Exhibitions in Rome

Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Roma · Galleria d'Arte Moderna

GAM 100. Un secolo di Galleria comunale 1925-2025

Dec 20, 2025 to Oct 11

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This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, founded in 1925. It traces the evolution of the museum and its collection over a century, showcasing over 100 works. The exhibition provides an overview of Italian and European artistic movements from the late 19th century to the 21st century. Visitors will encounter a range of styles including Futurism, Secession, the Roman School, Novecento, Return to Order, and post-war abstraction. The display includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, and graphic works, highlighting the museum's significant holdings. The exhibition also revisits key moments in the Galleria's history, including its various locations and signi

Giacomo Balla · Carlo Carrà · Mario Sironi · Fortunato Depero · Antonio Donghi · Renato Guttuso

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Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini · Galleria Corsini

Prospettive. Fotografare Palazzo Corsini

Jun 5 to Oct 11

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This exhibition showcases the photographic documentation work created by students from the RUFA Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Photography and Audiovisual. The project involved students entering the spaces of Palazzo Corsini, fostering a unique collaboration. This initiative combined the technical rigor required for cultural heritage photography with a more experimental and authorial approach. The resulting images offer a visual interpretation of the palace's spaces that is both precise and evocative. The students' fresh and personal gaze brings a new perspective to the historic architecture. The exhibition is the outcome of a multi-year photographic commission. Each year, a RUFA class colla

Karina Bargan · Misia Bottaro · Desirèe Del Giudice · Marta Di Pietrantonio · Valentina Gabriele · Ilenia Landi

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MAXXI · galleria 4

The Large Glass

MAXXI Collection

Dec 13, 2024 to Oct 11

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The Large Glass is a new display of the MAXXI Collection, curated by the American conceptual artist Alex Da Corte. This exhibition creates a dialogue between works of art, architecture, and photography from the museum's holdings. Da Corte explores the MAXXI Collection through an organic lens, drawing parallels between the museum's architecture and natural elements. He envisions a 'glass age' where existence is fluid and nature guides transformation. The exhibition aims to present works by both great masters and contemporary artists, offering opportunities for appreciation and research. Visitors will encounter a curated selection of pieces that reflect Da Corte's unique perspective on the col

Alex Da Corte

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Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini · Palazzo Barberini

Vermeer at Palazzo Barberini. Woman in Blue Reading a Letter

Jul 8 to Oct 11

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This exhibition at Palazzo Barberini features Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece, "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter," on exceptional loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting, created around 1663–1664, is a significant work of seventeenth-century Dutch art. It portrays a young woman engrossed in a letter within a quiet domestic setting, illuminated by window light. Vermeer masterfully balances realism, emotional depth, and formal elegance in this iconic piece. The recurring motif of the letter in Vermeer's work suggests undefined relationships and emotions, inviting viewer interpretation. His minimalist composition and skillful use of light elevate an ordinary moment into a scene of pro

Johannes Vermeer

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MAXXI · galleria 5

Andrea Pazienza. Non sempre si muore

Apr 24 to Oct 18

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This exhibition, "They Don't Always Die," is the second part of a project dedicated to the artist Andrea Pazienza, commemorating the seventieth anniversary of his birth. The exhibition traces Pazienza's career chronologically, from his early years to his final works. It features a sequence of rooms displaying his comic strips, interspersed with texts, illustrations, and painterly drawings. A significant highlight is a mural created live in 1987, presented for the first time. The exhibition emphasizes the interplay between word and image, showcasing pencil sketches, studies, improvisations, and large-scale performances alongside notes, poems, private letters, and prose. A rich selection of ar

Andrea Pazienza

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MAXXI · MAXXI piazza

NXT 2026: Rubato di HPO

May 29 to Oct 18

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NXT 2026: Rubato di HPO is a temporary architectural installation located in the MAXXI museum's outdoor space. It is designed to provide a place for relaxation, interaction, and events throughout the summer months. This program is dedicated to promoting young designers and enhancing the MAXXI square. Five young architectural studios are invited every two years to propose a temporary installation for the museum's open space. The installation serves as a meeting point, a place for relaxation and play, and a venue for the museum's summer events. The winning project for 2026 is 'Rubato' by the HPO group from Ferrara. This imposing pavilion is constructed using recycled materials. Its aesthetic i

