{"id":101711,"date":"2025-05-20T12:54:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T10:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palazzoducale.genova.it\/?post_type=mostra&p=101711"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:02:12","slug":"moby-dick-the-whale","status":"publish","type":"mostra","link":"https:\/\/ww2.palazzoducale.genova.it\/en\/mostra\/moby-dick-the-whale\/","title":{"rendered":"Moby Dick \u2013 The Whale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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History of a Myth from Antiquity to Contemporary Art
From October 12 2025 to 15 February 2026, Doge\u2019s Apartment and Chapel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For centuries, humankind has been fascinated by whales. Since antiquity, myths and legends and tales have highlighted their symbolic and ambivalent nature: on one side, monstrous beings capable of swallowing ships and wreaking destruction; on the other, benevolent creatures, queens of the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the greatest literary icons is Moby-Dick<\/em>, Herman Melville\u2019s novel published in 1851. In it, Ishmael recounts the story of Captain Ahab in his obsessive hunt of a giant white whale in a story rich with symbolism, philosophical e political reflections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palazzo Ducale in Genoa will host a major group exhibition inspired by this American masterpiece, exploring the myth of the whale, its many historical and symbolic interpretations: from the struggle between man and nature to the eternal conflict of good and evil, from passion and vengeance to themes of travel and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading Moby-Dick<\/em> is itself a titanic undertaking, with its blend of diverse literary genres. Drawing on this multiplicity, MOBY DICK \u2013 THE WHALE<\/strong>, on view in the Doge\u2019s Apartment from October 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026, takes visitors on a journey through a multifaceted artistic universe, spanning from medieval to contemporary art, from maritime history to illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition\u2014part of the program Genoa and the 19th Century<\/em> promoted by the City of Genoa, \u2014features large-scale video installations, sculptures, harpoons, canvases, photographs, and engravings. Through these, it explores the universal themes of Melville\u2019s extraordinary novel, weaving together perspectives from different eras, disciplines, and adaptations. The story extends beyond literature into visual art, music, cinema, science, and biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moby Dick, Captain Ahab, and his crew also intersect with Genoa\u2019s maritime history and its sea: the International Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary, a protected area of over 100,000 square kilometers\u2014mostly international waters\u2014dedicated to safeguarding marine species while promoting sustainable navigation and observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artists in the exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Constructed World, Mario Air\u00f2, John Akomfrah, Elisabetta Benassi, Guy Ben-ner, Agostino Bonalumi, Dadamaino, Tacita Dean, Mark Dion, Giovanni Gariboldi, Clara Hastrup, Carsten Holler, Emilio Isgr\u00f2, Joan Jonas, Francesco Jodice, Claudia Losi, Jumana Manna, Piero Manzoni, Arturo Martini, Fausto Melotti, Marzia Migliora, Mauro Panichella, Pino Pascali, Paola Pivi, Alberto Rosselli, Thomas Ruff, Libero Rutilo, Elena Konig Scavini, Mario Sturani, Turi Simeti, Teresa Solar, Alberto Tadiello, Wu Tsang, Janaina Tsch\u00e4pe, Cosima Von Bonin, Dominique White, Ines Zenha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An exhibition produced by Palazzo Ducale Fondazione per la Cultura, co-curated with TBA21 \u2013 Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is part of the Genova e l\u2019Ottocento<\/em> year, supported by the Municipality of Genoa and the Liguria Region.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Curated by Ilaria Bonacossa and Marina Avia.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ticket Office \u2013 Buy here<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Full price \u20ac14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced \u20ac12 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth reduced (ages 6\u201318) \u20ac6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Under 27 (ages 19\u201327) \u20ac8 (excluding weekends and public holidays)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special reduced price for Ducale+ Membership Card holders \u20ac10*
*for those who have already used both entries for selected exhibitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LibroKilo reduced ticket \u20ac8 \u2013 by presenting the voucher at the ticket office, valid only on Sunday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open Tickets \u2013 Buy here<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Full open ticket \u20ac16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced open ticket \u20ac14 \u2013 see the list of discounts and free admissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth open ticket (under 27) \u20ac12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Monday closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Tuesday to Friday 9 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ticket office closes at 6 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special openings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Monday 8 December 10 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 24 December 10 AM \u2013 5 PM (the ticket office closes at 4 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 25 December closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 29 December 10 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 5 January 10 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the exhibition guide, click here<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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MOBY DICK EXPERIENCE<\/a>
Monday 13 Oct, 2025
<\/span> 09.00<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An Original Cinematic Immersive Experience in Virtual Reality Inspired by Melville\u2019s Novel<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n\n\n
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