The Mondriaan Fund is pleased to invite you to the opening of The Fortress by Dries Verhoeven and curator Rieke Vos for the 61st edition of La Biennale di Venezia.

The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 6 May, from 3:15 pm in front of the Dutch Pavilion in the Giardini della Biennale.

After the opening, at approximately 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, two time slots will be available to see The Fortress. It is also possible to see the work earlier in the day at 1:00 pm.

There is a maximum number of visitors per performance. It is possible that you may need to wait for a later round. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

On Thursday 7 May and Friday 8 May, the regular schedule will apply, with six performances per day (12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:00 pm).

Please note! This invitation does not grant access to the Giardini della Biennale. Entry is only possible with a preview ticket to La Biennale di Venezia. 

Registration is not required.

We look forward to welcoming you.