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

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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

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Valeria Vaccaro marble sculpture San Polo Art Gallery Venice

Valeria Vaccaro >

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART BLOG

Banksy returns with a statue in London criticising contemporary nationalism

New Work Appears Overnight in Waterloo Place Amid Renewed Attention on the Artist   A large resin statue appeared overnight on Wednesday 29th in the heart of Victorian London, in Waterloo Place, bearing the signature of the elusive Bristol street artist on its...

The New Italian Artistic Elite (Or Why There Isn’t One)

Total freedom is a symptom of irrelevance   Beyond the usual victimist whining, in Italy the contemporary artist enjoys a freedom their predecessors would not even have dreamed of—because contemporary art barely interests anyone anymore. They no longer answer to...

Venice Biennale 2026 in Chaos: Jury Resigns and Golden Lions Go to the Public

Historic Shake-Up at the Venice Biennale as Visitors Take Control of the Prestigious Awards   The 61st edition of the Venice Biennale 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most controversial in the history of the event. Just days before the official opening...

Arilica Festival 2026: Contemporary Art and Large-scale Works of Beppe Borella

A festival transforming the city into a cultural laboratory     In Peschiera del Garda, Arilica – Festival della Cultura takes shape as a project of diffused contemporary art that, from March 21 to May 24, 2026, transforms the city into a true open-air exhibition...

Venice Biennale and the Russian Pavilion: Pussy Riot’s proposal for a space of dissent

Art, politics, and activism at the center of the debate in the Biennale Gardens   The Venice Biennale, long considered one of the most important global stages for contemporary art, is once again at the center of international debate. This time, attention is not...

Is the British Museum erasing the word “Palestine”?

Changes within the Middle Eastern Galleries   Starting in early 2026, the British Museum has reportedly been removing the terms "Palestine" and "Palestinian culture" from the information panels in its Middle Eastern galleries. In the halls of one of the most...

Hokusai in Lecco: The Secret of the Wave exhibition at Palazzo delle Paure

A journey through Japanese art and the influence of Western visual culture   At Palazzo delle Paure, a new exhibition celebrates the genius of Katsushika Hokusai, one of the most influential artists in the history of art. From March 21 to September 27, 2026, the...

Valeria Vaccaro, Ossimoro within the MIMESIS project

Between design and sculpture: marble as perceptual illusion Ossimoro Collection by Valeria Vaccaro (MIMESIS project). Photo: Studio Eller, Francesco Marano. Courtesy DILMOS Ossimoro: a reflection on opposites Within MIMESIS, a project presented in Via San Marco in...

The Satirical Art Installation by anonymous collective Secret Handshake

The anonymous collective Secret Handshake turns Washington D.C. into a museum of political dissent   Art has always been capable of becoming a form of activism, a vehicle for critique, solidarity, and denunciation across the most varied issues. In recent times,...

Etnia House of Arts opens in Venice

A new hub for contemporary art and international artists   From May 5, 2026, Venice welcomes a new point of reference for artists and all contemporary art enthusiasts: Etnia House of Arts, an innovative cultural space dedicated to research, artistic production,...

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

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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.