San Polo Art Gallery

Founded in 2021 in Venice, San Polo district, the Gallery brings together contemporary art and design

Contemporary Artists

The Gallery hosts Italian and international artists, showcasing artworks in sculpture and photography

Art Exhibitions

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Beppe Borella

Oversized Marble Sculptures: playful relics of a bygone childhood

Max Farina

The Venice Cronorama, Rivus Altus photographic project

Daniele Accossato

Sacred Commodity: something to gagged, locked, ready for shipment

Valeria Vaccaro

Material Illusion: a short-circuit between appearance and reality

Dario Tironi

Body of Plastic: cyber-sculptures and fragments of consumer society

Manuel Felisi

The Vertigini series: a fusion of painting and photography in emotional natural landscapes

San Polo Art Gallery Venice Showcases Italian & International Art

curating a vibrant program of exhibitions that move between styles and mediums — from thought-provoking art installations to contemporary sculptures and evocative photography. The Gallery is also committed to collaboration, having partnered with prestigious institutions like Fondaco dei Tedeschi, the Municipality of Venice, IUAV University, and Ca’ Foscari University.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Beppe Borella's sculpture at San Polo Art Gallery

Beppe Borella >

Max Farina's photography at San Polo Art Gallery

Max Farina >

Miryana Todorova's painting at San Polo Art Gallery

Dario Tironi >

Daniele Accossato Contemporary Sculpture San Polo Art Gallery Venice

Daniele Accossato >

Manuel Felisi Vertigine Contemporary Artworks at San Polo Art Gallery in Venice

Mauel Felisi >

Valeria Vaccaro marble sculpture San Polo Art Gallery Venice

Valeria Vaccaro >

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART BLOG

Banksy’s identity revealed: does knowing his name change anything?

What changes when the mystery disappears?   For three decades, Banksy has challenged authority, mocked consumer culture and transformed public spaces into canvases while keeping his true identity hidden from the world. Some critics believe Banksy's anonymity is...

Street Art: From Underground Practice to Marketing and Moralism Tool

The Subversion Lost: When Street Art Becomes a Megaphone   What happens when an art form born on the streets from the most marginalized fringes of urban youth—with its disjointed language, spontaneous codes, and undisciplined rage—loses all its subversive power...

Art Against ICE: Protest, Resistance, and the Role of Contemporary Art

What happened in Minneapolis and what is happening across the United States   After months of violence and threats by federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (known as ICE) January 7th marked one of the most dramatic moments of their operations:...

Horst P. Horst: Photography and Art in Venice

The Major Exhibition Dedicated to the Iconic Photographer   One of the most refined figures in international photography, renowned for his iconic images published in Vogue, returns to the spotlight with a major exhibition in Venice. Hosted at Le Stanze della...

Cattelan’s Golden Toilet – America

A sign that the market has stopped believing in magic, in narrative, in the mythology of curators.   Cattelan’s toilet, once a media fetish-author, is now evaluated not as a gesture but as precious scrap: a sign that the market has stopped believing in magic, in...

Hoepli Milano: 150 Years of Publishing and Editorial History

Between Milanese Culture and Corporate Crisis   Founded in Milan at the end of the 19th century by Ulrico Hoepli, the historic publishing house has represented for more than a century and a half a key reference point for Italian culture and for the technical and...

Russia and the Debate at the Venice Biennale 2026

The international controversy reopens the question of art’s independence   The upcoming Venice Biennale, one of the most important events in the international art world, is preparing to open on May 9, 2026 amid diplomatic tensions and renewed questions about the...

Russia to Reopen Its Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2026

Art, Music, and Cultural Dialogue   Just a few months before the opening of the 2026 Venice Biennale, one of the most important events for the world of contemporary art, news has emerged that is likely to spark discussion across the international art system....

South Africa Withdraws from the Venice Biennale 2026

The Goliath Case Closes Amid Art, Politics, and Freedom of Expression   South Africa’s Pavilion will remain empty at the Venice Biennale 2026. After months of institutional tensions, legal appeals, and failed mediation attempts, the South African government has...

Venice Biennale Arte 2026: “In Minor Keys”, a New Way of Listening to Contemporary Art

the 61st International Art Exhibition will revolve around In Minor Keys   The Venice Biennale 2026 is set to mark a significant shift within the international contemporary art landscape, proposing a slower and more reflective approach compared to previous...

PAST EVENTS

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THE VENICE CRONORAMA – RIVUS ALTUS IN 10 YEARS by Max Farina >

Ten years is a long journey ! Rivus Altus’ project started in Venice 10 years ago, participated in international fairs, landed first in Beverly Hills and then in New York, began to tour the world in the most unexpected places, and finally returned to Venice with this exhibition at Fondaco dei Tedeschi, from february 7 to april 7, 2024. A photographic journey through the transformations of the city of Venice, each shot tells a story. A decade of dedication and passion to immortalize the passing of time in the floating city.

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San Polo Art Gallery Venice

Venezia San Polo 2102 - (close to Rialto bridge, 5 min)

Opening time: every day 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

 

Contact: (+39) 041 93 47 222 / Ph. (+39) 393 98 56 018 / Ph. (+39) 333 39 59 872

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Our team is always available to offer insights into the artworks and artists on display, ensuring a deeper and more engaging visitor experience. Whether you’re a collector, a local, or a curious traveler, San Polo Art Gallery invites you to discover the world of Contemporary Art in one of the most iconic locations in San Polo Venice.