Palazzo Grimani - A Cabinet of Wonders

4858 Rugagiuffa Venezia

From Thursday, 09 January 2025 at 07:00 PM until Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 07:00 PM

Curated by Thierry Morel, this exhibition recreates a 16th-century 'wunderkammer' or cabinet of curiosities, featuring a diverse collection of historical and exotic items, including a nautilus shell, an ivory olifant, narwhal tusks, and a bronze Mercury statue by Giambologna. The display offers visitors a journey back in time, highlighting the Renaissance fascination with the natural world and artistic mastery.