From Jeff Koons’ Poodle to Pierre Huyghe’s Canary Islands Hound, from David Hockney’s dachshund to General Idea’s poodle, dogs are ubiquitous in contemporary art, and so were they in paintings by Veronese, Carpaccio, Velázquez and Dürer. What sense can be given to this presence?
Philosopher Mark Alizart, author of Chiens (2017, Presses Universitaires de France), talks with Martin Bethenod, Director of Palazzo Grassi – Punta della Dogana, focusing on a selection of works of art.
Dogs are welcome.
A dedicated area with bowls will be set up in the foyer of the Teatrino.
Palazzo Grassi Campo San Samuele 3231, Venice Vaporetto: San Samuele, Sant'Angelo
Punta della Dogana Dorsoduro 2, Venice Vaporetto: Salute
Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi San Marco 3260, Venice Vaporetto: San Samuele, Sant'Angelo
Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana host temporary exhibitions from the Pinault Collection. During exhibition periods, the venues are open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on 25 December. Please check exhibition dates before visiting.
