Exhibitions

See You, Venice

Venice, Italy

A cross-temporal exploration of the human face, tracing the intimate link between physical features and the spirit within.

oil on canvas

Image credit

Roberto de Pinto Di notte con un filo di perle oil on canvas 40 x 30 cm. © Tommaso Calabro

Meet the artist

Also featuring: Vincenzo Agnetti, Giulia Andreani, Enrico Baj, John Baldessari, Giacomo Balla, Maurizio Bertinetti, Peter Blake, Giovanni Boldini, Michele Bubacco, Giovanni Maria Butteri, Guido Cadorin, Miriam Cahn, Matteo Capriotti, Roberto Cattivelli, Francesco Cima, Cecilia Cocco, Alberto Colliva, Gino De Dominicis, Roberto de Pinto, Giorgio de Chirico, Leonardo Dalla Torre, Leonardo Devito, Daria Dmytrenko, Leonor Fini, Eva Fischer, Louis Gauffier, Vittore Ghislandi, Albert Gleizes, Emilio Gola, Agnese Guido, Maggi Hambling, Sofia Izmailova, Alex Katz, Bogdan Koshevoy, Stanislao Lepri, Carlo Levi, Talia Levitt, Andrea Loi, Sergio Lombardo, Onorio Marinari, Alessandro Miotti, Verde Montezemolo, Katherina Olschbaur, Pierre – Auguste Renoir, Mimmo Rotella, Ben Schonzeit, Aldo Sergio, Harold Stevenson, Geraldine Sweney, Tiger Tateishi, Pavel Tchelitchew, Gianbattista Tiepolo, Mario Tozzi ...

The Movement

Contemporary Art, Painting, Pop Art

ArtLovers Tip

Look closely at Giorgio de Chirico’s Nudo di donna to see how he handles the vulnerability of the subject compared to the more formal, historical portraits nearby.

Exhibition Highlights - What you’ll see

Spanning centuries of artistic inquiry, this exhibition examines portraiture as a vessel for memory and a reflection of the soul. From the classical precision of Tiepolo to the bold modernism of Alex Katz, the collection highlights how the genre continues to evolve while remaining anchored in the desire to make the invisible presence of another person felt. It is a study of identity captured through the lens of physiognomy—the age-old belief that our outer appearance is the ultimate mirror of our character.

You're watching a dialogue between eras inside a Venetian palace. Soft light hits the intricate turbans in a Tiepolo sketch, while nearby, the sharp lines of a contemporary canvas challenge your gaze. The space feels like a private library of identities, where every wall offers a different perspective on what it means to be seen, recognized, and remembered.

Worth the trip

  • Spanning Centuries: See rare works from the 16th century alongside cutting-edge contemporary pieces, showing how the art of the face has remained a constant obsession.
  • Venetian Context: Experience these portraits within the historic Campo San Polo, where the city’s own legacy of masks and representation adds a layer of depth.
  • Curated Synthesis: This exhibition represents the culmination of years of research by the gallery, bringing together a vast and diverse group of masters in an intimate setting.

How to experience it

Move slowly between the rooms to compare how artists across generations have interpreted the human gaze. After leaving the gallery, walk through the quieter alleys of the San Polo district and observe the faces of those you pass; you may find the portraits you just saw have subtly altered the way you perceive the strangers around you.

See it here

Because you are an artlover,

Join our community of art enthusiasts and discover exhibitions, artists, and masterpieces tailored to your tastes. Get personalized recommendations and never miss a must-see show again.

Join us