{"id":15097,"date":"2024-02-09T20:25:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T01:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=15097"},"modified":"2025-06-04T07:45:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:45:45","slug":"contemporary-art-museums-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Contemporary Art Museums in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of Rome, a few things come to mind: <strong>millenia-old structures and landmarks<\/strong> such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, Renaissance art, even rigatoni alla carbonara. But <strong>contemporary art museums in Rome?<\/strong> Maybe not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some <strong>marvelous modern art museums in Rome<\/strong> that you should make time for. You can dig into the past, going back thousands of years into the city\u2019s history, making pit stops in the Renaissance and Baroque eras, and any other eras you want, and then do a deep dive into the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you want to indulge in some contemporary art\u2014and solidify just how great the Eternal City actually is\u2014here are the best spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Galleria_Nazionale_di_Arte_Moderna_-_Roma_Italia-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"people walking in front of a museum entrance\" class=\"wp-image-15108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Galleria_Nazionale_di_Arte_Moderna_-_Roma_Italia-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Galleria_Nazionale_di_Arte_Moderna_-_Roma_Italia-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Galleria_Nazionale_di_Arte_Moderna_-_Roma_Italia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Galleria_Nazionale_di_Arte_Moderna_-_Roma_Italia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna\u2014one of the most famous contemporary art museums in Rome\u2014features significant international artworks, ranging from impressionism to abstract expressionism. Photo credit: Massimo Materni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Must%E2%80%91see_works_at_Chiostro_del_Bramante\" title=\"Must\u2011see works at Chiostro del&nbsp;Bramante\">Must\u2011see works at Chiostro del&nbsp;Bramante<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Galleria_Comunale_dArte_Moderna_A_Hidden_Gem_for_those_interested_Italys_Artistic_Evolution\" title=\"Galleria Comunale d&#8217;Arte Moderna: A Hidden Gem for those interested Italy\u2019s Artistic Evolution\">Galleria Comunale d&#8217;Arte Moderna: A Hidden Gem for those interested Italy\u2019s Artistic Evolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Signature_pieces_at_the_Galleria_Comunale_dArte_Moderna\" title=\"Signature pieces at the Galleria&nbsp;Comunale d\u2019Arte&nbsp;Moderna\">Signature pieces at the Galleria&nbsp;Comunale d\u2019Arte&nbsp;Moderna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Trendy_Art_The_Innovative_Exhibitions_of_Museo_MACRO_in_Rome\" title=\"Trendy Art: The Innovative Exhibitions of Museo MACRO in Rome\">Trendy Art: The Innovative Exhibitions of Museo MACRO in Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Highlights_of_MACROs_Collection\" title=\"Highlights of MACRO\u2019s&nbsp;Collection\">Highlights of MACRO\u2019s&nbsp;Collection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#MAXXI_Where_Contemporary_Art_and_Architecture_Converge_in_Rome\" title=\"MAXXI: Where Contemporary Art and Architecture Converge in Rome\">MAXXI: Where Contemporary Art and Architecture Converge in Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Highlights_of_the_MAXXI\" title=\"Highlights of the&nbsp;MAXXI\">Highlights of the&nbsp;MAXXI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Discover_New_Artistic_Voices_at_Monitor_Romes_Premier_Art_Gallery\" title=\"Discover New Artistic Voices at Monitor, Rome\u2019s Premier Art Gallery\">Discover New Artistic Voices at Monitor, Rome\u2019s Premier Art Gallery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Stand%E2%80%91out_works_shown_at_Monitor\" title=\"Stand\u2011out works shown at Monitor\">Stand\u2011out works shown at Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_Romes_Classic\" title=\"National Gallery of Modern Art: Rome&#8217;s Classic\">National Gallery of Modern Art: Rome&#8217;s Classic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Unmissable_masterpieces_at_La_Galleria_Nazionale\" title=\"Unmissable masterpieces at La&nbsp;Galleria&nbsp;Nazionale\">Unmissable masterpieces at La&nbsp;Galleria&nbsp;Nazionale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Palazzo_Esposizioni_Roma_Where_Art_and_Cinema_Meet\" title=\"Palazzo Esposizioni Roma: Where Art and Cinema Meet\">Palazzo Esposizioni Roma: Where Art and Cinema Meet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Notable_works_at_Palazzo_delle_Esposizioni\" title=\"Notable works at Palazzo&nbsp;delle&nbsp;Esposizioni\">Notable works at Palazzo&nbsp;delle&nbsp;Esposizioni<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Ready_to_keep_your_Roman_art_journey_rolling\" title=\"Ready to keep your Roman art journey rolling? \">Ready to keep your Roman art journey rolling? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/contemporary-art-museums-rome\/#Skip_the_lines_and_dive_deeper_into_one_of_the_citys_greatest_collections_with_our_Guided_Borghese_Gallery_tour%E2%80%94masterpieces_by_Bernini_Caravaggio_Raphael_and_more_all_brought_to_life_by_an_expert_guide\" title=\"Skip the lines and dive deeper into one of the city\u2019s greatest collections with our Guided Borghese Gallery tour\u2014masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and more, all brought to life by an expert guide.\">Skip the lines and dive deeper into one of the city\u2019s greatest collections with our Guided Borghese Gallery tour\u2014masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, and more, all brought to life by an expert guide.