HPO

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MAXXI · Carlo Scarpa foyer

The archive of segno magazine

International Perspectives on Contemporary Art, 1976–2026

Apr 2 to Oct 18

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This exhibition presents a focus on the archive of the contemporary art magazine 'segno'. Acquired by the MAXXI museum, this exhibition celebrates the magazine's fiftieth anniversary. It showcases an unprecedented selection of documents that narrate the history of the publication. 'segno' was founded in Pescara in 1976 by Umberto Sala and Lucia Spadano. The magazine documented the radical changes in expressive languages on both national and international art scenes. It has played a crucial role in mapping contemporary art over the last fifty years. Contributors were passionate in their reporting and criticism. The magazine was sensitive to artistic and cultural changes and innovations. Visit

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MAXXI

XXIX Compasso d’Oro ADI

Oct 6 to Oct 30

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This exhibition showcases the projects entered into the twenty-ninth edition of the historic Compasso d’Oro ADI award, an event established in 1954 based on an idea by Gio Ponti. It presents a broad, cross-cutting overview of contemporary design, illustrating its evolution beyond the mere object. The displayed works include products, services, systems, and research projects. The exhibition aims to foster a dialogue between industry and culture, research and production, and memory and innovation. It highlights a form of design that not only responds to people's dreams but also critically interprets current events. The exhibition serves as a collective portrait of contemporary design, position

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MAXXI · MAXXI’s roof – Via Masaccio side

Alberto Garutti. Temporali

Oct 7, 2023 to Nov 1

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This exhibition features Alberto Garutti's installation titled "Temporali" (Thunderstorms), located on the MAXXI museum's roof. The artwork is a large illuminated inscription that reacts to real-time lightning strikes across Italy. Its lights intensify with each strike, creating a dynamic connection between the artwork, the viewer, and the natural phenomenon of thunderstorms. Garutti's intention is to highlight the primordial energy of nature and art's role as a mediator between humanity and the world. The installation is designed to evoke universal enigmas such as the atmosphere, lightning, and the celestial vault. It transforms the museum's exterior into a canvas that reflects the sky's en

Alberto Garutti

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Musei Capitolini · sale piano terra di Palazzo dei Conservatori

Angeli - Messaggeri, custodi e viandanti, le sublimi creature dall'Antico al Contemporaneo

May 13 to Nov 1

This exhibition, "Angels - Messengers, Guardians, and Travelers, Sublime Creatures from Antiquity to the Contemporary," explores the multifaceted role of angels in Western art history. It features a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and works on parchment, drawing from museum collections and private holdings. The exhibition is organized into three thematic sections: Messengers, Guardians, and Travelers, reflecting spiritual themes central to Pope Francis's pontificate. It traces the iconographic evolution of angels from their role as divine messengers and protectors to their more humanized and symbolic representations in later periods. The exhibition highlights masterpieces such a

Pietro da Cortona · Carlo Dolci · Guercino · Giovanni Antonio Galli · Omar Galliani · Osvaldo Licini

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MAXXI · galleria KME

Vitalità dell’architettura italiana 1946-2026

May 29 to Nov 15

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This exhibition explores eighty years of Italian Republic and architecture, presenting ideas, projects, and visions that have shaped the present and look towards the future. It begins with interviews from prominent figures in Italian architecture, including Stefano Boeri, Renzo Piano, and Massimiliano Fuksas. An installation by Matilde Cassani pays homage to Studio BBPR's Monument to the Fallen in the Nazi Extermination Camps. The initial section features archival materials highlighting key cultural and social themes addressed by architects and urban planners in post-war democratic Italy. This period saw Italian architecture flourish with public initiatives and major projects that defined th

Pippo Ciorra · Elena Tinacci · Stefano Boeri · Maria Giuseppina Grasso Cannizzo · Massimiliano Fuksas · Renzo Piano

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Musei di Villa Torlonia · Serra Moresca

