Palazzo Manfrin in Venice is hosting the second public opening of the Anish Kapoor Foundation's headquarters with a major exhibition titled "Anish Kapoor: Palazzo Manfrin," running until August 9, 2026. The show coincides with the 61st Venice Biennale and features approximately one hundred architectural models, new large-scale installations, and stainless steel works spanning fifty years of Kapoor's career, including iconic projects like Taratantara (1999) and Ark Nova (2013).
The exhibition matters because it offers a rare, comprehensive look at Kapoor's lifelong exploration of the boundary between sculpture and architecture, presenting both realized and unrealized projects that reveal his creative process. By opening the historic palace to the public for only the second time, the show also underscores the growing trend of artist foundations establishing permanent cultural venues in Venice, reinforcing the city's role as a global art destination during the Biennale.