Event Overview
A landmark modern art exhibition at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, showcasing the depth and global reach of twentieth-century artistic innovation.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection presents an exceptional solo or thematic exhibition for 2025/26, dedicated to major artists linked to the Guggenheim legacy, housed in the iconic Palazzo Venier dei Leoni on the Grand Canal.
11 October 2025 - 2 March 2026
Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Dorsoduro 701, 30123 Venice, Italy
Mission:
The mission of this exhibition is to expand public understanding of Lucio Fontana’s enduring relevance and to situate ceramic practice within the broader narrative of modern art. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection aims to honour the legacy of collecting, to challenge traditional media hierarchies and to engage new audiences through the dialogues between material, form and history.
Organizer:
Organized by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice (part of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation) in collaboration with international museums, foundations and private lenders.
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view previously unseen works by Lucio Fontana in a historic Venetian palace, open to the Grand Canal. The collection offers an immersive environment where modern art, architecture and atmosphere merge. Collectors, scholars and art lovers will benefit from the depth of the material presented and the prestige of the venue. For anyone interested in the evolution of material and space in art, this exhibition is a must-see.
General admission costs
General admission: approx. €19 Reduced: €15 Free entry for certain categories (under18, EU cultural card)
Online booking recommended.
The museum is located in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, on the Grand Canal near the Accademia Bridge. Access by vaporetto: ACTV Lines 1 or 2, stop “Accademia” or “Salute”. Walking from Piazza San Marco about 10 minutes. The district is pedestrian-friendly. Consider purchasing a return vaporetto ticket and plan for possible crowds during high season.
Tickets are limited and sell out fast.
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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is one of the world’s most significant modern art museums. Since its opening to the public in 1951, housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, the institution has displayed masterpieces of modernism and supported the legacy of its founder, Peggy Guggenheim. The 2025/26 exhibition continues this legacy by revisiting a major figure in post-war art and offering fresh scholarship.
• Allocate at least 90 minutes to explore the main exhibition.
• Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends.
• Photography for personal use permitted (check signage for special works).
• Visit the garden and sculpture terrace for additional views.
• Combine visit with neighbouring venues: Punta della Dogana, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
• Purchase tickets in advance online to skip queues.
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