Agnieszka Mastalerz. The Props Assist the House

Oct 3 to Nov 22

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This exhibition at the Serra Moresca of Musei di Villa Torlonia features the work of Polish artist Agnieszka Mastalerz. Her research delves into the control mechanisms that shape bodies and regulate relationships between individuals, communities, institutions, and the natural environment. Mastalerz uses video, performance, and scientific imaging techniques to explore how cultural norms, social structures, and biological processes intertwine, creating dynamics of discipline, adaptation, and resistance. The exhibition title, 'The Props Assist the House,' is inspired by Emily Dickinson's poetry, using the metaphor of structures supporting a house to represent the visible and invisible devices t

Agnieszka Mastalerz

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Musei di Villa Torlonia · Casina delle Civette

Sotto una buona stella

L'emblema della Repubblica Italiana nelle carte di Paolo Paschetto

Mar 27 to Nov 29

This exhibition, titled "Sotto una buona stella" (Under a Lucky Star), celebrates the 80th anniversary of the election of the Constituent Assembly in 1946. It focuses on the creation of the Italian national symbol designed by Paolo Paschetto. The exhibition traces the journey that led to the adoption of Paschetto's emblem, starting from the decree in June 1946 that invited the Constituent Assembly to choose a distinctive emblem for the Italian Republic. A commission, chaired by Ivanoe Bonomi, launched a competition for artists and technicians, with the specific requirement to include the "star of Italy" and adhere to criteria of simplicity and intelligibility. A total of 341 artists submitte

Paolo Paschetto

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Musei Capitolini · Musei Capitolini, Villa Caffarelli

Diego Rivera e la costruzione dell’arte moderna in Messico nel XX secolo

Jun 9 to Dec 13

This exhibition is the largest display of Mexican art in Europe in recent decades and the first in Italy dedicated to Diego Rivera. It offers an intense retrospective of the celebrated Mexican painter and muralist, whose work bridges tradition and the future, creating a unique visual language for modern Mexican art. The exhibition features over 140 works, including thirty by Diego Rivera himself, alongside masterpieces by artists such as Frida Kahlo, José María Velasco, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, María Izquierdo, Tamayo, Lozano, Montenegro, Ruiz, Dr. Atl, and Saturnino Herrán. It also includes videos and photographs, notably those of Rivera by Tina Modotti. The exhibition

Diego Rivera · Frida Kahlo · José María Velasco · José Clemente Orozco · David Alfaro Siqueiros · María Izquierdo

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Musei Capitolini · Musei Capitolini, giardino di Villa Caffarelli

Statua colossale di Costantino

Feb 6, 2024 to Dec 31

Free

This exhibition at the Musei Capitolini features an impressive life-size reconstruction of the Colossus of Constantine, a significant example of late antique Roman sculpture from the 4th century AD. The statue stands approximately 13 meters tall and was created using an innovative reconstruction process based on original fragments. These fragments, including the head, arm, hands, and feet, were rediscovered in the 15th century and are preserved in the Musei Capitolini. The reconstruction utilized advanced photogrammetry techniques to create a 3D model, which was then materially reconstructed using resin, polyurethane, marble powder, and gold leaf. The project involved extensive archaeologica

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Musei Capitolini · Musei Capitolini, Pinacoteca

Il non finito: fra poetica e tecnica esecutiva

Jan 15 to Jan 4, 2027

This exhibition delves into the creative process behind unfinished paintings housed in the Pinacoteca Capitolina. It guides visitors through the conception and execution phases of these artworks, highlighting the artists' revisions, modifications, and technical solutions that are often invisible to the naked eye. Through scientific analysis using imaging, reflectography, and spectroscopy, the works reveal the secrets of their creation. For instance, the painting 'Christ and the Adulteress' by Jacopo Palma il Vecchio (1525-1528) displays visible variations in Christ's hand gesture. Guido Reni's 'Blessed Soul' (1640-1642) shows authorial changes in the position of legs and wings. The exhibitio

Jacopo Palma il Vecchio · Guido Reni · Benvenuto Tisi detto il Garofalo · Ludovico Carracci

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MAXXI · MAXXI hall

ENTRATE: TAKK. con-vivere

Mar 20 to Feb 14, 2027

Free

The MAXXI museum entrance is transformed by the "ENTRATE" program, presenting six mobile elements that are both artificial and organic, designed to explore new ways of coexistence. This is the second edition of the ENTRATE program, which reimagines the museum lobby as a space for promoting and sharing contemporary creativity. The architecture and design studio TAKK, founded by Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño, based in Barcelona and New York, is featured in this edition. Their installation, "con-vivere," comprises six distinct installations that collectively form a diverse landscape. These installations are constructed using low-carbon materials and lightweight structural systems. The de

