Venice Easter 2026 Exhibition Guide: Major Shows Across Museums and Galleries

Venice offers numerous significant exhibitions during the Easter 2026 period across its major cultural institutions. At the Gallerie dell'Accademia, Jacopo Tintoretto's 'Stories of Genesis' cycle is displayed following restoration, reuniting four of five canvases for the first time since the 19th century, with one loaned from the Uffizi Galleries. The Pinault Collection presents multiple exhibitions: Michael Armitage's large-scale paintings blending East African references with Western art history at Palazzo Grassi; Amar Kanwar's installation 'The Peacock's Graveyard' exploring impermanence and political resistance; and at Punta della Dogana, Lorna Simpson's retrospective focusing on her painting from the last decade, alongside Paulo Nazareth's works documenting his barefoot journeys across America and Africa. Palazzo Ducale hosts 'Etruscans and Venetians: Waters, Cults and Sanctuaries,' examining sacred water sites in ancient cultures. Ca' Pesaro features Jenny Saville's first major Venetian exhibition and 'Paper Design' showcasing artistic paper design. Le stanze della fotografia presents 'Horst P. Horst: The Geometry of Grace,' analyzing the photographer's structural approach. Museo Correr displays Bizhan Bassiri's 'Prince' project with ninety artist images. Ca' Rezzonico shows Francesco Guardi's works from the Calouste Gulbenkian collection. Museo Fortuny exhibits Antonio Scaccabarozzi's translucent works. Museo del Vetro presents 'Vero Casanova,' an immersive glass installation. Palazzo Mocenigo explores early 20th-century Japanese men's kimonos. Casa dei Tre Oci hosts Joseph Kosuth's conceptual language-based exhibition. Ocean Space features 'Tide of Returns' by the Repatriates Collective, addressing cultural restitution and ecological knowledge. Most exhibitions run through late 2026, with some extending into 2027.