The Facts
Anish Kapoor presents 'Anish Kapoor: Palazzo Manfrin' at Palazzo Manfrin in Venice during the 61st Venice Biennale. The exhibition brings together around 100 architectural models documenting projects from the past 50 years, both realised and unrealised, alongside large-scale installations and stainless-steel works. Key pieces include a monumental black-pigment iteration of 'At the Edge of the World' (1998), measuring eight metres in diameter and suspended from the ceiling; 'Descent into Limbo' (1992); and a Vantablack sculpture. The show runs from 15 September to 31 October 2026, extended from its original 6 May to 8 August 2026 dates.
The Signal
The exhibition underscores Kapoor's sustained exploration of the object's spatial potential and his concept of the 'non-object', where sculpture both expands and absorbs surrounding space. By juxtaposing architectural models—often in basic studio materials—with finished monumental works, the show reveals the generative process behind Kapoor's practice. For collectors and curators, the presentation at a historic Venetian palazzo, home to the artist's foundation, signals Kapoor's continued institutional relevance and his ability to transform heritage sites into immersive sculptural environments. The inclusion of Vantablack, a nano-technology material, highlights his ongoing investigation of void and materiality.
- Artists: Anish Kapoor
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Locations: Venice
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