TAKK

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Musei di Villa Torlonia · Casino dei Principi

Elisa Montessori. Nel corso del tempo

Sep 30 to Feb 28, 2027

This exhibition offers an extensive overview of the entire body of work by Elisa Montessori, an artist born in Genoa in 1931, whose production began in Rome in the post-war period and evolved over time. Located at the Casino dei Principi, the exhibition features over a hundred works, including oil paintings, drawings, and artist's books. It also includes significant loans from public and private collections, as well as site-specific interventions by the artist. The exhibition is conceived by Montessori herself as a form of self-portrait, a total work that unfolds through reconstructions, installations, and key moments of her life and research. It brings together diverse works in terms of tec

Elisa Montessori

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Villa Medici – Académie de France à Rome · Villa Medici

Black sun

Petroleum and Contemporary Art

Oct 9 to Jan 18, 2027

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The exhibition 'Black sun: Petroleum and Contemporary Art' at Villa Medici explores the profound impact of oil on contemporary artistic practices and global imaginaries. It delves into the complex relationship between art and oil, examining how the oil industry has shaped power dynamics and resource extraction, particularly in the postcolonial era. The exhibition presents a visual and critical history of 'petromodernity,' featuring artists who address themes from refinery construction and oil crises to climate catastrophes. It highlights how oil functions not just as a resource but as an active force influencing politics, economics, and urban planning. The show investigates the strategies us

Latif Al Ani · Monira Al Qadiri · Jananne Al-Ani · Ana Alenso · Ismaïl Bahri · Alessandro Balteo-Yazbeck

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Villa Medici – Académie de France à Rome · Villa Medici

Francis Picabia

Landscape

Oct 9 to Jan 18, 2027

€18

Villa Medici is presenting Francis Picabia's "Landscape" (1909) for three months in its historic rooms. This exhibition highlights a pivotal moment in modern art: Picabia's shift towards abstraction. The work is shown in conjunction with "Picabia, Opening the Doors of the Night" at Palazzo Reale in Milan. This loan to Villa Medici underscores a crucial transition in the artist's career. In 1909, Picabia, already recognized for his Post-Impressionist work, decided to radically change his artistic direction. He sold his earlier paintings to pursue new explorations at the edge of abstraction. "Landscape" exemplifies this moment of change, featuring simplified forms and broad color blocks that f

Francis Picabia

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Villa Medici – Académie de France à Rome · Villa Medici

FRANÇOIS MORELLET - Roman picnic

Oct 9 to Jan 18, 2027

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Villa Medici presents "François Morellet: Roman Picnic," an exhibition celebrating the centenary of the birth of this pivotal figure in geometric abstraction. The show features five of Morellet's works, strategically placed throughout the historic spaces of Villa Medici. This exhibition is part of a larger national tribute program honoring the artist's legacy. The works include the painting "40 lignes au hasard" in The Muses Room, two emblematic neon tube installations, "Lamentable Ø 4m50 blanc" and "Triangle néons rouges interférents," in the Balthus studio and adjacent loggia, and two powerful mural installations, "3D concertant" and "3D bandes décimées," also in Balthus's studio. François

François Morellet

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Scuderie del Quirinale

PONTORMO

Oct 9 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition is the first major monographic show dedicated to Pontormo, a pivotal figure of sixteenth-century Florentine painting who bridged the High Renaissance and Mannerism. Pontormo (1494–1557) was an artist of exceptional originality, transforming classical art into a highly personal and innovative visual language. His unique style has influenced many artists, including twentieth-century figures like Pier Paolo Pasolini and Bill Viola, solidifying his status as a master of the Italian Renaissance. The exhibition, organized by Ales – Scuderie del Quirinale in partnership with the Uffizi Galleries and Electa, is curated by Cristina Acidini. It features a remarkable collection of Ponto

