Erwin Wurm's Dreamers Exhibition Opens at Palazzo Fortuny in Venice
Opening on May 6 at Museo Fortuny in Venice, the exhibition titled Dreamers celebrates the work of Austrian artist Erwin Wurm and will be on display until November 22, 2026. Curated by Elisabetta Barisoni and Cristina Da Roit, the showcase delves into Wurm's significant artistic explorations. Born in 1954 in Bruck an der Mur, Wurm redefines conventional sculpture by blending time, performance, and everyday items. Key highlights include the One Minute Sculptures (1996–97), where attendees interact with ordinary objects, and the Dreamers series, which features soft sculptures that investigate themes of the body and immateriality. Additionally, the exhibition reflects on the absence of the body in the context of Mariano Fortuny's legacy, contrasting Wurm's bodiless creations with Fortuny's textiles within the palace's historical backdrop.
Key facts
- Exhibition Dreamers opens May 6 at Museo Fortuny, Venice
- Runs until November 22, 2026
- Curated by Elisabetta Barisoni and Cristina Da Roit
- Artist Erwin Wurm born in Bruck an der Mur in 1954
- Features One Minute Sculptures (1996–97) interactive installations
- Includes Dreamers series with soft elements and human limbs
- Wurm's bodiless garments juxtaposed with Fortuny's fabrics
- Exhibition uses Palazzo Fortuny spaces as integral part
Entities
Artists
- Erwin Wurm
- Mariano Fortuny
Institutions
- Museo Fortuny
- Palazzo Fortuny
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Bruck an der Mur
- Austria