PUNTA DELLA DOGANA
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An exhibition space in a historical setting in Venice.
At the end of Dorsoduro, the Pointe de la Douane separates the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal. A customs post since the 15th century, the present building was rebuilt in the 17th century, first called Pointe de la Trinité, then Pointe du Sel, in connection with the nearby warehouses. Venice's only customs house, located in San Biagio, proved insufficient, so the Republic created a land customs house near Rialto and Dogana da mare, to inspect ships in the St. Mark's basin.
Rebuilt between 1677 and 1682 by Giovanni Benoni, the Customs House is surmounted by two bronze atlases supporting a gilded sphere, symbol of the World, topped by a weathervane representing Fortune. Even today, you can hear the clanking of this ingenious mechanism, proof of the finesse of its construction.
In June 2009, the Fondation Pinault opened an exhibition space for contemporary art, designed by Tadao Ando after obtaining a 33-year concession. The Japanese architect sublimated the 5,000 m² space, using noble materials and natural lighting to highlight the monumental works in a refined setting. This 5,000 m² site dedicated to contemporary art hosts large-scale works in a refined and majestic setting, combining modernity and tradition. For art lovers, the site offers an exceptional panorama of the lagoon, and has inspired artists and poets for centuries. Henri de Régnier wrote lyrically of it: "In the lively wind of the lagoon, which steers it as it pleases, I have seen your fortune turn, O Dogana di Mare!"
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