This book is a visual and philosophical feast recording a legendary exhibition from the 2007 Venice Biennale. It beautifully reconstructs the magical space created by master curator Axel Vervoordt and his team within the mysterious, time-worn Palazzo Mariano Fortuny, transforming the ancient palace into a laboratory for exploring the concept of "time." Transcending the boundaries of eras, the book seamlessly juxtaposes works by contemporary art masters—such as Marina Abramović and Anish Kapoor—with ancient artifacts, natural specimens, and meteorites. In doing so, it profoundly embodies the aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, capturing the flawed beauty found in weathering, erosion, and decay. More than just an exhibition catalogue, this is a masterclass in spatial aesthetics that perfectly blends antiquities with modern art, inviting readers into a midnight Venetian palace to contemplate how time carves its artistic marks upon all things.
