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The Story of a Myth from Antiquity to Contemporary Art<\/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\u00a0Moby-Dick<\/em>\u00a0is itself a titanic undertaking, with its blend of diverse literary genres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on this multiplicity,\u00a0MOBY 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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>:<\/h3>\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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exhibition will be accompanied by the publication of a book featuring contributions from other disciplines.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\r\n Moby Dick Experience<\/a>\r\n
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\r\n \r\n MOBY DICK EXPERIENCE\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n \r\n

An Original Cinematic Immersive Experience in Virtual Reality Inspired by Melville\u2019s Novel<\/p>\r\n

\r\n Palazzo Ducale\r\n Doge’s Apartment, Doge’s Apartment and Chapel\r\n <\/p>\r\n

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13 October 2025, ore 09.00<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/article><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":106410,"template":"","categories":[28,29],"theme":[143],"place":[142],"target":[153,154,152],"sala":[157],"categoria_speciale":[],"class_list":["post-101711","mostra","type-mostra","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-mostra-en","theme-art","place-palazzo-ducale-en","target-adults","target-educators","target-kids-and-families","sala-doges-apartment-and-chapel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMoby Dick \u2013 The Whale -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover "Moby Dick - The Whale", an exhibition at Palazzo Ducale in Genoa exploring art and the legacy of Melville through contemporary perspectives\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/palazzoducale.genova.it\/en\/mostra\/moby-dick-the-whale\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Moby Dick \u2013 The Whale -\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover "Moby Dick - 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