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Vitel Tonné: A Culinary-Themed Group Show at Palazzo Cesari-Marchesi in Venice

exhibition · 2026-05-05

A group exhibition titled 'Vitel Tonné' has opened at Palazzo Cesari-Marchesi, the Venetian venue of The Pool NYC, a team founded by Luigi Franchin and Viola Romoli. The show takes its theme from a culinary and convivial thread, with artists occupying the walls, stairs, furniture, and even toilets of the lagoon palace. The exhibition is structured like a full menu, from antipasto to dessert, mixing techniques and supports to evoke a tasting experience. Featured artists include Ercole Barovier (glass works), Riccardo Guarneri (painting), Giorgio Griffa, Sol LeWitt, Federico Solmi, Luigi Ontani, Bertozzi & Casoni, and Piero Gilardi, among others. The show is presented as a highlight of the Venice art week.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Vitel Tonné' at Palazzo Cesari-Marchesi in Venice
  • Venue is the Venetian headquarters of The Pool NYC
  • The Pool NYC is led by Luigi Franchin and Viola Romoli
  • Theme is culinary and convivial, structured like a full menu
  • Artists occupy walls, stairs, furniture, and toilets of the palace
  • Works by Ercole Barovier, Riccardo Guarneri, Giorgio Griffa, Sol LeWitt, Federico Solmi, Luigi Ontani, Bertozzi & Casoni, Piero Gilardi
  • Exhibition is part of the Venice art week
  • Article written by Arianna Testino

Entities

Artists

  • Ercole Barovier
  • Riccardo Guarneri
  • Giorgio Griffa
  • Sol LeWitt
  • Federico Solmi
  • Luigi Ontani
  • Bertozzi & Casoni
  • Piero Gilardi
  • Arianna Testino

Institutions

  • Palazzo Cesari-Marchesi
  • The Pool NYC

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

Sources