Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
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Ca’ Pesaro, the most important baroque palace in the city, designed by Baldassare Longhena, has been the seat of Venice City Council’s collection of Modern Art since 1902. The collection was created in 1897 on occasion of the city’s second Art Biennale. The focus of the museum’s collections consists of works that won prizes or were acquired in the early decades of the Biennale. These include famous masterpieces, such as Klimt’s Judith II (Salomè, 1909) and Chagall’s Rabbi of Vitebsk (1922). One of the museum’s strengths is its vast collection of sculptures, including works in wax by Medardo Rosso, donated by the artist in 1914. Further acquisitions have endowed the museum with notable works, from Kandinsky to Klee, Matisse to Moore, as well as a rich selection of works by Italian artists and graphic art. After restoration works in 2002, the exhibition area has been extended further to the second floor. The Oriental Art Museum, on the third floor, can be visited with the same ticket.
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The Rialto Bridge is the most famous sight along the Grand Canal in San Polo, smallest of Venice's six sestieri (districts) and by far the busiest neighbourhood. Morning Venetians arrive to peruse the markets for fish, fruit and vegetables, while shops display goods from cheese to wine to desserts. San Silvestro and Rialto Market vaporetto (water taxi) stops add to the steady stream of foot traffic. San Polo is defined by churches including Basilica dei Frari, one of the most important churches sought by art lovers.
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Gregory W
Mankato, MN3,373 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
The Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace turned art museum, facing the Grand Canal. It is one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia system. If you plan to visit Venice, I would advise getting the museum pass as it is a great value and will also save you time waiting in line (though I didn't have to wait in line here). The trick for me was trying to find the entrance through the labyrinth of streets as they twist and turn down alleyways and across bridges. Even so, take a deep breathe because you will find it. My blessing was the GPS on my phone.
The building was built in the mid-17th century, the construction was completed by Gian Antonio Gaspari in 1710. The palace was built by the wealthy Pesaro family, a project by the Venetian architect, Baldassare Longhena, who also designed the church of the Salute. By 1679, the façade on the Grand Canal had already reached the second floor, but when Longhena died 3 years after, the palace was still unfinished. Another architect took it over keeping to the original plan.
The collections of the Pesaro family, as documented in the archives, must have been even more remarkable, were remarkable (for ex. Titian) as well as other famous Venetian artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection was dispersed by 1830, the year of the death of the last Pesaro family member, who auctioned most of the collection in London, England.
The palace was passed on to the Gradenigo family and then to the Armenian Mechitarist Fathers, who used it as a college. It was finally bought by the Bevilacqua family, and became the property of Duchess Felicita Bevilacqua La Masa. She bequeathed it to the city in 1898, as a museum of Modern Art. In 1902, thanks to the bequest of the Duchess, the city council decided to use the palace to host the Modern Art municipal collection, which had been started in 1897, when the second Venice Biennale was held.
The collection today holds Asian works of art on the upper floor. While interesting, I much prefer the lower galleries of art. I was particularly tickled when I came across "The Thinker".
The building was built in the mid-17th century, the construction was completed by Gian Antonio Gaspari in 1710. The palace was built by the wealthy Pesaro family, a project by the Venetian architect, Baldassare Longhena, who also designed the church of the Salute. By 1679, the façade on the Grand Canal had already reached the second floor, but when Longhena died 3 years after, the palace was still unfinished. Another architect took it over keeping to the original plan.
The collections of the Pesaro family, as documented in the archives, must have been even more remarkable, were remarkable (for ex. Titian) as well as other famous Venetian artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection was dispersed by 1830, the year of the death of the last Pesaro family member, who auctioned most of the collection in London, England.
The palace was passed on to the Gradenigo family and then to the Armenian Mechitarist Fathers, who used it as a college. It was finally bought by the Bevilacqua family, and became the property of Duchess Felicita Bevilacqua La Masa. She bequeathed it to the city in 1898, as a museum of Modern Art. In 1902, thanks to the bequest of the Duchess, the city council decided to use the palace to host the Modern Art municipal collection, which had been started in 1897, when the second Venice Biennale was held.
The collection today holds Asian works of art on the upper floor. While interesting, I much prefer the lower galleries of art. I was particularly tickled when I came across "The Thinker".
Written 29 November 2023
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tallpinesCO
Steamboat Springs, CO407 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It’s a very nice gallery in an impressive palazzo on the grand canal, but not a very enjoyable visit. We were repeatedly asked for our tickets, in fact every time we entered a different room. Then we were also reminded sternly that the place closes at 5:00 pm. We entered at 3:45 so there really was enough time to see everything. We just did not feel welcome. The exhibits themselves were interesting and some were beautiful.
Written 5 November 2023
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Anthie R
Kifissia, Greece167 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
.... the second floor was closed. So, we did not see many of the items we saw at the photos of TripAdvisor.
We were not interested of the weapons of the third floor.
The one floor that we saw was very interesting. I found impressive the pairing of the classical ceilings, the modern items and the mosaic floors.
We were not interested of the weapons of the third floor.
The one floor that we saw was very interesting. I found impressive the pairing of the classical ceilings, the modern items and the mosaic floors.
Written 27 September 2023
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Janet B
Indio, CA70 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
There is a small cafe here right on the Grand Canal. Not too many splashes. It is a great place to rest your weary feet if you are doing 4 museums in one day. It gave me the energy to climb the stairs. We learned of this museum from another traveler at the Guggenheim that morning. I enjoyed the wide representation of well known artists. The temporary exhibit closed 3 days prior, but there is often one available. The Asian collection on the top floor is more things than 2 D art. bowls, boxes, swords, armor, alters,.... amazing volume for a personal collection -- with an interesting acquisition history.
