“Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia: See Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man in Venice, 2025
🎨 “Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia: Venice’s Renaissance Reawakens
The Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice is hosting one of the most anticipated cultural events of 2025 — “Corpi Moderni. La costruzione del corpo nella Venezia del Rinascimento” (“Modern Bodies: The Making of the Body in Renaissance Venice”). Running from April 4 to July 27, 2025, this extraordinary exhibition invites visitors to explore how the artists of the Venetian Renaissance redefined our understanding of the human body — bridging art, anatomy, and desire through the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Albrecht Dürer, and Giorgione.
This is more than an exhibition — it’s a journey into the mind of the Renaissance itself, set inside one of Venice’s most iconic museums.
🩰 The Exhibition: Art, Science, and the Soul of the Body
“Corpi Moderni” is divided into three immersive sections that together reveal how artists of Renaissance Venice studied, celebrated, and constructed the human body — not just as a subject of art, but as a mirror of identity and imagination.
🔬 The Revealed Body: Knowledge
In this first section, visitors encounter the intersection of art and anatomy. During the Renaissance, Venice and nearby Padua were at the forefront of scientific discovery. Artists collaborated with physicians and scholars to understand the mechanics of the human body — dissecting, sketching, and measuring — in pursuit of perfection. The result? A revolution in how humanity saw itself.
💋 The Nude Body: Desire
The second section explores the human form as an object of beauty and longing. Here, the sensual meets the sacred. You’ll see the emergence of the reclining Venus motif and how both male and female nudes became symbols of divine proportion and earthly emotion. These works reveal how the Renaissance shaped our modern notions of sensuality, beauty, and identity.
🕰️ The Constructed Body: Self-Representation
Finally, the exhibition examines how Venetians of the Renaissance used fashion, posture, and ornamentation to define who they were — and how they wished to be seen. Clothing, accessories, and early prosthetics are displayed alongside portraits that illuminate the interplay between body, class, and self-image.
🌟 The Star of the Show: Leonardo’s “Vitruvian Man”
At the heart of “Corpi Moderni” lies a treasure that rarely leaves its protective vault — Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man. This fragile, world-famous drawing captures the Renaissance’s obsession with symmetry and proportion, fusing art and science into one timeless symbol of human perfection.
Because of its delicate condition, the Vitruvian Man is only occasionally displayed — making this exhibition a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it up close. It will remain on view for the entire exhibition run, April 4 – July 27, 2025.
🎟️ Reserve Your Accademia Tickets Now
📅 Practical Information for Visitors
- Exhibition Dates: April 4 – July 27, 2025
- Location: Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice
- Opening Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (last entry 1:30 PM); Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:15 PM (last entry 6:30 PM)
- Tickets: Book in advance to avoid long lines — limited daily admissions.
You can easily secure skip-the-line tickets through Tour Leader Venice or combine your visit with a private tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica for the ultimate Renaissance experience.
💡 Beyond the Exhibition: Discover Venice’s Living Art Scene
After your visit to the Accademia, continue your artistic journey through the city:
- Visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection to see how Venice embraced modern art centuries later.
- Explore Ca’ Rezzonico for a glimpse of 18th-century elegance and Venetian portraiture.
- Or take our Off the Beaten Path Tour to uncover hidden ateliers and stories beyond the museums.
✨ Why “Corpi Moderni” Is Unmissable
“Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia isn’t just an exhibition — it’s a dialogue across centuries, where art meets anatomy, beauty meets intellect, and the human form becomes the stage for curiosity and wonder. It captures the essence of what made Venice the cradle of the Renaissance: a city where creativity was both a science and a passion.
For art lovers, historians, and the simply curious, this is the must-see cultural event of 2025 — an experience that bridges time, emotion, and human brilliance.
🎫 Book Your “Corpi Moderni” Exhibition Tickets Today
See the Renaissance reborn — only in Venice, only this spring.
