Dries Van Noten to Open Foundation in Venice's Palazzo Pisani Moretta in 2026
Former Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten, who retired in March 2024, purchased Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal in May 2025. The palace, a prime example of Venetian Gothic architecture built in the late 15th century, will house the Fondazione Dries Van Noten opening in April 2026, timed to the Venice Biennale. Conceived with partner Patrick Vangheluwe, the foundation aims to be a 'house for craftsmanship,' supporting artisans, designers, artists, and young talents through presentations, collaborative projects, residencies, satellite initiatives, and educational programs. Van Noten stated the foundation will create a living ecosystem connecting past, present, and future, giving visibility to craftsmanship in the digital age. The palace, renovated in the 18th century by Chiara Pisani in Rococo style and restored in the late 20th century, houses original works by Giambattista Tiepolo, Jacopo Guarana, Gaspare Diziani, and Giuseppe Angeli.
Key facts
- Dries Van Noten purchased Palazzo Pisani Moretta in May 2025.
- The Fondazione Dries Van Noten will open in April 2026.
- The foundation is located on the Grand Canal between Rialto Bridge and Ca' Foscari.
- The palace was built in the late 15th century in Venetian Gothic style.
- Chiara Pisani redecorated the interiors in Rococo style between 1735 and 1750.
- The palace contains original works by Tiepolo, Guarana, Diziani, and Angeli.
- Van Noten retired from fashion in March 2024.
- The foundation will focus on craftsmanship and young talents.
Entities
Artists
- Dries Van Noten
- Patrick Vangheluwe
- Giambattista Tiepolo
- Jacopo Guarana
- Gaspare Diziani
- Giuseppe Angeli
- Chiara Pisani
Institutions
- Fondazione Dries Van Noten
- Palazzo Pisani Moretta
- Artribune
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Grand Canal
- Palazzo Pisani Moretta
- Rialto Bridge
- Ca' Foscari