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Palazzo Grassi hosts first Italian Sigmar Polke retrospective

exhibition · 2026-04-24

Palazzo Grassi in Venice marks the tenth anniversary of its reopening with a major exhibition of Sigmar Polke, the first retrospective in Italy of the artist who died in 2010. The atrium features 'Axial Age', a monumental ensemble of paintings. The show runs from April 17 to November 6, 2016.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Palazzo Grassi, Venice
  • First Sigmar Polke retrospective in Italy
  • Artist Sigmar Polke died in 2010
  • Exhibition runs April 17 to November 6, 2016
  • Palazzo Grassi celebrates ten years since reopening
  • Atrium displays 'Axial Age' monumental paintings

Entities

Artists

  • Sigmar Polke

Institutions

  • Palazzo Grassi
  • artpress

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

Sources