Works and artists Art and war National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art Rome World War II
“When the last shipment from the Marche region arrived in Rome, some of the most notable works were unpacked from their crates in a hall at Palazzo Venezia so that their condition could be assessed before they were transported to the…
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After sixteen years of closure, the Teatro Valle returns to the city of Rome following the completion of a restoration and renovation project that began in March 2023 and was funded with over 11 million euros. The historic 18th-century…
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Three days to explore different artistic languages and eras, from the great masters of the 20th century to the experimental work of the new generations. From November 20 to 22, 2026, the Nuvola dell’Eur will host the sixth edition of…
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Exhibition reviews Ancient art Five hundred Florence Mannerism Pontormo Quirinal Stables Rome Tuscany
To his contemporaries, the frescoes that Pontormo painted in Florence on the walls of the choir of San Lorenzo must have seemed an extreme, laborious expression of defiance— that “negative Sistine Chapel,” as Luciano Berti had…
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On Sunday, October 18, Alberto Angela will be on Rai 1 during prime time with a new episode dedicated to popular history, focusing on the figure of Julius Caesar. Titled *Alberto Angela Tells the Story of Julius Caesar*, the program is set…
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The Ministry of Culture has signed three purchase agreements, totaling over 2.6 million euros, which will enrich the collection of Casa Balla—acquired by the state in 2025—and establish the core collection of state-owned works for the…
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The restoration of the *Tondo dei due Fratelli*—a painting from the mid-2nd century A.D. housed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo—was unveiled in Cairo. Originating from Antinoopolis in Middle Egypt, the work will be on display for the first…
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From the earliest vision-correcting devices to accessories that have shaped the history of fashion, all the way to eyewear that has become instantly recognizable on the big screen: the history of eyewear is also a story of culture…
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