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Mario Testino Returns to Venice with Patricia Low Contemporary Solo Show

exhibition · 2026-07-31

At the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, Patricia Low Contemporary is featuring a major solo show by Mario Testino. This follows his highly praised exhibition at the gallery’s Gstaad site, marking his return. The display showcases a selection of his famous fashion portraits, stunning floral compositions, still life works, and recent horse studies, reflecting Testino's evolution from fashion photographer to contemporary artist. Set in the picturesque city of Venice, known for its artistic heritage and craftsmanship, the exhibition sparks a dialogue between Testino's work and art history. The opening aligns perfectly with the Biennale event.

Key facts

  • Patricia Low Contemporary is presenting a major solo exhibition of Mario Testino.
  • The exhibition opens during the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
  • It marks Testino's return to the gallery after his presentation in Gstaad.
  • The show includes iconic fashion portraits, monumental floral compositions, still lifes and recent equine studies.
  • The exhibition reflects Testino's evolution beyond fashion photography into contemporary fine art.
  • Venice's artistic legacy spans Renaissance harmony to Rococo decorative richness.
  • The city is described as long synonymous with beauty, craftsmanship and spectacle.
  • The presentation is curated as a selection of works by Testino.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Patricia Low Contemporary
  • La Biennale di Venezia

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Gstaad
  • Switzerland
  • Swiss Alps

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