Seeing Venice and...

This exhibition at Schloss Britz explores the evolution of the universal image of Venice, oscillating between a romantic dream destination and the reality of modern mass tourism. Using selected late 19th-century artifacts alongside contemporary artistic positions, the show documents the city's transformation over time. Venice has long served as a synonym for both beauty and impending decay, a perception solidified after the fall of the Republic and its 1797 annexation by Austria-Hungary. This exhibition provides a fascinating look at how our perception of this iconic city has been shaped by economic shifts and cultural nostalgia.