Volto, Verso: Corrado Veneziano Retrospective at Palazzo Starita (Bari)

Volto, Verso: Corrado Veneziano retrospective at Palazzo Starita

Palazzo Starita in Bari presents Volto, Verso, a comprehensive retrospective curated by Francesca Barbi Marinetti. The exhibition brings together around 70 medium and large-scale paintings that trace the main themes of Veneziano's work, from early figurative phases to recent conceptual investigations.

Highlights

• Works on display: 70 paintings, including previously unseen pieces and key works from the artist’s career.
• Featured cycles: 'Non Places' series, the ISBN/incipit-based canvases, the 'Codice Atlantico' paintings inspired by Leonardo, and the new Turandot cycle.
• Notable works: standout pieces include "L'inferno, evocando Buffalmacco", "Erodoto, Storie" and "Yeshu’a il volto di Cristo".
• International presence: several works have been shown in museums and institutional venues across Europe, China and in major Italian institutions.

Practical information

• Dates: from 13 May to 14 June 2026.
• Press preview: 12 May 2026 at 18:30.
• Venue: Palazzo Starita, Bari.
• Opening hours: 11:00–13:00 and 17:00–21:00 (closed on Mondays).
• Bookings and info: for reservations and updates, check the venue's official channels or contact the event organizers.

Background

The exhibition highlights Corrado Veneziano’s (born in Tursi, 1958) long-standing artistic trajectory and international exhibitions. Alongside works that reference Renaissance themes and literary sources, the show features, in its Italian debut, the complete Turandot cycle created for the opera's centenary.

The project is realised with the support of Fondazione Puglia and Puglia Cultura Territorio and carries the patronage of the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Bari, among other cultural bodies.