Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16. Info 0639967500
Until 4 Feb: Cina. Nascita di un impero (China. Birth of an empire)
The fascinating history of the great Chinese empire is explored in this exhibition that includes 400 objects: jade and bronze items, sculptures, statues, vases and funeral dowry. The material allows visitors to look back at ten centuries of history of the Chinese empire during a period spanning from 221 BC to the 20th century. Also on show are some striking full-size terracotta warriors that were found in Lintong near the mausoleum dedicated to the First Emperor. Mon-thu and sun h10-20; fri-sat h10-22,30. €10, reduced €7,50
Complesso del Vittoriano, via San Pietro in Carcere. Info 060606
Until 4 Feb: Matisse e Bonnard. Viva la pittura! (Matisse and Bonnard. Long live painting!)
These two geniuses of 20th century painting though profoundly different in painting styles were united by an important and complex correspondence and were constantly listening to, and debating with, one another. Pierre Bonnard and Henri Matisse's works await us at the Vittoriano complex where over 200 drawings, watercolours, documents, letters, postcards, oils, sculptures and gouaches have been assembled. These two great artists and art lovers were inspired by the same themes - nature, landscapes and people - but they explored them in entirely different ways. Mon-thu h9,30-19,30; fri and sat h9,30-23,30; sun h9,30-20,30. €9, reduced €7
Colosseo, piazza del Colosseo. Info 0639967700
Until 18 Feb: L'Iliade a Roma (The Iliad in Rome)
"Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus' son Achilleus and its devastation, which put pains thousandfold upon the Achaians [...]." Thus begins one of the most famous poems in the world. This exhibition's intent is to be as faithful as possible to the original poem. Its first section is in fact made up of the work's so-called prodromes (premonitions), such as the Judgement of Paris. A beautiful gallery has been filled with gods and heroes, and another section dedicated to Greek and Trojan heroes. Finally the last section is dedicated to the strongest and most intense sequences of the poem; those that speak of love and war. The Iliad is a masterpiece that should be revisited often. Until 15 Feb h8,30-16,30; from 16 to 18 Feb h8,30-17. €11, reduced €6,50
Musei Vaticani, viale Vaticano. Info 0669883333
Until 28 Feb: Laocoonte: alle origini dei Musei Vaticani (Laocoon: the origins of the Vatican museums)
An exhibition that celebrates the 500th anniversary of the existence of the Vatican museums and that is dedicated to the marble statue of Laocoon discovered in 1506. The museums have constantly promoted art and culture thanks to a succession of popes who have been committed to safeguarding the country's artistic heritage. The Vatican museums are currently the museum complex that attracts the most visitors nationwide.
Braccio di Carlo Magno, piazza San Pietro. Info 0668193064
Until 8 Mar: Petros Eni / Pietro è qui (Petros Eni / Peter is here)
"Petros Eni" is inscribed on a fragment of plaster discovered during the archaeological digs carried out in the Necropolis dell'Urbe. This is one of the many pieces that provide evidence of the great diffusion of the cult of St Peter. This fragment, and a series of other materials and art-works, are exhibited in a show that commemorates the 500 years of the establishment of St Peter's Basilica. The most prestigious museums in the world have lent works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and El Greco for the occasion. Mon-tue h10-19; wed h13-19; thu-sun h10-19. €7, reduced €5
Appartamento Pontificio di Rappresentanza, Palazzo Apostolico del Laterano. Info 060606
Until 9 Apr: Habemus papam. Le elezioni pontificie da S. Pietro a Benedetto XVI (Habemus papam. The elections of popes in Rome from the Renaissance to the 1900s)
An absolutely extraordinary exhibition that sees the official pontifical apartments in the Lateran Apostolic Palace transformed for the first time into an arts show venue. There are four sections (Death and funeral of the Pope, the Conclave, the Proclamation, the Ceremony of "Taking Possession of the Church") each containing a variety of objects such as prints, garments, portraits, photos and paintings. The 140 objects and works of art assembled from museums in Rome, Vatican City and the rest of Italy, allow visitors a closer insight into the emblematic figure of the Pope.
