Ciro Palumbo's 'Silent Crossings' at Venice Biennale 2026
Italian painter Ciro Palumbo presents his solo exhibition 'Silent Crossings' at the Gervasuti Foundation at Supernova in Venice from June 20 to 28, 2026, as part of the Special Events of the Tanzania Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale. Curated by Martina Cavallarin, the show explores inner journeys through metaphysical imagery. Palumbo, born in Zurich in 1965 and based in Turin, draws on the Italian Metaphysical tradition of Giorgio de Chirico and Alberto Savinio. His works feature solitary wanderers, suspended boats, and impossible architectures. The exhibition is supported by Artesicura, an art protection and management company. Palumbo has held over 100 solo shows and previously participated in the 54th Venice Biennale (Piedmont Pavilion) and collateral events of the Grenada National Pavilion in 2022 and 2024. His works are in collections including MACIST Museum in Biella and Civic Gallery of Modern Art G. Sciortino in Monreale.
Key facts
- Ciro Palumbo's solo exhibition 'Silent Crossings' runs June 20-28, 2026 at Gervasuti Foundation at Supernova, Venice.
- Opening reception is June 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
- The exhibition is part of the Special Events of the Tanzania Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale.
- Curated by Martina Cavallarin.
- Palumbo's work is influenced by Italian Metaphysical painters Giorgio de Chirico and Alberto Savinio.
- Palumbo was born in Zurich in 1965 and lives and works in Turin.
- He has held over 100 solo exhibitions and participated in Artexpo New York and Context Art Miami.
- Previous Biennale participation includes the 54th Venice Biennale (Piedmont Pavilion) and Grenada Pavilion collateral events in 2022 and 2024.
- Works are in collections of MACIST Museum (Biella) and Civic Gallery of Modern Art G. Sciortino (Monreale).
- The exhibition is supported by Artesicura, an art protection and management company.
Entities
Artists
- Ciro Palumbo
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Alberto Savinio
- Martina Cavallarin
- Lorna Benedict Mashiba
Institutions
- Gervasuti Foundation at Supernova
- Padiglione Nazionale della Repubblica Unita di Tanzania
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Ministero dell'Informazione, della Cultura, delle Arti e dello Sport della Tanzania
- Artesicura
- MACIST Museum
- Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna G. Sciortino
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Cannaregio 3218/A – Fondamenta della Sensa, Venice
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Turin
- Biella
- Monreale