IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Complesso del Vittoriano, via San Pietro in Carcere. Info 066780664
Until 5 Feb 2006: Manet
An exhibition of 150 works by an artist who was a great traveller and
who managed to maintain a strong individuality within the Impressionist
movement. Manet was inspired by Italian, Spanish and Japanese art, Goya,
Titian and the past, he allowed himself to be seduced by women and nature,
transforming these elements into the main protagonists of his creations.
His work marked a clear break with the previous pictorial tradition.
Mon-thu h9,30-18,30; fri-sat h9,30-22,30; sun h9,30-19,30. €9,
reduced €7
Chiostro
del Bramante, via della Pace. Info 0668809036
Until 5 Mar 2006: Zandomeneghi. Un veneziano tra gli
impressionisti (Zandomeneghi. A Venetian among the Impressionists)
An anthology dedicated to one of the "trois Italiens de Paris (three
Italians in Paris)", namely Zandomenghi, who was more rooted in
the Impressionist scene in Paris than fellow Italians De Nittis and
Boldini. This is a rich exhibition with paintings, pastels, drawings
and sketches bearing witness to the entire compositional process and
reproducing the worldly atmospheres of the City of Lights, daily and
family life, women surrounded by their accessories (hats, gloves, fans),
as well as still-lifes and nudes. Tue-fri h10-20, sat h10-24, sun h10-21,30.
€9, reduced €7
Scuderie
del Quirinale, Via XXIV Maggio, 16. Info 0639967500
Until 16 Feb 2006: Alberto Burri
A great innovator, Alberto Burri is part of that group of artists that
use material to talk, moulding it like a language, turning it into the
nerve centre of their own poetic vision. Works made out of such varied
materials as bags, wood, metal, plastic, combustions and cellotex are
on show, as well as the creations of Italian and international artists
who, like Burri, have used non-pictorial materials to change the art
of our times.
Fondazione
Memmo - Palazzo Ruspoli, via del Corso, 418. Info 066874704
Until 11 Dec: Mario Schifano. Televisione cattiva maestra
(Mario Schifano. Television a bad example)
Television, a medium that is so widespread as to have impacted on the
way we all think, is the muse and inspiration behind this exhibition.
Since the 70s Schifano has photographed images from TV screens that
are then transformed into paintings on canvas and carried out using
nitrous paints. The subjects he represents are very varied: porno images,
newscasts and ads extracted from the TV and imbued with their own significance.
h9,30-19,30
Palazzo
Ruspoli, via del Corso, 418. Info 066874704
Until Jan 2006: Mostra dalle collezioni per il Nouveau Musée
National de Monaco (Exhibition of the Nouveau Musée National
de Monaco collections)
An exhibition divided in various sections that aims to show the public
the 'Ancien Musée des Beaux-arts' collection that will form part
of the 'Nouveau Musée National de Monaco', a museum that is currently
still in the planning stages. The proceeds of the exhibition will support
the activities of MAP (Monaco Aide et Présence) and AIRC (Associazione
Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro).
Complesso
del Vittoriano, via San Pietro in Carcere. Info 066780664
Until 8 Jan 2006: Giovanni Paolo II e Roma (John Paul II and
Rome)
One of last century's leading figures depicted through his strong connection
with the city of Rome. The historic and documentary-style itinerary
is divided in two main sections - on the one hand the history of the
city from World War II to today, on the other the significant phases
of Karol Wojtyla's life - and also includes several sub-sections. Documentary
material, photos that have never been seen before, film footage, documents
(messages, pamphlets, parish newspapers, posters) and video-installations
can all be seen. Mon-thu h9,30-19,30; fri-sat h9,30-23,30; sun h9,30-20,30
MAXXI,
Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, via G. Reni. Info 063202300
Until 8 Jan 2006: Net Web Art
A range of meetings, demonstrations and workshops on all the art forms
that use the internet as a form of creative expression. The first appointment
is supposed to bring the audience closer to internet art and offer points
of departure for reflection and different interpretations for works
created for the web. The artists being presented are: Francis Alÿs,
Natalie Bookchin, Heath Bunting, Vuc Cosic, Antoni Muntadas, Alexei
Shulgin. Tue-sun h11-19
Colosseo,
piazza del Colosseo. Info 0639967700
Until 8 Jan 2006: Il rito segreto. Misteri in Grecia e a Roma (Secret
Rite. Mysteries in Greece and Rome)
Large statues, busts, altars, frescoes, Greek vases, bas-reliefs and
idols: mysterious spirits will inhabit the Coliseum's second floor,
presenting a subject never before seen in an exhibition - mystery cults
in antiquity. The exhibition uses lights, sounds and video installations
to create an emotionally charged and attractive setting, heightening
the public's interest in the fascinating subjects on show: initiation
rites, Eleusinian mysteries, Cerere's cult, Dionysian rites and even
Oriental cults. h8,30-16,30. Closed: 25 Dec; 1 Jan. €10, reduced
€6; guided visits: families €3, individuals €4, groups
€100
Museo
di Roma Palazzo Braschi, via San Pantaleo, 10 (piazza Navona). Info
0682077304
Until 8 Jan 2006: Walker Evans. Argento e carbone (Walker Evans.
