After a month with a busy journey schedule, November is the proper time to look again and spotlight a couple of exhibitions and designers I’ve seen alongside the best way. Venice had lengthy been on my “want-to-go” record, however the prospect of visiting a metropolis already so overwhelmed by vacationers held me again. Being in Napoli and solely a practice trip from Venice, I made a decision to make use of La Biennale Arte as the proper excuse to lastly go to town. I wrote about my preliminary expertise on this article: Biennale Arte 2026 | A Few Favourites from the Arsenale and right here in regards to the Giardini and the exhibitions all through Venice itself: Biennale Arte 2026 | Favourites from the Giardini and downtown Venice.
One of many exhibitions on the town I wished to go to was by JR, a French artist and photographer recognized for his large-scale installations and murals in public areas all over the world. In 2026, he paid tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude with ‘La Caverne du Pont Neuf’ a big scale set up across the Pont Neuf in Paris, the bridge they famously wrapped in cloth in 1985. His ‘Chronicles’ sequence usually brings collectively portraits of unusual individuals, exploring themes of id, neighborhood and social points, just like the one I went to see on the lodge..
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JR | Il Gesto
JR presents the ninth version of his ‘Chronicles’ sequence at Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, residence to The Venice Venice Resort. The exhibition, titled ‘Il Gesto’, is proven in one of many palazzo’s massive rooms on the higher flooring. The image exhibits solely a small a part of the work, full picture could be seen on the JR web site.
JR started the Chronicles sequence in 2017, creating massive scale participatory murals impressed by the work of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. For every challenge, tons of of individuals are photographed and filmed, individually or in teams. Their portraits are then introduced collectively in an in depth composition, telling a narrative a couple of explicit place or social challenge. Every participant decides how they want to be represented and remembered.
For Il Gesto, JR takes inspiration from Paolo Veronese’s The Marriage ceremony at Cana (1562–1563), a monumental portray initially created for the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. The scene exhibits the biblical wedding ceremony the place Jesus turns water into wine. As we speak, the portray is a part of the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
The total mural brings collectively 174 members of the Refettorio Paris neighborhood, together with visitors, volunteers and cooks. Refettorio Paris is a neighborhood challenge that brings individuals collectively by way of meals ready by cooks, utilizing surplus meals to serve individuals in want [watch the video to learn more about this project] Their portraits are woven right into a tapestry by Fondazione Bonotto. As within the different works within the Chronicles sequence, every participant was photographed and recorded, contributing to a collective composition during which each face represents a person story.
Il Gesto stays on view at Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto till 24 November 2026 by appointment solely.
A couple of photos from the room and the view from the balcony
The Venice Venice Resort
The truth that his work was displayed at The Venice Venice Resort was an exquisite bonus. The Venice Venice Resort has develop into one of many higher recognized design accommodations in Venice. Situated alongside the Grand Canal, reverse the Rialto Bridge, it’s housed in Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, one of many oldest palazzi within the metropolis, courting again to the thirteenth century. Based by Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo, the couple behind vogue label Golden Goose, the lodge opened in 2022 following the transformation of the historic constructing.
What makes the lodge distinctive is its mixture of historic Venetian structure, modern artwork, design, vogue and interiors. It additionally positions itself as a cultural assembly place, with its personal perspective on town. Alongside the lodge and restaurant, the foyer homes two outlets, whereas the separate Venice M’Artwork retailer is positioned by the courtyard entrance.
I used to be invited to view JR’s work in one of many lodge’s suites, the place I obtained a personal introduction to the exhibition. Whereas ready, we additionally took a glance across the outlets and the presentation of ceramic works by Antonio Banaldil. Afterwards, we headed to the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal for a drink and a chew to eat.
An exhibition of the work of ceramist Antonio Banaldi
One of many shops at The Venice Venice
No have to say we beloved the view from the terrace and it grew to become much more stunning throughout sundown
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