Chiostro del Bramante, via della Pace. Info 0668809035
Until 6 May: Annibale Carracci
An exhibition of 160 paintings and drawings by the Bolognese artist who lived and worked many years in Rome, as well as in Naples, Tuscany and Venice. Carracci perpetuates the dictates of the Italian Renaissance, creating highly realistic works characterised by a very decisive use of colour. The artist's brush returns to the classical dictates of painting, reacting to the mannerist style of the period, while remaining firmly anchored to tradition. Tue-fri h10-20; sat h10-23; sun h10-21. €9, reduced €7
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Museo di Villa Torlonia, via Nomentana, 70. Info 060606
Riapre Villa Torlonia (Villa Torlonia reopens)
One of the most beautiful villas in Rome and the last example of Roman cultural patronage - Villa Torlonia - has undergone major restoration. The gardens have been restored to their 17th century splendour with the addition of trees, shrubs, vases and a gazebo. The lake and hill in the grounds have been recreated and the paths have been rebuilt and adorned with statues and lamps. Architecturally too some major changes have been made to the villa. The Casino also hosts a permanent exhibition of "The Roman School" featuring 150 works by artists who lived and worked during the two world wars.
Gate - Ala Mazzoniana. Stazione Termini. Via Giolitti. Info 0644252170
Caravaggio. Capolavori nelle collezioni private (Caravaggio. Masterpieces in private collections)
After being restored carefully for over two years, "The calling of Saints Peter and Andrew", a painting that has finally been definitively attributed to Caravaggio, is being displayed at the Gate Art Gallery in Termini station. This show is curated by Sir Denis Mahon and Mina Gregori and shows all the beauty of this Caravaggio masterpiece. Also on show are other prestigious works by Caravaggio from public and private collections, such as "The tooth-drawer" from the Palazzo Pitti's Palatine Gallery and the Sicilian canvases "The Resurrection of Lazarus" or "The Sacrifice of Isaac". h10-20. €8, reduced €5
Museo Carlo Bilotti all'Aranciera di Villa Borghese, viale F. La Guardia. Info 0682059127
Until 11 Feb: Willem de Kooning. Late Paintings (The late paintings - Willem de Kooning)
Even though he persistently expressed his independence from the American expressionist movement, Willem de Kooning was one of its pillars and definitely influenced by its European counterpart. De Kooning was an extremely varied and prolific artist. Sixteen of his almost entirely abstract female nudes, landscapes and other works from the 1980s make up this show. The way the exhibition is laid out is designed to make visitors best appreciate these peaceful works that were born out of a period of chosen, happy and self-aware solitude. Tue-sun h9-19. €6, reduced €4
Complesso del Vittoriano, via San Pietro in Carcere. Info 066780664
Until 11 Feb: Alla scoperta del Vesuvio (Discovering the Vesuvius)
Art, history and science come together in this exhibition to explain the consequences and implications that volcanic eruptions can have on life and humanity, and in particular the story of Vesuvius and its effect and past impact on the Naples area in Italy. Visitors will be able to view examples of seismographs and other seismic instruments, lava-related products from the Vesuvius observatory and ex votos, watercolours, documents, texts, photos, comics, installations and videos documenting life under the volcano. At the Vittoriano museum. Mon-thu h9,30-19,30; fri-sat h9,30-23,30; sun h9,30-20,30. Admission free
Palazzo Poli - Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica - Calcografia, via della Stamperia, 6. Info 0669980242
Until 18 Feb: Tra Oriente e Occidente (Between East and West)
This exhibition features etchings created using a vast range of different techniques and styles by the likes of Stanis Dessy, Mario Delitala, Bruno Bramanti and Moses Levi. The engravings all deal with the East as a subject matter; the East as both a geographic place and a metaphorical concept. Therefore we see landscapes as diverse as Algeria, Libya, Sardinia, and the Trentino and Tuscany regions. Eastern or Oriental here means rural, and is therefore a counterpoint to the urban. "Between East and West" posits a perspective in which progress is reversed; the model suggested here is a pastoral one. Tue-sat h10-19. Admission free
Centrale Montemartini, via Ostiense, 106. Info 065748030
Until 18 Feb: Arterritory. Arte, Territorio e Memoria
An exhibition of painting, sculpture, installations and video art at the city's ex power station Centrale Montemartini. The show is aimed at all age groups. The 22 artists taking part all deal with how important and fundamental it is to artists to have geographic context. Tue-sun h9-19. €6, reduced €4
Palazzo Venezia, via del Plebiscito, 118. Info 0669994319
Until 19 Feb: Antonio Joli - La magnifica veduta. La partenza di Carlo III per la Spagna (Antonio Joli - The magnificent view paintings. Charles III's departure for Spain)
The year is 1759 and Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, leaves for Spain. This is the subject of Antonio Joli's two paintings. The artist was commissioned by the Bourbon Court and created two beautiful view paintings, a genre that was not only an artistic trend in the 18th century but also a prevalent way of documenting history. The Bay of Naples is the protagonist of these two recently very carefully restored paintings.
