Ca' Giustinian Faccanon reopens in Venice for Biennale events
The 15th-century Gothic palace Ca' Giustinian Faccanon in Venice has reopened after a year of restoration, acquired by entrepreneur Andrea Parisotto. Located near the Rialto Bridge, the 1,100-square-meter building will host contemporary art exhibitions managed by Art Events e Cultural Real Estate Studio. During the 61st Venice Biennale, it will feature the first official Vietnamese pavilion, titled 'Arte nel flusso globale' (Art in the Global Flow), curated by Do Tuong Linh, showcasing works by 10 artists using traditional Vietnamese lacquer. Additionally, a solo exhibition of Korean sculptor Shim Moon-Seup, 'Harnessed From Nature,' organized by the Fondazione Shim Moonseup per l'Arte e la Cultura and curated by Sim Eunlog, will present over 50 years of his practice. Sim Eunlog also created an AI-generated video critiquing contemporary visual regimes.
Key facts
- Ca' Giustinian Faccanon reopens after over a year of restoration.
- The palace is a rare example of Venetian Gothic architecture in San Marco.
- Acquired by Venetian entrepreneur Andrea Parisotto.
- Located in Calle delle Acque, near the Rialto Bridge.
- Built in the second half of the 15th century by the Giustinian family.
- Previously housed post offices and the editorial office of Il Gazzettino.
- Covers two levels totaling about 1,100 square meters.
- Managed by Art Events e Cultural Real Estate Studio.
- Will host the first official Vietnamese pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
- Vietnamese pavilion exhibition titled 'Arte nel flusso globale' curated by Do Tuong Linh.
- Features 10 artists working with traditional Vietnamese lacquer.
- Shim Moon-Seup solo exhibition 'Harnessed From Nature' organized by Fondazione Shim Moonseup per l'Arte e la Cultura.
- Curated by Sim Eunlog, who also created an AI video work.
- Shim Moon-Seup's practice spans over 50 years using earth, stone, wood, water, and light.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Parisotto
- Do Tuong Linh
- Shim Moon-Seup
- Sim Eunlog
Institutions
- Art Events e Cultural Real Estate Studio
- Fondazione Shim Moonseup per l'Arte e la Cultura
- Il Gazzettino
- Biennale Arte di Venezia
- Repubblica Socialista del Vietnam
Locations
- Venice
- San Marco
- Calle delle Acque
- Ponte di Rialto
- Italy