Günther Förg Exhibition at Palazzo Contarini Polignac, Venice

An exhibition of works by German artist Günther Förg (1952–2013) is on view at Palazzo Contarini Polignac in Venice. The show features pieces from the Dallas Museum of Art, which hosted Förg's first major American retrospective in 2018. Curated by Elisa Schaar and organized with Hauser & Wirth and the Estate of Günther Förg, the exhibition includes a large 2004 window painting with preparatory sketches, Spot Paintings from 2007–2009 displayed opposite tapestries, and bronze masks mounted on travertine and wooden bases. The works engage with themes of thresholds, windows, interior/exterior, and architecture, reflecting Förg's interest in abstraction, Expressionism, architecture, and photography. The setting of the historic palazzo on the Grand Canal, with its frescoes, mirrors, and tapestries, creates a dialogue with the art.