The next 12 art exhibitions to see in Rome

Have you ever wondered how Baroque was born? Here you will find the answer. The exhibition explores the link between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Maffeo Barberini, who ascended to the papal throne as Urban VIII. It is a dialogue between geniuses that changed the face of the city. You will see how stone becomes flesh and how the ambition of a family can create immortal masterpieces.

The MAXXI pays a fitting tribute to Franco Battiato, exploring his work far beyond the boundaries of music. The exhibition highlights his work as a painter, director, and scholar of philosophy, presenting the image of a total intellectual who has traversed the decades with an original vision. The exhibition brings together paintings, notes, and documents that document his constant spiritual and aesthetic research, confirming him as one of the most influential and multidisciplinary figures in contemporary Italian culture.

The Ara Pacis Museum is hosting 52 masterpieces from one of the most prestigious collections in the United States. This selection includes fundamental works by artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Van Gogh, offering a comprehensive overview of European painting between the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition allows visitors to follow the evolution of style, from the vibrant touch of the Impressionists to the bold forms of the Parisian avant-garde, making treasures that rarely leave American soil accessible to the Roman public.

This retrospective at the Casino dei Principi celebrates Antonio Scordia, a painter who chose Rome as the center of his artistic activity. Through 80 works, the exhibition documents his creative journey, influenced by his stays in Paris and New York. Visitors can admire how Scordia managed to blend elements of everyday reality with an abstract and visionary sensibility, offering an original perspective on late 20th-century art that deserves to be rediscovered by visitors to Rome’s museums.

The Vaccheria space in EUR is transformed into the home of Pop Art with an anthology dedicated to Mark Kostabi. With over 100 works, including sculptures and mixed media, the exhibition explores the unmistakable style of the American artist, known for his faceless characters inhabiting surreal scenarios. The exhibition highlights Kostabi’s ability to blend irony and social criticism, confirming him as one of the most innovative and communicative interpreters of the current art scene.

In the heart of Trastevere, the Movie Icons exhibition displays over 100 original pieces from the most famous film sets in history. From the helmet from Jurassic Park to the iconic lightsabers from Star Wars, the exhibition transforms costumes and memorabilia into true works of art that can be seen in Rome. It is a rare opportunity to take a close look at the craftsmanship and technology behind the big blockbusters, analyzing how these objects have become an integral part of global pop culture.

In this exhibition, you can discover David Tremlett’s research through his works on paper created from the 1980s to the present day. The centerpiece is the Wall Drawing, designed specifically for the gallery walls, where lines and colors interact with the architecture. You will find yourself immersed in a dynamic space that redefines the relationship between painting and its surroundings, suggesting new atmospheric perspectives through rigorous geometric shapes.

The arrival of the Portrait of Antonio Brocardo at Palazzo Barberini is an event of exceptional scientific value. Giorgione’s work, from Budapest, allows us to analyze the enigmatic and sentimental style of the Venetian master. The exhibition places the painting in relation to the masterpieces of the permanent collection, such as Raphael’s Fornarina, offering food for thought on 16th-century portraiture and the role of collecting in the preservation of these precious testimonies of the past.

The Borghese Gallery presents a project that combines historical conservation with the most advanced technologies. Through augmented reality, visitors can see the museum’s rooms as they appeared in centuries past, virtually viewing works now preserved elsewhere, such as the famous Gladiator. This immersive journey allows visitors to understand the evolution of the Borghese collections and the identity of one of the most iconic places in Italian heritage, making the visit a dynamic and interactive experience.

Palazzo Esposizioni celebrates Mario Schifano, a central figure in Roman visual culture in the second half of the 20th century. With 100 works ranging from early monochromes to television landscapes, the exhibition reflects the eclecticism of an artist who knew how to combine painting, photography, and social commitment. The exhibition highlights his ability to capture the essence of modernity, transforming the languages of the media into powerful and still extremely relevant iconography.

In Piazza Mignanelli, the VENUS exhibition establishes an original dialogue between Valentino Garavani’s fashion and Joana Vasconcelos’ contemporary installations. Vasconcelos’ site-specific works are inspired by the Maison’s archives, transforming the exhibition space into a place for reflection on beauty and social progress. It is an encounter that celebrates creativity as a driving force, offering a non-linear vision of fashion as an authentic artistic and cultural expression.

How about a digital exhibition that allows a multisensory interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh’s work through 360° video mapping? The exhibition includes a virtual reality section that reconstructs the artist’s life during his stay in Arles. The integration of sound effects and high-definition projections allows for an immersive analysis of the Dutch genius’s painting techniques, making his art accessible to a diverse audience.

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