Nolinski Venezia hosts Galerie Perrotin exhibition during 2026 Venice Biennale
Nolinski Venezia has partnered with Galerie Perrotin to present a site-specific selection of contemporary artworks throughout the hotel during the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The display runs from 4 May to 13 September 2026 and places six works by artists represented by Perrotin in the hotel’s entrance, corridors and communal areas.
The programme and the works on show
The presentation assembles pieces spanning photography, painting, sculpture and print, each located on a different floor to create an encounter between travellers, residents and contemporary art. Highlights include:
Julian Charrière, Veils | Xestospongia Testudinaria (2025) – a photolithograph that draws on coral reefs and geological motifs to consider environmental transformation.
Klara Kristalova, Orchid (2024) – a watercolour and ink on paper that continues the artist’s exploration of imaginative, figurative forms and emotional metamorphosis.
Shim Moon-Seup, The Presentation (2017) – an acrylic on canvas influenced by marine cycles, reflecting themes of creation and destruction.
Sophie Calle, The Sleepers – Raphaël Brossard (1980) – a photographic and textual piece that examines observation, intimacy and the limits between private and public.
Hans Hartung, T1975-H34 (1975) – an abstract painting representative of Hartung’s dynamic gestural language.
Daniel Arsham, Selenite Eroded Head of Victorious Athlete (2022) – a sculpture that interprets classical forms through Arsham’s concept of contemporary archaeology.
Context: Biennale, galleries and hospitality
La Biennale di Venezia, founded in 1895, is one of the art world’s most established international events. For participating institutions and private partners, the Biennale offers an opportunity to reach a global audience of curators, collectors, journalists and cultural travellers.
Galerie Perrotin, founded in Paris in 1990 and now operating in major cultural centres worldwide, is known for representing a roster of internationally recognised contemporary artists. Collaborations between commercial galleries and hospitality venues during major cultural events are increasingly common, as hotels seek to extend their programming beyond traditional services and galleries look for additional platforms to present works outside museum contexts.
Why hotels host exhibitions – strategic and cultural implications
For luxury and boutique hotels, integrating curated art into public spaces serves several functions. It differentiates the property in a crowded market, enhances the guest experience by offering cultural programming on site, and attracts local visitors who may not otherwise enter a hotel. For cultural institutions and galleries, hotels provide alternative display contexts that place art within daily environments, encouraging new modes of engagement.
Nolinski Venezia’s choice to install works from Perrotin across multiple floors signals an intent to create a continuous visual narrative for visitors moving through the building. This approach aligns with a broader trend in hospitality, where property operators emphasize cultural partnerships to build brand identity and support experiential travel.
About the venue
Nolinski Venezia is located within walking distance of key Venetian sites including Piazza San Marco. The hotel occupies a multi-floor building that blends Art Nouveau and modernist elements; its public spaces include a library-style bar and a café with terrace seating. The property features 43 rooms and 11 suites and markets itself as a setting where architecture and contemporary design intersect.
Implications for visitors and cultural tourism
Presenting contemporary art within a hospitality setting widens access to exhibitions for visitors who may not prioritize gallery visits while in Venice. For Biennale attendees, satellite displays in hotels complement the official pavilions and collateral programs that characterise the event. For locals and non-ticketed visitors, hotel exhibitions offer curated encounters in semi-public spaces, though they will not replace the scale or curatorial ambition of museum and biennale venues.
From a commercial perspective, such collaborations can boost visibility during peak cultural seasons and create new touchpoints for engagement with collectors and press. Curators and galleries benefit from context-rich presentations that can reframe works through their relationship to architecture and daily life.
What to expect
The Nolinski Venezia and Galerie Perrotin presentation runs through the Biennale period, making the works accessible to guests and visitors moving through the hotel. The selection spans several generations and media, offering a compact cross-section of contemporary practices represented by Perrotin. For travellers planning a visit to Venice during the Biennale, the display presents an opportunity to see contemporary works in a hospitality setting as part of a wider cultural itinerary.
Dates: 4 May to 13 September 2026.