Museo di Roma Palazzo Braschi, via di San Pantaleo. Info 068259127
Until 25 Feb: La porpora romana. Ritrattistica Cardinalizia a Roma dal Rinascimento al Novecento (Rome's cardinals. Portraits of cardinals in Rome from the Renaissance to the 1900s)
Public museums and private collections have provided about 70 works that feature cardinals in history. Photos, paintings and sculptures depict famous cardinals from the Renaissance to the present day. The exhibition shows how artists of the calibre of Raphael and Manzù have interpreted the figure of the cardinal. Tue-sun h9-19. €9, reduced €5,50
Museo del Corso, via del Corso, 320. Info 066786209
Until 25 Feb: La Roma di Piranesi. La città del Settecento nelle Grandi Vedute (Piranesi's Rome. The 18th century grand views of the city)
Piranesi's etchings provide a poetic visual overview of Rome and its size and were created after careful study of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque papal city. They have now become the images we most closely associate with the Eternal City in our imaginations. Tue-sun h10-20. €7,50, reduced €5
MACRO, via Reggio Emilia, 54. Info 06671070400
Until 28 Feb: Piero Pizzi Cannella. Cattedrale (Piero Pizzi Cannella. Cathedral)
All the works on canvas and paper showing at the MACRO feature a cathedral. For Pizzi Cannella it is a symbol of ecstasy, a metaphorical place that you can reach in your head. In a vacuous environment a cathedral is something solid to hold on to, and yet its solidity is also evanescent... Tue-sun h16-24. €1
MAXXI Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XX secolo, via G. Reni, 2. Info 063210181
Until 28 Feb: Massimiliano Fuksas. unsessantesimodisecondo (Massimiliano Fuksas. onesixtiethofasecond)
The projects and designs of successful Lithuanian-born architect Massimiliano Fuksas are shown in this exhibition. The temporary MAXXI pavilion will be filled with models, drawings, photos and sketches of Fuksas' designs for the yet-to-be-built Congress Centre in Rome's suburb of EUR for example, or the completed Ferrari Research Centre in Maranello. The focal point of the exhibition will be a high-tech capsule in which a video made especially for the occasion talks about the man's architecture and architectural style. Tue-sun h11-19
MAXXI Museo Nazionale delle Arti del XX secolo, via G. Reni, 2. Info 063210181
Until 28 Feb: NetSpace: viaggio nell'arte della Rete. Geografie di spazi (NetSpace: travels into the art of the web. A geography of spaces)
The web is examined as a creative tool and a medium through which art is born. To facilitate our understanding of artistic languages that start life on the web the exhibition includes seminars, meetings, roundtables and free guided tours. Agricola de Cologne, Roxana Torre and Chiara Passa are just some of the artists who have contributed to this project. "NetSpace": surfing the works.
