Victoria Miro opens new Venice gallery in former Galleria il Capricorno space
Victoria Miro will launch a new gallery in Venice's San Marco district on 10 May 2017. The inaugural exhibition features Chris Ofili's 'Poolside Magic,' presenting his pastel, charcoal, and watercolor works on paper together for the first time. The gallery occupies the former Galleria il Capricorno, founded by Bruna Aickelin in 1971. Miro expressed gratitude to Aickelin for entrusting her with the space, noting their discussions about the gallery's legacy of championing contemporary art over five decades. She looks forward to offering artists the chance to exhibit in this inspirational setting.
Key facts
- Victoria Miro announced a new gallery in Venice
- The gallery is located in San Marco, Venice
- It opens to the public on 10 May 2017
- The inaugural exhibition is Chris Ofili: Poolside Magic
- The exhibition features Ofili's pastel, charcoal, and watercolor works on paper
- The gallery is in the former Galleria il Capricorno space
- Galleria il Capricorno was founded by Bruna Aickelin in 1971
- Miro and Aickelin discussed the gallery's legacy of contemporary art
Entities
Artists
- Chris Ofili
Institutions
- Victoria Miro
- Galleria il Capricorno
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- San Marco