Where heritage is reimagined through the language of art, and Venice becomes a living canvas for contemporary vision

Bottega Veneta presents Bottega Veneta for the Arts, the first in a collaborative series commissioned by Creative Director Louise Trotter. The series fosters an ongoing dialogue between the house and contemporary practitioners working across various media, inviting creatives to respond to its heritage through their unique artistic lens.

Opening with British photographer Peter Fraser, the inaugural series reimagines Venice as more than just a historical and cultural landmark, but as a living site for inspiration. Across 27 images, the photographer highlights textures, forms, and colour through micro vs. macro shots of the city, capturing both intimate details and architectural grandeur.

Born in Wales in 1953, Fraser’s early years were shaped by time spent in New York and extensive travels across West Africa and Europe, experiences that profoundly informed his lifelong engagement with photography as a means of exploration. In his own words, he has lived “…a life absorbed with photographing the luminous and mysterious beauty of the world, in search of poetic truth.”

Given free rein to engage with Bottega Veneta, the photographer was drawn to Summer 2026, Louise Trotter’s debut collection. Set against the backdrop of the Veneto region, where the house was founded in 1966, the series also captures new iterations of signature families, including the Baby Veneta.

Following collaborations with Duane Michals for the What Are Dreams campaign featuring Jacob Elordi, and painter Poppy Jones, Bottega Veneta for the Arts reflects the house’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the creative connection between its Venetian legacy and the contemporary landscape.