Silver and coal)
More than a hundred images, magazines, books and documents bear witness
to photo-journalist Walker Evans' reportage on the effects of the Great
American depression. A journey lasting three years, during which Evans
explored farmers' living conditions from very close up, impressing in
some raw photographic work the harsh reality of people's lives through
their houses and belongings, the schools they went to, their facial
expressions. The pictures on show have been treated with various printing
processes that include emulsions made with silver salts, photo etching,
lithographic printing, letterpress and processing on black smoke paper.
Tue-sun h9-19
MAXXI,
Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, via G. Reni. Info 063202438
Until 8 Jan 2006: Moshekwa Langa
This show is dedicated to the art of young South African artist Moshekwa
Langa, currently working in Holland. Paintings, collages, drawings,
installations, photography and video: these are the communicative media
through which the artist chooses to speak to us about the cultural co-existence
that currently exists in our continent. This is irrational art, representing
snapshots of reminiscences and memories, the whole interpreted in a
light style that that knows how to be ironic even about themes such
as human frailty. Tue-sun h11-19
Istituto
Nazionale per la Grafica - Palazzo Fontana di Trevi. Via Poli, 54. Info
0669980257 MAXXI, Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, via G.
Reni. Info 063202438
Until 8 Jan 2006: Paolo Soleri. Etica e invenzione urbana (Paolo
Soleri. Urban ethics and invention)
A major exhibition on internationally renowned architect, city planner
and philosopher Paolo Soleri is put on for the first time in Italy and
hosted in two high-profile cultural spaces. A man who developed very
modern urban theories and to whom we owe the concept of 'Arcologia':
architectural solutions that are respectful of the environment, in which
aesthetics cannot be separated from the concepts of energy saving, re-use
of materials and recycling. A vast range of creations, graphic works,
plastic sculptures, photos and videos are displayed. Mon-fri h10-18;
sat h10-13
Sale
del Bramante, piazza del Popolo. Info ente organizzatore 066793572
Until 8 Jan 2006: Cento Presepi (100 Nativity scenes)
One of the most traditional Italian objects is the hand-made nativity
scene. This exhibition displays nativities from all over the world made
out of the most diverse materials imaginable - from shells to screws,
from wood to chocolate - and in every sort of style, from classical
to naif. At the end of the exhibition the most original and creative
nativity scenes will be awarded prizes
MACRO,
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma, via Reggio Emilia, 54. Info 06671070400
Until 9 Jan 2006: Wolfgang Laib
Pyramids of pollen sequentially laid out on the pavement, houses made
of rice, stairs and boats fashioned out of wax, stones made out of milk:
these are just some of Wolfgang Laib's creations. Using natural materials
that are manipulated according to oriental philosophies, Buddhism and
Esotericism, these eco-installations in simple and minimalist shapes
aim to appreciate and experiment with the energy dimension of natural
elements. Tue-sat h9-19; sun h9-14. €1
Sala
Santa Rita, via Montanara, 8 (zona piazza Campitelli). Info 0667105568
Until 13 Jan 2006: Magico Teatro. I fantocci di Maria Signorelli (Magic
Theatre. Maria Signorelli's marionettes)
Fifty paintings and marionettes are on show. The puppets are one of
the most original insights into the figurative culture of the 20th century
exhibited in the 1920s in Rome, Paris and Berlin. These are soft sculptures
that are inspired by literature but that also have their own stories
to tell. They are made out of fabric, threads, ribbons and various objects
such as fragments of mirror, toothpicks and buttons. The marionettes
are like real personalities who must be seen, actually touched, with
one's own eyes. Mon-fri h10-18. Free entrance
Museo
delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari, piazza G. Marconi, 8. Info 065926148
Until 15 Jan 2006: Siviglia Ago e Oro. Splendori e Arte del Ricamo (Seville
Needle and Gold. The splendours and art of embroidery)
An exhibition that brings together the human and divine and displays
refined works that have been created especially for the Week of Seville.
