In Rome, a door opens onto a feminine universe. Crossing this threshold, visitors encounter identities ranging from goddess to modern woman. An exhibition offering timeless moments, reinterpreted through the artistic craftsmanship of Valentino Garavani and the equally sensitive vision of Joana Vasconcelos. An unmissable event.

Following the inaugural project Horizons | Red, PM23 — the exhibition space established by the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti — opens its second chapter with VENUS. Located just steps from Piazza di Spagna, PM23 is set to present its second exhibition in 2026. Taking centre stage are iconic garments from the world-renowned haute couture house, shown alongside contemporary artworks by Joana Vasconcelos.

The exhibition takes its name from the monumental central work created by Vasconcelos and, starting from the mythological figure of the goddess Venus, reflects on the many identities of women and the aesthetic codes that have shaped the Valentino universe. VENUS creates a direct dialogue between twelve works by Joana Vasconcelos — including monumental installations and site-specific interventions — and thirty-three creations by Valentino Garavani selected from the archive.