TURANDOT: To the Daughters of the East

Inspired by the figure of Turandot, the enigmatic heroine of Giacomo Puccini’s opera, Turandot: To the Daughters of the East brings together eleven women artists from Central and West Asia. Presented at Palazzo Franchetti and curated by Ziba Ardalan, the exhibition reclaims Turandot beyond Western interpretations, positioning her as a symbol of strength, intellect, and autonomy. Through intergenerational practices, the project foregrounds voices that navigate cultural identity, history, and representation.