Discover Venice from a unique perspective at Ruzzini Palace Hotel, where contemporary art, history, and atmosphere come together in an unforgettable stay.

Spring 2026 in Venice: discover the must-see art exhibitions within walking distance of Ruzzini Palace Hotel, from Biennale highlights to hidden cultural gems.

Discover where to eat authentic Venetian frittelle during Carnival 2026, with a guide to historic pastry shops, districts, and local traditions.

Discover the newly opened Galleria Bartoux Venice, a refined space celebrating international contemporary art near the Accademia.

Art, elegance, and history come together at the Ruzzini Palace Hotel Venice. Explore Fabiana Toffano’s solo show Guizzi su tela and experience an unforgettable stay in a palace of timeless beauty.

Discover Fabiana Toffano’s vibrant paintings at Ruzzini Palace Venice, from July 4 to November 30, 2025. Free entry, daily. Art meets hospitality.

Upon entering Punta della Dogana, one is greeted by a disquieting presence: Mann im Wind I (2018), a patinated bronze figure with youthful features, pushed by an invisible wind yet hopelessly stuck. Its feet are trapped in the pedestal, evoking the futile effort of movement — the tension between desire and impossibility. A monumental antihero, ironic and fragile. This is the welcome offered by Thomas Schütte, a German artist born in 1954, whose first major exhibition in Italy is now on view at this symbolic venue of contemporary art in Venice until 23 November 2025. The exhibition Genealogies, curated by Camille Morineau and Jean-Marie Gallais, is a non-linear journey through Schütte’s multifaceted oeuvre. Since the late 1970s, he has constructed a world of fragmented figures, visionary architectures, and faces that seem to question time itself. Over fifty sculptures from the Pinault Collection intertwine with a selection of watercolours, drawings, and models — some never shown before. There’s no chronological order: just the freedom to witness how motifs echo, mutate, and return, like an organic and unpredictable genealogy.

Discover VENICE 1604 at Ruzzini Palace: a unique art exhibition celebrating Giacomo Casanova’s legacy through paintings, history, and AI. Free entry from March 25 to April 25!