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Kelterborn Collection: Italian debut in Venice

From 7 May to 27 September 2026, the Kelterborn Collection makes its Italian debut with the project Who’s a good boy??. The exhibition is hosted by Contemporary Forces, a new nomadic art platform on the Giudecca, and centers on video works, installations and experimental pieces from the German collection founded in the 1990s.

Themes and curation

Curated by Anastasia Stravinsky and Mario von Kelterborn in collaboration with IKT (International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art), the show examines forms of power “in minor keys.” Works address political and philosophical questions through unconventional languages, favoring video and installation practices that encourage critical reflection.

Artists on display

• Victor Alarcon
• Swen Bernitz
• Joseph Beuys
• Teboho Edkins
• Claire Fontaine
• Gary Hill
• Renzo Martens
• Laure Prouvost
• Anke Röhrscheid
• Nora Turato
• Sung Tieu
• Ulay
• Mariana Vassileva

What to expect

The selection emphasizes perception and digital language: video essays, wall paintings, immersive installations and works that question contemporary power relations. Historic pieces are paired with recent productions to amplify the collection’s critical dialogue.

Practical information

• Dates: 7 May – 27 September 2026
• Venue: Contemporary Forces, Giudecca, Venice
• Before you go: check opening hours, ticketing and guided tours on the venue’s official channels or Biennale updates

For those interested in video art and experimental curatorial practices, this exhibition is a chance to see an international private collection presented in a high-profile Venetian setting.