailing ship poses at the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

A man dressed as a joker poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in costume poses in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A couple in costume during the Venice Carnival posing in front of Venice lagoon, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Two women pose in the arcade at St. Marks Square, Venice; veneto; Italy

Four people dressed up during the Venice Carnival stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square, Venice, Veneto, Italy

White Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 26-01-2021

A woman and her dog pose in costume during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a colourful costume walks through St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in an elaborate costume poses in front of the Venice lagoon during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in costume stands in front of the Basilica San Marco in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses under the colonnades in St. Marks Square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two women wearing Indian style costumes and masks pose in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two people pose in front of a colourful facade on Burano during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Two girls dressed as Russian dolls stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman wearing a mask and a costume decorated with butterflies, poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

Two girls pose as pastry sellers during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

A woman covered in newspaper walks through St. Marks square dring the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman wearing an Indian style costume and mask poses in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses in costume during the Venice Carnival inside an ornate palace, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two women pose in identical costumes during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

South America, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro city, costumed dancers at carnival in the Sambadrome Marques de Sapucai

Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, Cannes Carnival song
Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (2 of 2) Date: 1933

Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival
Au Roi des Folies, official song of the Cannes Carnival 1933, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (1 of 2) Date: 1933

Music cover, While We Danced at the Mardi Gras, words by John Mercer, music by Alfred Opler. Date: 1931

Silver Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 27-01-2021

White golden Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 26-01-2021

A page from the Illustrated London News, 12th February 1853, with illustrations of Her Majestys sloop Rattlesnake fitted for the new Arctic expedition; Digby Seymour

Mlle. Irma Aubry as Polkette in Le Mardi Gras
Marie-Pauline Albaret or Mlle. Irma Aubry as Polkette in Le Mardi Gras a l Hotel des Haricots by Laurencin and Clairville, Theatre du Gymnase, 1846

Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le
French actor Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le Mardi Gras a l Hotel des Haricots by Laurencin and Clairville, Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique, 1846

Madame Leon as Elise in Le Mardi Gras a l Hotel des Haricots, folie-carnaval by Chapelle and Clairville, Theatre de Gymnase Dramatique, 1846

Le Cortege du Boeuf Gras (Mardi Gras), Paris, France
Le Cortege du Boeuf Gras (Mardi Gras Procession), Paris, France. circa 1900

Tuesday (chromolitho)
735277 Tuesday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuesday. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Brian Paddick at Pride London gay pride parade 2013, London, England
Brian Paddick, Liberal Democrat MP, and husband Petter Belsvik (who married in Norway) at the Pride London gay pride parade 2013, London, England

Mardi Gras Pageant, Canal Street, New Orleans, USA
Mardi Gras Pageant taking place in Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Date: 1904

Witch figure, hanging from a tree, creepy, Walpurgis Night

Rainbow flag on Carnaby Street for Pride, London

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"Mardi: A Celebration of Colors, Masks, and Pride" Step into the enchanting world of Mardi, where vibrant feathers and Venetian masks transport you to the Venice Carnival. Amongst a sea of revelers, a woman dons an exquisite feathered mask as she strikes a pose that captures the essence of this grand festival. In another corner of London's bustling streets, we find ourselves immersed in the electric atmosphere of Pride London gay pride parade. The year is 2013, and love knows no bounds as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate diversity and equality. Back in Venice once more, we encounter yet another captivating figure adorned in an elaborate costume at the Venice Carnival. This woman's beauty shines through her attire as she poses against the backdrop of this magical city; it truly feels like stepping into a fairytale. With every step taken during these festivities comes music that fills our hearts with joy. "Au Roi des Folies, " Cannes Carnival's official song echoes through the air - its melody becoming synonymous with laughter and celebration. Meanwhile, across oceans lies New Orleans' renowned Mardi Gras - a carnival unlike any other. Here stands a man wearing an extravagant costume before Basilica Saan Marco in St. , embodying the spirit that makes Mardi Gras so unforgettable. Venturing away from crowded streets to Burano Island reveals yet another facet of Mardi's charm. Against colorful facades reminiscent of rainbows themselves, women dressed as clowns or adorned with hats depicting old sailing ships add whimsy to this picturesque scene. As we bid adieu to these mesmerizing moments captured throughout various celebrations worldwide under one name - Mardi - let us remember that beyond costumes and masks lie stories waiting to be told; tales filled with love for oneself and others alike.