Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia launches in Venice
On September 18, 2023, Marsilio Arte and Fondazione Giorgio Cini launched Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia, with backing from Fondazione di Venezia. This initiative will enhance the exhibition venue Le Stanze della Fotografia, which debuted in March 2023 on San Giorgio Maggiore island, aiming to serve as a hub for photography and attract younger audiences. The opening program features an open call for photographers under 30, with submissions due by February 29, 2024, inspired by a quote from Helmut Newton. Selected pieces will be showcased in the Helmut Newton. Legacy exhibition, set to open on March 27, 2024. Additionally, current exhibitions include Pino Settanni. I tarocchi and L'orizzonte degli eventi, with discounted entry for Venice residents from November 18-21, 2023.
Key facts
- Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia founded September 18, 2023
- Marsilio Arte and Fondazione Giorgio Cini are collaborators
- Fondazione di Venezia provided financial support
- Open call for photographers under 30, deadline February 29, 2024
- Theme: Helmut Newton quote on seduction, amusement, entertainment
- Jury includes Matthias Harder, Denis Curti, Francesca Malgara, Maurizio Galimberti
- Winners exhibit at Helmut Newton. Legacy exhibition opening March 27, 2024
- Current exhibitions: Pino Settanni. I tarocchi and L'orizzonte degli eventi (Paolo Pellegrin, Magnum Photos)
Entities
Artists
- Helmut Newton
- Pino Settanni
- Paolo Pellegrin
- Maurizio Galimberti
- Elliott Erwitt
Institutions
- Fondazione Le Stanze della Fotografia
- Marsilio Arte
- Fondazione Giorgio Cini
- Fondazione di Venezia
- Fondazione Helmut Newton
- Mia Photo Fair
- Magnum Photos
- Associazione BarchettaBlu
- Jeu de Paume
- Musée de L'Elysée
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Paris
- Lausanne
- Switzerland