Curated by Stefano Cecchetto and Elisabetta Barisoni, Ca’ Pesaro presents a retrospective dedicated to Raoul Schultz (1931–1971), a Venetian artist whose work spanned painting, illustration, graphic design, and set design. The exhibition brings together over fifty works from private collections, including the extensive Daniele Tiozzo collection, tracing his evolution from early Venetian figurative paintings to the geometric abstractions of his later years.
A Journey Through Schultz’s Art
Schultz’s career began in the 1950s, with his participation in Opera Bevilacqua La Masa, depicting Venetian architecture in a lyrical, yet modern style. The exhibition then follows his shift to abstract experimentation in the 1960s, with series such as Prospettive curve and Nuove strutture, reflecting the dynamic artistic movements of post-war Venice.
Beyond Painting: A Multidisciplinary Artist
A versatile creator, Schultz also worked in cinema, designing sets for Tinto Brass’s 1963 film Chi lavora è perduto, and was involved in the world of comics, collaborating with Hugo Pratt and the artists of L’Asso di Picche.
Conceptual Exploration
In his later years, Schultz explored themes of time and memory, producing his iconic Calendars, Anonymous Letters, Leonardesque Projects, and Toponomastiche series.
An exhibition celebrating an artist who bridged tradition and innovation, realism and abstraction.
Website: www.visitmuve.it
Location: Ca’ Pesaro Gallery, Venice
Schedule: until June 8, 2025