More than a hundred pieces made between the 16th century and the present
day show visitors the medieval tradition of "needle painting"
that is still alive and well in Seville today. The different sections
of the exhibition tell the story of the needle-workers from Seville
and show the techniques and materials used. The layout of the exhibition
and various audiovisual projections show us the creative phases of this
art and skill. Tue-sun h10-18. €8
Centrale
Montemartini, via Ostiense, 106. Info 065748030
Until 15 Jan 2006: Gemine Muse
The fifth edition of this multi-faceted exhibition comes to Rome. Many
countries are involved in this cultural project showing the work of
young authors that has been inspired by artists of the past. In Rome
paintings and photos by two Romans - Thomas Bires and Emiliano Cataldo
- and the work of Finnish artist Elina Brotherus, are on show. Many
subjects are represented: archaeological places and elements, but also
diesel engines, boilers and mechanical instruments.
Istituto
Giapponese di Cultura, via A. Gramsci, 74. Info 063224754
Until 20 Jan 2006: Statue di Buddha nella terra di Yamato (Statues
of Buddha in the land of Yamato)
The area of Yamato, in other words ancient Japan, was the location of
splendid temples decorated with statues that were built when Buddhism
was first coming into being. This photographic exhibition being hosted
by the Japanese Institute brings us back in time to between the 7th
and 13th centuries, leading us to the land of Yamato and these magnificent
Buddhas. Mon-fri h9-12,30 and h14-18,30 (wed until h17,30). Free entrance
GNAM,
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, viale delle Belle Arti, 131. Info
06322981
Until 22 Jan 2006: Degas. La famiglia Bellelli (Degas. The Bellelli
family)
The most famous work from Degas' youth is exhibited for the first time
at the Modern Art Gallery. The truly revolutionary aspect of the painting
is the dysfunctional non-unity of the family, the psychological elements
of the picture take centre-stage and the tension in the family is palpable.
The virtuosity of the mirror is also remarkable. This painting contains
all the power of the Impressionist movement, showing how it shook up
the aesthetic canons from within, allowing a flood of emotion, until
then censored, to enter the realm of art. Tue-sun h9-19,30
Museo
di Roma in Trastevere, piazza Sant'Egidio, 1b. Info 065816563
Until 22 Jan 2006: Pasolini 30 anni dopo. Uno tra noi (Pasolini
30 years later. One among us)
Rome and Pasolini: a visceral relationship. The Eternal City pays tribute
to the man, artist and great communicator with three exhibitions timed
to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of his death.
Pasolini and Rome. A rich series of heretofore unseen documents - such
as photos, films, documentaries, original typed manuscripts - that tell
the story of the writer's arrival to Rome and his relationships with
members of the cultural scene at that time.
Miracolo a Roma. Angelo Pennoni sul set di Accattone (Miracle in Rome.
Angelo Pennoni on the set of Accattone).
Sixty photos taken on the set of the film Accattone are presented. They
paint a picture of this mythical figure and render a portrait of the
working-class suburbs depicted by Pasolini.
La lunga strada di sabbia. Fotografie di Philippe Séclier (The
long and sandy road. Photos by Philippe Séclier).
