Hey travelers, get ready to dive into the amazing and never boring world of exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice! This is the first major retrospective of the German artist in Italy and takes place at Punta della Dogana (part of the Pinault Collection) in Venice.
The path is an immersion into his art between sculptures, drawings and images that stage a poetic, ironic and human universe.
Find out in this guide by Venice Insider Guide.
Exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice
During your stay in Venice, mark these coordinates: Thomas Schütte exhibition will be open from 6 April to 23 November 2025 in the beautiful setting of Punta della Dogana, one of the most iconic art locations in the city.
The doors open every day from 10:00 to 19:00 (closed on Tuesday), and the full ticket is 18€, reduced 15€ and special ticket for young people between 20 and 26 years old 7€.
There are also several free entry opportunities, such as for residents and students in Venice on specific dates, or for visitors under 20 years old. If you want to live something really special, don’t miss the Golden Hour, a sunset tour with aperitif on the rooftop that will give you a magical view of the lagoon and the artist’s works.
Thomas Schütte in Venice: Location & Date
Exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice at Punta della Dogana, Dorsoduro 2, from 6 April.Hours: every day except Tuesday, from 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry at 18:00).
Thomas Schütte in Venice: What to see
This is not a linear exhibition: it’s a non-chronological journey through the recurring themes in Schütte’s work from the 70s to today. Sculptures, architectural models, drawings, watercolors and prints dialogue with each other, revealing the evolution of his meanings and forms.
The caricatural human figures, distorted but always intense, are central to the show. Made in materials such as clay, wax, ceramic, glass, steel, bronze, they appear sometimes as full figures, sometimes as heads. And show his unique ability to combine violence and ingenuity, intimacy and theatricality, seriousness and irony.
Curators and concept
Thomas Schütte in Venice is curated by Camille Morineau (independent curator) and Jean-Marie Gallais (Pinault Collection curator).
The title “Genealogies” reflects how Schütte builds his artistic repertoire: varying forms, sizes, materials and themes, he explores the roots of a constantly moving creativity.
Focus on "Mutter Erde" and dualisms
Interesting to read: Schütte plays with gender stereotypes in his work. There is a tension between the male-violent, arrogant, theatrical power and the “femininity”-calm, inner, empathetic.
A powerful example is the sculpture “Mutter Erde” (Mother Earth) 2024, a response to the previous “Vater Staat” (Father State) 2010: it’s a dialogue between strength and delicacy, between imposed authority and serene authority.
Exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice Tickets & prices
Here are the ticket prices for the Thomas Schütte exhibition in Venice, to access both shows (Palazzo Grassi + Punta della Dogana):
- Full: €18
- Reduced: €15
- 20–26 years: €7
- Free for Pinault Collection members and visitors under 20 years old (info for school groups)
- Free for residents and students in Venice: Wednesday, first and last day of the Thomas Schütte exhibition in Venice
Plus, there are cultural mediators available every day, from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00, to answer your questions for free!
Exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice: Special experiences
This summer 2025, you can live an unforgettable experience: the “Golden Hour”. It’s a guided tour of the show at sunset, followed by a Venetian aperitif on the rooftop of Punta della Dogana, with the golden light all around. Dates? Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 June and 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2025.
Why visit the Thomas Schütte exhibition in Venice
- It’s the first major show in Italy dedicated to Thomas Schütte.
- Discover an artist who mixes media, genres, techniques and does it with irony and depth
- Breathtaking setting: contemporary art meets the magic of Venice.
- Free admission and unique experiences like the Golden Hour.
Conclusion
Visiting the Exhibition of Thomas Schütte in Venice is not only about contemporary art, but an experience that will make you think about the human condition, the contrasts that define it and the new ways to tell them.
His ironic and intense figures, the materials that change skin according to the light and the space, the dialogue between strength and fragility, everything seems to mirror the character of Venice itself: suspended between historical power and delicate beauty.
Punta della Dogana, with its privileged view of the San Marco Basin, amplifies this dialogue, turning every room into a window on the world and on you.
If you want an experience that combines art, emotion and the timeless charm of the Serenissima, this retrospective is a must-see of your trip.