Palazzo Pisani Moretta

Van Noten decided it was not time to rest on his laurels but to give back.

He opened the Fondazione Dries Van Noten at the 15th century Venetian landmark, the Palazzo Pisani Moretta, with an exhibition titled The Only True Protest is Beauty.

It's a blend of fashion, jewelry, design, art, photography, glass, ceramics and more.

During my interview with Van Noten, I was surprised, frankly, not only how calm he seems after such a massive personal initiative, but that he already has plans to expand the footprint of his foundation in the very near future.