Banca Ifis Opens International Sculpture Park in Venice
Banca Ifis has opened the Parco Internazionale di Scultura at Villa Fürstenberg in Marocco, Venice, featuring twelve large-scale sculptures by contemporary artists from around the world. Spanning twenty hectares, this park aims to become a lively cultural hub for the Venetian lagoon, expanding cultural activities beyond the historic center. Notable artists include Igor Mitoraj, Fernando Botero, and Pablo Atchugarry, among others. Curated by Giulia Abate and Cesare Biasini Selvaggi, the unique collection was sourced for the park, which will be accessible for free starting spring 2024. Additionally, it is linked to the Italy Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, with Banca Ifis as the main sponsor. Villa Fürstenberg has a notable history dating back to the 1700s.
Key facts
- Banca Ifis opened the Parco Internazionale di Scultura at Villa Fürstenberg in Marocco, Venice.
- Twelve large-scale sculptures are installed in the twenty-hectare park.
- Artists include Igor Mitoraj, Fernando Botero, Pablo Atchugarry, Pietro Consagra, Philip Colbert, Park Eun Sun, Manolo Valdes, Annie Morris, Roberto Barni, and Julio Larraz.
- Curated by Giulia Abate and Cesare Biasini Selvaggi.
- Park opens to public in spring 2024 with free admission.
- Twinned with the Italy Pavilion of the Venice Biennale; Banca Ifis is main sponsor.
- Villa Fürstenberg's history includes the Careggiani family, Giovanni Agnelli, Clara Agnelli, and Prince Tassilo von Fürstenberg.
- Prince Sebastien Egon von Fürstenberg moved Banca Ifis headquarters there in 2000.
Entities
Artists
- Igor Mitoraj
- Fernando Botero
- Pablo Atchugarry
- Pietro Consagra
- Philip Colbert
- Park Eun Sun
- Manolo Valdes
- Annie Morris
- Roberto Barni
- Julio Larraz
Institutions
- Banca Ifis
- Villa Fürstenberg
- Parco Internazionale di Scultura
- Padiglione Italia della Biennale
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Marocco
- Venice
- Italy