Ferdinando Scianna and René Burri Dual Exhibition at Casa dei Tre Oci, Venice
A dual exhibition featuring photographers Ferdinando Scianna and René Burri opens at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice, curated by Denis Curti. Scianna presents over 50 unpublished shots commissioned by the Fondazione di Venezia for the 500th anniversary of the Venetian Ghetto. Burri's work includes small-format travel photos and large-scale architectural images of Luis Barragán in Mexico. Both photographers were members of Magnum Photos, with Burri having served as its president before his death in 2014. The exhibition runs until January 8, 2017.
Key facts
- Ferdinando Scianna created over 50 unpublished photographs for the 500th anniversary of the Venetian Ghetto.
- The exhibition is curated by Denis Curti at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice.
- Scianna's work was commissioned by the Fondazione di Venezia.
- René Burri's display includes small-format travel photos and large architectural images of Luis Barragán in Mexico.
- Both photographers were members of Magnum Photos.
- René Burri died in 2014 and was a former president of Magnum Photos.
- The exhibition opens to the public today and runs until January 8, 2017.
- Scianna has been with Magnum Photos for over 30 years.
Entities
Artists
- Ferdinando Scianna
- René Burri
- Luis Barragán
Institutions
- Casa dei Tre Oci
- Fondazione di Venezia
- Magnum Photos
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Mexico