Palazzo del Quirinale - Sala delle Bandiere. Piazza del Quirinale. Info 063226159
Until 31 Mar: Turchia, 7000 anni di storia (7,000 years of Turkish history)
This exhibition has been timed to coincide with the state visit of Turkish president Ahmet Necdet and will be inaugurated by Necdet and Italian President Giorgio Napoletano. Some 43 works explore the different stages of Turkish and civilisation, taking the city settlement of Catal Hoyuk (the most ancient example of Neolithic civilisation) as its starting point and covers the period up until the end of the Roman Empire. The exhibits include pieces from Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, jewels from the Bronze civilisation, writings from the Assyrians and Hittites and other traces left behind by classical civilisations. Mon-sat h9,30-13,30 and h15,30-19; sun h8,30-12
Accademia di Francia a Roma - Villa Medici, viale Trinità dei Monti, 1. Info 066761291
From 8 Feb to 9 Apr: Gilles Aillaud. Evasioni (Gilles Aillaud. Evasione)
A large selection of painter and set designer Gilles Aillaud's works have been made available by prestigious public and private collections. Aillaud's subject matters are varied and range from birds to animals in cages and marine landscapes. The collective works he has contributed to such as "Une passion dans le désert" or "Vire et laisser mourir ou la fin tragique de Marcel Duchamp" are very different. This artist's poetic intuitions oscillate between the concepts of opening and closure. Tue-sun h11-19. €8, reduced €4,50
Olearie Papali, piazza della Repubblica. Info 0639967700
Until 9 Apr: Memorie dal sottosuolo. Ritrovamenti archeologici. 1980 - 2006 (Memories from underground. Archeological findings. 1980-2006)
The largest archaeological museum in the world can be found right under the city of Rome. It is here that the over 1,000 pieces in the exhibition have been found. Le Olearie is the venue for the show and is reminiscent in lay-out of how 18th century collections were assembled. Sarcophagi, gems, bracelets and many other rare pieces make up this fascinating collection. h9-19,45. €9, reduced €6
Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere di Castello. Info 066795564
Until 10 Apr: Italia e Finlandia a confronto (Italy and Finland face to face)
This exhibition brings to light the reciprocally inspirational cultural and artistic relationship between Italy and Finalnd. The exhibition is divided into two sections: the Italy section focuses on Italian artistic output in the 20th century and in particular on the period after World War II; the Finnish section is centred on the works of artists who have influenced Italian artistic creation, or who showed a particular interest in Italian art and artists. This exhibition of paintings, sculptures and design displays the artistic interaction between two geographically distant cultures. Tue-sun h10-20. €7, reduced €4,50
Casa di Goethe, via del Corso, 18. Info 0632650412
Until 22 Apr: Franz Ludwig Catel (1778-1856). Paesaggista e pittore di genere (Franz Ludwig Catel (1778-1856). Landscape artist and genre painter)
This artist was born in Berlin but lived and worked in Rome and chose the Eternal City as the subject of many of his works. The Casa di Goethe is showing a series of his paintings, watercolours, drawings and oil studies, many of which have never seen by the public before and many of which were created in the open air. Catel's paintings of Rome and Naples and his scenes of daily life were much admired at the time they were made and are bound to be very popular in this show too. Tue-sun h10-18. €4, reduced €3
MACRO, via Reggio Emilia, 54. Info 06671070400
Until 30 Apr: Pedro Cabrita Reis. Every moment, one moment after the other
Pedro Cabrita Reis' massive and exclusive installation contains a universe of glass and steel beams in which the notion of space is continually questioned and transformed according to the configurations created by the materials assembled. The Portuguese artist is a master at irrational and chaotic composition and conveys social context in heightened and contemporary fashion.
GNAM Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, viale delle Belle Arti, 131. Info 06322981
From 24 Feb to 13 May: Arturo Martini
"You can think through clay. It's a fact of love throughout our world". So said Arturo Martini, a revolutionary artist who lived between the 18th and 19th centuries and was an avid consumer of art and culture. This great innovator reinvented the canons of plastic construction and gleaned his inspiration from classic art to then develop a very personal form of expression. This show at Rome's museum of modern art (the GNAM) brings together a refined selection of about a hundred of his masterpieces. €9
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