Tadao Ando to Transform Venice's Dogana di Mare into Pinault Museum
On September 20, 2007, François Pinault and Tadao Ando announced their intention to transform the Dogana di Mare in Venice into a dedicated venue for Pinault's contemporary art collection. This initiative comes after Pinault's previous plan for a museum on Île Seguin was scrapped in May 2005. The abandoned Dogana di Mare, situated in Dorsoduro near the Basilica della Salute, was granted to Pinault on April 5, 2007, following a competitive bidding process. Ando's architectural vision features two concrete columns, the removal of walls to expose brick naves, and a central patio to enhance transparency. Pinault plans to invest between €20-30 million, with the museum set to debut in June 2009 during the Venice Biennale. Monique Veaute succeeded Jean-Jacques Aillagon as the head of Palazzo Grassi.
Key facts
- François Pinault and Tadao Ando presented plans for the Dogana di Mare on September 20, 2007.
- The Dogana di Mare is located at the tip of Dorsoduro in Venice, near the Basilica della Salute.
- Pinault abandoned a previous museum project on Île Seguin near Paris in May 2005.
- Venice issued a tender for the Dogana di Mare in July 2006.
- Pinault's bid faced competition from a consortium including the Veneto region, Alberto Rigotti, and the Guggenheim Foundation with Zaha Hadid.
- Pinault won the 30-year renewable concession on April 5, 2007.
- Ando's design includes two concrete columns, removal of transverse walls, a central concrete patio, and contemporary metal doors.
- The museum is expected to open in June 2009, coinciding with the Venice Biennale.
- Pinault plans to invest €20-30 million, excluding the collection.
- Monique Veaute replaced Jean-Jacques Aillagon as head of Palazzo Grassi.
Entities
Artists
- Tadao Ando
- Zaha Hadid
- Vittorio Gregotti
- Jacopo de Barbari
Institutions
- Palazzo Grassi
- Fondazione Pinault
- Guggenheim Foundation
- Venice Biennale
- Romaeuropa festival
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Dorsoduro
- Basilica della Salute
- Grand Canal
- Giudecca Canal
- Île Seguin
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —