Palazzo Grassi
It is one of the most renowned buildings in the Venetian lagoon and a prestigious venue for art exhibitions of exceptional interest. It is best known as the last patrician palace built on the Grand Canal before the fall of the Serenissima Republic of Venice.
Exhibition
29.03.2026—10.01.2027
Curated by Jean-Marie Gallais, curator, Pinault Collection, in collaboration with Hans-Ulrich Obrist, art director, Serpentine Galleries, for the catalogue, and Caroline Bourgeois, advisor, Pinault Collection, and Michelle Mlati, art historian
Pinault Collection presents a major exhibition dedicated to Michael Armitage, one of the most original and acclaimed voices in contemporary painting. Navigating between narratives inspired by reality and dreamlike visions, the work of Michael Armitage (born in Nairobi in 1984) addresses issues of our time, including sociopolitical tensions, violence, alluring ideologies, and the global migration crisis. His paintings open with sensitivity and critical acuity to a broader reflection on identity, memory, and the meaning of humanity.
Exhibition
29.03.2026—10.01.2027
Curated by Jean-Marie Gallais, curator, Pinault Collection
Pinault Collection presents an exhibition by Amar Kanwar, featuring two important multimedia installations on the second floor of the Palazzo Grassi. Characterized by his poetic and philosophic approach to personal, social and political situations, the Indian artist creates space at the intersection of art, documentation, and activism. His installations offer a unique form of meditation on human nature.