Written 26 September 2023
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Julie J
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A visit to Ca Pisaro art gallery is always well worth it and after a few years of missing this lovely venue it was refreshing to return and find some startling new exhibits ,particularly some of the wonderful sculptures of Adolfo Wildt .
We were sad to miss the Klimt ( on loan ) but adored the sparkling Sorella in particular .
Sadly the staff in the various rooms let the ambience down somewhat with stern looks and little guidance to the visiting tourist .
Also on another sad note , the beautifully positioned cafe has now employed the most arrogant and unhappy individual who is obviously so unhappy in his work that he has treat his customers in such a sullen and actually rude ungracious manner that I cannot believe that many will choose to eat there were it not for the gorgeous position on the ever lovely grand canal .
I really hope that this was just a one off bad day for him as I haven’t encountered such ignorant behavior in Venezia before.
We were sad to miss the Klimt ( on loan ) but adored the sparkling Sorella in particular .
Sadly the staff in the various rooms let the ambience down somewhat with stern looks and little guidance to the visiting tourist .
Also on another sad note , the beautifully positioned cafe has now employed the most arrogant and unhappy individual who is obviously so unhappy in his work that he has treat his customers in such a sullen and actually rude ungracious manner that I cannot believe that many will choose to eat there were it not for the gorgeous position on the ever lovely grand canal .
I really hope that this was just a one off bad day for him as I haven’t encountered such ignorant behavior in Venezia before.
Written 2 May 2023
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Emily R
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We came to see some modern art but were surprised to find so many amazing Asian art works! It was like visiting two different museums and I can’t say which one was better, but certainly both collections are unique and we enjoyed them a lot! The palazzo has many original frescos and special Venetian aura. We also enjoyed cafe with tiramisu and gorgeous view of the Grand Canale.
Written 5 March 2023
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courtney9384
Washington DC, DC300 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
I definitely recommend purchasing the museum pass for E35, which covers about ten museums in Venice, including Ca' Pesaro. It's not a large museum but has a number of important modern artists in its collection: Morandi, Rodin, and Klimt. It was also very quiet when I visited in December, which I enjoyed. The top floor has an interesting collection of Asian art. And the museum is centrally located about five minutes from the Rialto Bridge.
Written 19 September 2022
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ch363
Oxford, UK262 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
This was one of the best things you can see with the museum pass. Lots of interesting modern art and I was absolutely mesmerised by the Raqib Shaw exhibition. Would highly recommend!
It also has a lovely cafe right on the canal front.
It also has a lovely cafe right on the canal front.
Written 15 July 2022
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IlyaNJ
Marlboro, NJ1,009 contributions
Jul 2022
The permanent collection is not without interest, although including very few big hitters. Special exhibitions were hit-or-miss in my case, and Oriental Art collection on the top level unfortunately feels too stuffy and hot in the summer months (I would probably linger by the display of netsuke longer if I was there in April instead of July). The museum is part of MUVE combined ticket.
Written 6 July 2022
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Ldnpanda
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Not many recognisable artists, but a beautiful gallery to see modern art in. There are a lot of stairs and I could not see a lift.
It’s not a huge gallery so you don’t get overwhelmed but there’s still a good selection of art to see.
The cafe has a great view of the canal and you don’t have to pay to enter the gallery to go to it. It does get quite busy and is expensive. €5 for a herbal tea.
It’s not a huge gallery so you don’t get overwhelmed but there’s still a good selection of art to see.
The cafe has a great view of the canal and you don’t have to pay to enter the gallery to go to it. It does get quite busy and is expensive. €5 for a herbal tea.
Written 14 June 2022
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Bungiorno.vorrei sapere se Ca' Pesaro è stata riaperta dopo acqua alta di metà novembre 2019.il sito dice che è chiusa...ma non è aggiornato.grazie.
Erinkbailey
Washington DC81 contributions
How important is it to get advance tickets to this museum? I will be on a tight timeline on a Sunday in May and don’t want to wait in line. Thanks!
Stephen R
Beverley, UK278 contributions
I would guess that it is not so important - when we went, mid April, it was relatively quiet. Our hotel said that many of the museums that are away from the main tourist areas (such as St Marks Square) have the facility to book in advance but often it is not needed. Having said that, I know that Venice is starting to get busy and I cannot say what next month will be like.
The Museum Pass gets you into these museums without having to queue - worth getting if you are going to a number during your stay. There are two others that the Museum Pass gets you into only a few minutes walk from Ca' Pesaro.
Regine B
Paris, Ile-de-France, France36 contributions
Je souhaite venir à Venise pour visiter la belle exposition sur Gabrielle Chanel. Faut il réserver d'avances ses billets d'entrée au Musée? Je n'ai pas pu le faire de France, je voulais les réserver de Paris et payer en CB, comment dois je faire où n'est ce pas la peine et je prendrai mes billets sur ^place??
Ronald B
The Hague, The Netherlands2,271 contributions
J’avais visité Pesara plusieurs fois. Tous les fois sans reservation et avec entreé direct.
Beatrice T
Province of Treviso, Italy
Someone that is going to vist the gallery could take a photo of the description of the painting "Build and destroy" by Yves Tanguy please? :) :) :)
Leesha2014
Canberra, Australia122 contributions
Hi
How much time should I plan to go through the whole modern art part of the gallery? (All of which looks interesting to me...)
Thanks
Leesha
Helen K
Oxford, England, United Kingdom272 contributions
Give yourself a couple of hours at least and enjoy
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