Inspiration Europe — Art Dialogues between the 19th and 20th Centuries

Inspiration Europe — Art Dialogues between the 19th and 20th Centuries: Italy and Germany

Dates: 13 November 2026 — 2 May 2027

Venue: Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza

This exhibition examines the artistic and cultural relationships between Italy and Germany from the 19th to the 20th century, highlighting travels, exchanges and influences that reshaped artistic languages and shared cultural perspectives. The layout is organised into thematic chapters that retrace the most significant moments of this cultural osmosis.

• Curators: Gabriella Belli, Valerio Terraroli
• Partners: MART (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto), Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova (Possagno), Casa di Goethe (Rome)
• Highlights: selections of masterpieces and documentary material illustrating encounters and exchanges between Italian and German artists; the presentation references Antonio Canova’s sculpture "Venus and Adonis" (plaster, 1789–1794, Gypsotheca Antonio Canova) among notable works.

The exhibition brings to light episodes, protagonists and events that shaped not only art history but also the broader European cultural landscape. Its thematic approach helps visitors follow the threads of artistic relations, from idea exchanges to collaborative projects.

Practical information:

• Address: Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza
• Venue phone: +39 0444 222811
• Tip: check opening hours and ticketing/booking procedures on the Basilica Palladiana official channels or by contacting the venue directly.

This exhibition is the opening chapter of the larger "Inspiration Europe" project, a trilogy that maps artistic dialogues across European countries — a chance to understand how cross-border exchanges reshaped the artistic scene from the 19th to the 20th century.