Where Venice’s heritage embraces today’s creative voices

Spazio Berlendis

Founded in 2021 by Emanuela Fadalti and Matilde Cadenti, Spazio Berlendis unites Venice’s cultural legacy with contemporary creative practices. Located in a restored 18th-century shipyard, it hosts exhibitions, performances, artist residencies and multidisciplinary events, fostering dialogue between past and present. Through initiatives such as Berlendis Venice Art Prize and Berlendis Venice Residency, Spazio Berlendis supports emerging and international artists, encouraging new research, production and exchange in Venice. Spazio Berlendis also provides project management and consulting services for the organization of art exhibitions and events

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Since its opening, Spazio Berlendis has collaborated with various institutions and project partners including the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Civic Museums of Brescia, the Art Museum of the University of Toronto, the Gwangju Biennale Foundation, the aiku Center at Ca’ Foscari University, Fondaco Europa, Campari and the BACHaro Tour association.

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