DAVID ČERNÝ - ARTOCALYPSA
Public opening: Wednesday 6th May 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Dates: 6th May – 6th November 2026
Location: Cannaregio 5013, Venice, Italy.
An exhibition parallel to the 61st Biennale of Art.
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday
11.00 to 13.30 and 14.00 to 17.30 – May to September 2026
10 to 13.30 and 14.00 to 16.30 – October to November 2026
Press contact
General enquiries
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Matt Jerome
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ARTIST STATEMENT
Throughout my life, weapons have repeatedly appeared in my work as a central phenomenon. They are a subject that fascinates me from many perspectives. Weapons have long stood — and will likely continue to stand — at the pinnacle of human technological achievement. At the same time, they represent the most destructive dimension of our existence.
Viewed through the lens of today’s world, current political tensions, and widespread anxiety about the future, weapons emerge as a phenomenon of the highest urgency. Almost any globally devastating event — whether a pandemic, climate crisis, or economic collapse — ultimately risks escalating into armed conflict, a struggle for survival, and the inevitable presence of violence.
In my work, I examine weapons and their creators, users, admirers, and opponents from countless angles. This exploration is not static; as I return to the subject, my own inner space continues to evolve. Weapons are not only objects or tools in my work, but mirrors of power, fear, ambition, and the changing state of humanity itself.
David Černý, 2026
