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Cave Canem: Dogs in Contemporary Art at Galleria Boccanera, Trento

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Galleria Boccanera in Trento presents 'Cave Canem', a group exhibition curated by Giorgia Lucchi Boccanera that explores the representation of dogs in contemporary art. The title references a Pompeii mosaic inscription. The show includes works by established artists such as Laurina Paperina, Chantal Joffe, and Gian Marco Montesano, alongside emerging talents like Andrea Fontanari, Cristian Avram, Zoe Lacchei, and Romanian artist Alin Bozbiciu. Many pieces come from the gallerist's personal collection, while others were lent by artists' studios and private galleries. The exhibition catalogue features Peggy, a mixed-breed dog, on its cover.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Cave Canem' at Galleria Boccanera, Trento
  • Curated by Giorgia Lucchi Boccanera
  • Title derives from a Pompeii mosaic inscription
  • Features artists: Laurina Paperina, Chantal Joffe, Gian Marco Montesano, Andrea Fontanari, Cristian Avram, Zoe Lacchei, Alin Bozbiciu
  • Includes works from the gallerist's collection and loans from artists' studios and private galleries
  • Catalogue cover features Peggy, a mixed-breed dog
  • Focus on contemporary art with canine subject matter
  • Highlights emerging artists and Eastern European representation

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgia Lucchi Boccanera
  • Laurina Paperina
  • Chantal Joffe
  • Gian Marco Montesano
  • Andrea Fontanari
  • Cristian Avram
  • Zoe Lacchei
  • Alin Bozbiciu

Institutions

  • Galleria Boccanera

Locations

  • Trento
  • Italy
  • Pompeii
  • Romania

Sources