Lucca: 'Turandot 100' — Corrado Veneziano's exhibition at Teatro del

TURANDOT 100. MY NAME IS LOVE - Corrado Veneziano

On the centenary of the premiere of Turandot, artist Corrado Veneziano exhibits works dedicated to the opera's female figure. Installed in the foyer of Teatro del Giglio in Lucca, the show offers a contemporary, experimental interpretation that combines musical references, alphabets and symbolic imagery.

The exhibition is available in preview exclusively to audiences attending the open rehearsals and the performances of Turandot, creating a direct exchange between the staged production and the visual works.

What to see

• Codes and alphabets: canvases featuring alphabetic signs (Italian, Chinese, Persian) drawn from the libretto and used as graphic elements.
• Staves and color: chromatic experiments where color takes on a musical value; some canvases show empty staves or staves filled with musical signs.
• Evocative imagery: figurative references such as red lanterns, ponds with blossoms and star-filled skies that evoke the opera's atmospheres and symbols.

Curators and production

The exhibition is curated by Francesca Barbi Marinetti and Cornelia Bujin, with the support of Iacovelli and Partners. Veneziano's paintings underscore the interplay between visual arts and music, showing how painting can reinterpret theatrical and textual elements from the opera.

Practical information

• Venue: Foyer of Teatro del Giglio, Lucca.
• Preview dates: 22 - 26 April 2026 (open to attendees of rehearsals and performances only).
• Access: restricted to spectators of the open rehearsals and the Turandot performances; no independent public visits are scheduled outside these events.

About the artist

Corrado Veneziano's practice spans international exhibitions and public projects. In this project he synthesizes his research around writing, music and image, exploring the relationship between alphabetic sign and musical notation.