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Time and the Sacred: Two Collections Converge in Padua's Deconsecrated Church

exhibition · 2026-04-26

The Church of Sant'Agnese in Padua, which was deconsecrated in 1949 and suffered partial destruction during WWII, is currently the venue for the exhibition titled 'Qui e Ora. Due collezioni nello spirito del tempo' (Here and Now). This display showcases the Alberto Peruzzo Collection, which has been part of the Fondazione Alberto Peruzzo since 2023, alongside the AGIVERONA Collection belonging to Anna and Giorgio Fasol. Curated by Marco Meneguzzo in collaboration with Fineco, the exhibition is organized into two sections: the nave features AGIVERONA, while the sacristy presents Peruzzo. Notable works include a video performance by Ivan Moudov and pieces from Diango Hernández, Arcangelo Sassolino, and Nari Ward. The review indicates a forced generational divide, advocating for a more cohesive dialogue.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Qui e Ora' at Fondazione Alberto Peruzzo in Padua
  • Venue: deconsecrated Church of Sant'Agnese, deconsecrated in 1949 after WWII bombings
  • Combines Alberto Peruzzo Collection and AGIVERONA Collection (Anna and Giorgio Fasol)
  • Critical text by Marco Meneguzzo, partnership with Fineco
  • Peruzzo collection in sacristy features historicized 20th-century artists
  • AGIVERONA collection in nave features emerging and young artists
  • Ivan Moudov video manipulates clock hands over 24 hours
  • Jannis Kounellis permanent sculpture with wooden beam, jute sack, knife
  • Works by Nari Ward, Hermann Nitsch, Giovanni Ozzola, Chagall, Paul Jenkins, Sam Francis, Serena Vestrucci
  • Review criticizes forced generational split between spaces

Entities

Artists

  • Ivan Moudov
  • Diango Hernández
  • Arcangelo Sassolino
  • Alberto Garutti
  • Nari Ward
  • Hermann Nitsch
  • Giovanni Ozzola
  • Jannis Kounellis
  • Marc Chagall
  • Paul Jenkins
  • Sam Francis
  • Serena Vestrucci
  • Felice Casorati
  • Jacopo Mazzonelli
  • Alberto Villa

Institutions

  • Fondazione Alberto Peruzzo
  • Collezione AGIVERONA
  • Fineco
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Padua
  • Italy
  • Church of Sant'Agnese
  • Porta Molino

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