Galleria Alberta Pane is specialized in contemporary art. It has branches in Venice since 2017 and in Paris since 2008: a former carpentry of 350m² in Dorsoduro (in Venice) and two luminous white cubes in the Marais (in Paris).
Esther Stocker, site-specific installation in Extended Architectures, 2018, Galleria Alberta Pane, Venice. Courtesy: Galleria Alberta Pane (Paris – Venice). Photo: Irene Fanizza
Alberta Pane supports the work of international artists, whose practices conceptually focus on a variety of subjects, through an interdisciplinary approach and with a particular attention towards installations, volumes, and space perception.
Owing to their contemporary relevance, photographs and books by renowned artist Claude Cahun have also been included in the gallery’s exhibition program since 2022.
I Wish it Was Mine, 2023, exhibition view, Galleria Alberta Pane, Venice. Courtesy: Galleria Alberta Pane (Paris – Venice). Photo: Irene Fanizza
The consistent activity of the Alberta Pane Editions is also an integral part of the promotion of the artists’ work. Born in 2017, these publications have an essential form, on the edge between a monographic review, a pamphlet and an artist’s book.
Exhibitions
City
Exhibition
Date
Venezia
The Materiality of Judy Chicago, Judy Chicago
Until 22.11.2026
“The transformation of the gallery space for each exhibition is one of the distinguishing features of our programming. The exhibitions we organize always place a great emphasis on installation in situ and on changing the perception of space.”
Alberta Pane, 2023
In conversation with Alberta Pane, Galleria Alberta Pane
When and how did you launch your gallery?
The Galleria Alberta Pane began in Paris: I arrived in the French capital in 1999 and, after various experiences working in the art world, I decided to open my own gallery in 2008. In 2017, I felt the need to expand the space, to work with artists who produce large-scale sculptures and installations, so we decided to open the Venetian venue, previously a carpentry shop that hadn’t been used for some time, which was then restored.
The two spaces complement each other: the one in Paris comprises two white cubes, while the Venice venue has its own distinctive features, with very high ceilings and exposed brickwork.
How did you choose the gallery’s locations?
For several years now, the Marais district in Paris has been one of the areas with the highest density of galleries. Besides being a beautiful, lively and central district, its proximity to the Centre Pompidou and numerous important museums makes it a favorite destination for French and international collectors.
The Venice location was really a dream come true. The gallery is located in the Dorsoduro district, which, besides being one of the most beautiful districts in Venice, far from the streams of mass tourism, is also very convenient for reaching Piazzale Roma. So the location is strategic. In addition to its size, the gallery also has a boat entrance on the water, which in Venice is essential for transporting the works.
Your program: What type of art are you interested in? What are your selection criteria for the artists you represent?
The gallery focuses on contemporary art and represents seventeen very active international artists. Their works range from installation to sculpture, performance, drawing and painting. The transformation of the gallery space for each exhibition is one of the distinguishing features of our programming. The exhibitions we organize always place a great emphasis on installation in situ and on changing the perception of space.
Where do you see your gallery in 10 years?
Ten years from now, I see the gallery as constantly changing and with more and more projects and artists to collaborate with to create exciting exhibitions.
On and Beyond, 2024, Galleria Alberta Pane, Venice. Courtesy: Galleria Alberta Pane (Paris – Venice). Photo: Irene Fanizza
Contemporary art: was it love at first sight or a passion that grew over time?
I was born in Venice, an entire city classified as a world heritage site, and I studied heritage conservation, but contemporary art has always been my great passion. Yes, I can say that contemporary art was love at first sight, ever since my first visits to the Venice Biennale and the wonderful Gilbert & George exhibition in 1997 at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris.
Choose a work of art to take with you to a desert island.