Pontormo

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MAXXI · corner MAXXI

WWF Italia. Rivoluzione Naturale

Viaggio tra temi, media e linguaggi che hanno costruito la coscienza ambientale in Italia

Oct 9 to Nov 8

Free

This exhibition chronicles the six-decade journey of WWF Italia in shaping the nation's environmental consciousness. It explores how the organization transformed ecological concerns from a niche interest into a shared heritage. The exhibition begins with the origins of WWF and the visionary ideas of its founder, Fulco Pratesi. It highlights the establishment of the first nature reserves and details major campaigns dedicated to safeguarding species and habitats. Furthermore, it showcases partnerships developed with civil society and the business sector. The narrative traces a significant cultural revolution that redefined the relationship between people and the environment. This ongoing revol

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MAXXI · Claudia Gian Ferrari hall

NATURE: Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Campo aperto

Oct 16 to Feb 7, 2027

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This exhibition, titled "NATURE: Tatiana Bilbao Estudio. Campo aperto," is part of a program dedicated to site-specific installations. It is curated by internationally renowned architects and features the work of Tatiana Bilbao, a prominent figure in contemporary Mexican architecture. The project aims to foster a connection between urban life and the community by creating an active meeting space. It blends ancient traditions with architecture of significant expressive power. The exhibition transforms the space into a hub for social interaction. It is located in the Claudia Gian Ferrari hall. The project emphasizes the integration of history, community, and architecture. Visitors can expect t

Tatiana Bilbao Estudio

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MAXXI · galleria 2

Sophie Calle. Matrimoni, Rotture e Funerali inclusi

Oct 16 to Feb 7, 2027

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This exhibition offers the first comprehensive overview in Rome of the French artist Sophie Calle's practice, spanning over forty years of her career. The exhibition delves into fundamental elements of human relationships such as presence and absence, physical proximity and emotional distance, the desire for closeness, and the pain of separation. It explores the tension between longing and unfulfilled desire, which has long been a central theme in Calle's work. The exhibition is guided by the concepts of "with" and "without" – whether it be a person, a love, sight, or an image. The complexity of her body of work is revealed through the interplay between the personal and the relational, reali

Sophie Calle

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Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Il potere del ritratto. Egitto e Roma. I volti del Fayum

Nov 6 to May 2, 2027

€17

This exhibition presents a fascinating comparison between ancient masks and portraits from El Fayum and other regions of Egypt. It showcases over 110 works, including panels, shrouds, funerary masks, marbles, plaster casts, and ancient goldsmithing. The exhibition explores one of antiquity's most captivating artistic expressions. The Fayum portraits are among the most celebrated and rare painted images of antiquity found in Italian museums. Fewer than a thousand are preserved worldwide, typically thin wooden panels painted with tempera or hot wax encaustic, placed on the deceased's face within mummy bandages. These delicate works are rarely loaned, making this a unique opportunity to see a s

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MAXXI

MAXXI BVLGARI PRIZE 2026

Nov 6 to Mar 7, 2027

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The MAXXI BVLGARI PRIZE 2026 marks the fifth edition of this significant award, a collaborative project between MAXXI and Bvlgari that has been instrumental in launching emerging talents onto the international art scene since 2018. This year's edition is notable for featuring an entirely female trio of finalists, all born between the 1980s and 1990s. The selected artists are Chiara Bersani, Adji Dieye, and Margherita Moscardini. Their works will be showcased in an exhibition at MAXXI, highlighting their distinct artistic visions and contributions to contemporary art. The prize aims to support and promote young artists, fostering their development and visibility. Visitors can expect to see in

Chiara Bersani · Adji Dieye · Margherita Moscardini

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MAXXI

Gordon Matta-Clark – Not the Work...The Worker

Nov 13 to Feb 28, 2027

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MAXXI

Ordinare il mondo – L’Archivio di Nanda Lanfranco

Nov 13 to Feb 28, 2027

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MAXXI

extra MAXXI – Sensing the Future

Nov 25 to Jan 31, 2027

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MAXXI

architectures from the MAXXI Archives – Il Villaggio Olimpico di Roma – Il mondo in 300.000 mq

Dec 18 to Apr 25, 2027

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MAXXI

BORDERS – The Geopolitics of Architecture

Dec 18 to Apr 25, 2027

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