"La lunga strada di sabbia" is a written reportage by Pasolini
on the fashion of holidaying that describes a trip he once made from
Versilia to Trieste. The photographer Séclier made the same journey
in 2001 and took photos along the way. His black and white photos are
displayed alongside Pasolini's typed manuscripts. Tue-sun h10-20 (entrance
allowed up until h19). €6, reduced €5
Casa
dei Teatri - Villino Corsini, Villa Doria Pamphilj. Largo 3 Giugno 1849,
angolo via di San Pancrazio (ingresso Arco dei Quattro Venti). Info
0645440707
Until 22 Jan 2006: La fabbrica dei sogni. La Compagnia Romana dei Piccoli
di Podrecca. 1914-1959. Marionette e materiali scenici dalla collezione
Signorelli (The factory of dreams. The Roman Piccoli
di Podrecca Company. 1914-1959. Puppets and stage materials from the
Signorelli collection)
The stage materials of the Piccoli di Podrecca, a puppet company that
is currently part of famous puppeteer Maria Signorelli's collection,
are on view. Four rooms contain the marionettes, stage models and design,
scripts and period photos. The highly coloured miniature Podrecca theatre
and its musical shows devised for an audience of children and adults,
bring together the immediacy of childhood desires with artistic style
and contemporary ballet.Tue-sun h10-17
Braccio
di Carlo Magno, piazza San Pietro
Until 29 Jan 2006: Ansichten Christi/ Cristo: il volto della bellezza
(Christ: the face of beauty)
On the 20th World Youth Day, which will be held in Cologne, a major
exhibition on the image of Christ will be organised which features works
by the most important artists from ancient times until today (Beato
Angelico, Andrea Mantegna, Leonardo da Vinci, Zurbaran, Matisse, Rouault,
Chagall, etcetera). The exhibition is curated by Professor Giovanni
Morello and promoted by the Chiesa Gioventù e Speranza del Pontificio
Consiglio per i Laici Foundation. After Cologne, the exhibition comes
to Rome and will be housed in the Carlo Magno Wing in St Peter’s
Square.
Palazzo
Venezia, via del Plebiscito, 118. Info 0682077304
Until 26 Feb 2006: Il Settecento a Roma (18th century in Rome)
An exhibition that brings to life an entire era - the 18th century -
that started with the late baroque and brought us up to the genesis
of modernity. This exhibition does not remain in the artistic domain,
but it explores, through the over 200 works on show, the cultural, political
and social movements of the period. Various sections will bring the
visitor into contact with personalities, people and social mores, and
show costumes, objects and popular pastimes that provide a real insight
into, and cross-section of, a period that teemed with turmoil and activity.
Tue-sun h10-19. €8
Museo
Nazionale Etrusco, piazzale di Villa Giulia, 9. Info 0682077304
Until 26 Feb 2006: I Castellani e l'oreficeria archeologica italiana
(The Castellanis and Italian archaeological oreficeria)
An exhibition that brings to life an entire era - the 18th century -
that started with the late baroque and brought us up to the genesis
of modernity. Various sections will bring the visitor into contact with
personalities, people and social mores, and show costumes, objects and
popular pastimes that provide a real insight into, and cross-section
of, a period that teemed with turmoil and activity. Tue-sun h8,30-19,30.
€6, reduced €4
Museo
del Corso, via del Corso, 320. Info 066786209
Until 26 Feb 2006: Umberto Mastroianni scultore europeo
Umberto Mastronianni, a European sculptor
Decorated with the International Grand Prize for Sculpture, Umberto
Mastroianni has been an extremely productive artist who has constantly
evolved in his work. At the beginning of his career Mastroianni's works
were small and slight, later they found their inspiration in geometric
shapes, and after that, during his 'informal period', they became filled
with pain and lacerations. Tue-sun h10-20. €7,50, reduced €5
Complesso
del Vittoriano, Ala Brasini. Via San Pietro in Carcere. Info 066793598
Until 7 May 2006: Vito Lombardi. La Linea del Piave nei disegni del
1918
200 drawings created by the painter-soldier Vito Lombardi
after the armistice of 3 November 1918 are on show. Drawings made with
charcoal, ink and pens interpret the Piave front that was about to be
dismantled: different drawings that speak volumes about the aftermath
of war, showing us the scars of its devastation. h9,30-17,30. Free entrance
MACRO,
via Reggio Emilia, 54. Info 06671070400
Until 31 May 2006: Erwin Wurm
Ervin Wurm is all about conceptual art that is ironic, dynamic, soft
and textured at the same time: sculptures that move, 'plump' forms halfway
between inspiration and the finished form, the creations of the artist
who merges techniques and barriers that traditionally are a mix between
photography, video and performances or events. Wurm's inspiration comes
from everyday objects such as bicycles, brooms, vegetables, balls and
chairs. Tue-sat h9-19; sun h9-14. €1
Museo
Napoleonico, piazza di Ponte Umberto I, 1. Info 0668806286
Until 30 Jun 2006: Austerlitz al Museo Napoleonico. La battaglia in
una stanza stanza (Austerlitz at the Napoleonic Museum. The
battle in one room)
An exhibition made up of thirty panels that narrate the Bonaparte years
1829-1830. The so-called "battle of the Three Emperors" finds
form and image in a panoramic papier-peint that is being shown to the
public for the first time.
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to Romaturismo
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