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Fondazione Pareidolia Launches with Venice Biennale Show

institutional · 2026-04-26

So, there’s this new foundation called Fondazione Pareidolia, which was set up in 2023. It’s all about contemporary art and is headed by Ezio Fabiani, with Masha Jokic and Andrea Maffioli by his side. They operate out of Belgrade and London, and the full name translates to 'Fondazione Pareidolia for the preservation of Fine Arts and the establishment of a new aesthetic canon.' Their goal is to inspire creative exploration and expand conversations about contemporary art. From April 18 to 21, 2024, they’re organizing a pop-up exhibition titled 'Giorni Felici' at Palazzo Dandolo in Venice, perfectly timed with the 60th Venice Biennale. Domenico de Chirico is curating it, featuring a variety of artworks to spark dialogue without a specific theme.

Key facts

  • Fondazione Pareidolia founded in 2023 by Ezio Fabiani, Masha Jokic, and Andrea Maffioli.
  • Headquarters in Belgrade and London.
  • Full name: Fondazione Pareidolia per la preservazione delle Belle Arti e l’affermazione di un nuovo canone di Estetica.
  • Team members have experience at Lévy Gorvy (New York, London, Hong Kong).
  • Inaugural exhibition 'Giorni Felici' at Palazzo Dandolo, Venice, April 18-21, 2024.
  • Curated by Domenico de Chirico, inspired by Samuel Beckett's 1961 play.
  • Features 16 artists: Chiara Capellini, Liz West, Filippo Cegani, The Back Studio, Rebeca Romero, Igor Simic, Alwin Lay, Martina Cassatella, Norimichi Hirakawa, Nebojsa Despotovic, Jure Kastelic, Andrew Iacobucci, Erik Swars, FAMED, Mark Huebner, Niyaz Najafov.
  • Exhibition coincides with the 60th Venice Biennale opening.

Entities

Artists

  • Ezio Fabiani
  • Masha Jokic
  • Andrea Maffioli
  • Domenico de Chirico
  • Samuel Beckett
  • Chiara Capellini
  • Liz West
  • Filippo Cegani
  • The Back Studio
  • Rebeca Romero
  • Igor Simic
  • Alwin Lay
  • Martina Cassatella
  • Norimichi Hirakawa
  • Nebojsa Despotovic
  • Jure Kastelic
  • Andrew Iacobucci
  • Erik Swars
  • FAMED
  • Mark Huebner
  • Niyaz Najafov
  • Claudia Giraud

Institutions

  • Fondazione Pareidolia
  • Fondazione Pareidolia per la preservazione delle Belle Arti e l’affermazione di un nuovo canone di Estetica
  • Lévy Gorvy
  • Palazzo Dandolo
  • Biennale di Venezia
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Belgrade
  • Serbia
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Canal Grande
  • New York
  • United States
  • Hong Kong
  • China
  • Torino

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