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6cb32f7d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chiostro_del_Bramante_Where_Renaissance_Meets_Contemporary_Art_in_Rome\"><\/span>Chiostro del Bramante: Where Renaissance Meets Contemporary Art in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Arco della Pace, in the tangle of streets between Piazza Navona and the Tiber River, Chiostro del Bramante marries the Renaissance and contemporary art. It\u2019s&nbsp; housed in a former religious building designed by Bramante in the year 1500. The museum usually hosts temporary exhibitions and has done <strong>shows featuring everyone from Banksy, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon, Marc Chagal, and Basquiat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must%E2%80%91see_works_at_Chiostro_del_Bramante\"><\/span>Must\u2011see works at Chiostro del&nbsp;Bramante<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cGirl&nbsp;with&nbsp;Balloon\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Banksy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLove&nbsp;is&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Air\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Banksy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cQueen&nbsp;Vic\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Banksy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chiostro_del_Bramante_-_panoramio-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"people walking through courtyard of museum in Rome\" class=\"wp-image-15106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chiostro_del_Bramante_-_panoramio-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chiostro_del_Bramante_-_panoramio-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chiostro_del_Bramante_-_panoramio-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chiostro_del_Bramante_-_panoramio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bramante&#8217;s design of Chiostro del Bramante is a blend of classical elements, including Doric and Ionic columns, creating a serene space for museum-goers. Photo credit: trolvag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Rome is a city with so much to see and do, you could spend days and weeks exploring and still not have enough time. If you find yourself short on time, however, it&#8217;s best to be as efficient as possible. Check out our recommendations for what to do if you only have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\">one day in Rome.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-48bcb142 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Galleria_Comunale_dArte_Moderna_A_Hidden_Gem_for_those_interested_Italys_Artistic_Evolution\"><\/span>Galleria Comunale d&#8217;Arte Moderna: A Hidden Gem for those interested Italy\u2019s Artistic Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not to be confused with La Galleria Nazionale d\u2019Arte Moderna<\/strong>, this small art space near the Trevi Fountain boasts over <strong>3,000 art works<\/strong> and is housed in a space that was once a convent. For almost a century, the museum has exhibited 150 works at a time. It\u2019s collection consists of <strong>work between the early 19th century and the middle of the 20th century<\/strong>. Most of the artists in the collection are Italian and include art by Mario Mafai, Giacomo Balla, Alberto Savinio, and Giorgio de Chirico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signature_pieces_at_the_Galleria_Comunale_dArte_Moderna\"><\/span>Signature pieces at the Galleria&nbsp;Comunale d\u2019Arte&nbsp;Moderna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIl&nbsp;dubbio\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Giacomo&nbsp;Balla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cParco\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Amedeo&nbsp;Bocchi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIl&nbsp;Pastore\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Arturo&nbsp;Martini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-Colonna_-_v_Crispi_-_Galleria_Comunale_AMC_1250415.jpg\" alt=\"museum in rome\" class=\"wp-image-15100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-Colonna_-_v_Crispi_-_Galleria_Comunale_AMC_1250415.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-Colonna_-_v_Crispi_-_Galleria_Comunale_AMC_1250415-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-Colonna_-_v_Crispi_-_Galleria_Comunale_AMC_1250415-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Galleria Comunale d&#8217;Arte Moderna should not be confused with La Galleria Nazionale d\u2019Arte Moderna. Photo credit: Lalupa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trendy_Art_The_Innovative_Exhibitions_of_Museo_MACRO_in_Rome\"><\/span>Trendy Art: The Innovative Exhibitions of Museo MACRO in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the Museum of Contemporary Art, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museomacro.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MACRO<\/a> is a cutting-edge <strong>museum dedicated to young and emerging artists<\/strong>. Housed in an old Peroni brewery, the museum opened in 2002 north of the center of the city in Salario. French architect Odile Decq led a renovation of the space a few years later. The museum\u2019s collection is mostly <strong>Italian artists with a few international artists<\/strong> thrown into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_MACROs_Collection\"><\/span>Highlights of MACRO\u2019s&nbsp;Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAzzurro&nbsp;Arancio\u201d&nbsp;(2003)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Carla&nbsp;Accardi <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAngoscia&nbsp;atomica\u201d&nbsp;(1957)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Enrico&nbsp;Accatino <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMonte&nbsp;Mario\u201d&nbsp;(1959)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Antonio&nbsp;Achilli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Le_MACRO_musee_dart_contemporain_de_Rome_34233071971-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"inside Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome\" class=\"wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Le_MACRO_musee_dart_contemporain_de_Rome_34233071971-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Le_MACRO_musee_dart_contemporain_de_Rome_34233071971-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Le_MACRO_musee_dart_contemporain_de_Rome_34233071971-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Le_MACRO_musee_dart_contemporain_de_Rome_34233071971.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MACRO: short for Museo d&#8217;Arte Contemporanea Roma (Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome). Photo credit: Jean-Pierre Dalb\u00e9ra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8dbccdaa gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAXXI_Where_Contemporary_Art_and_Architecture_Converge_in_Rome\"><\/span>MAXXI: Where Contemporary Art and Architecture Converge in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Flaminio district north of the historical center, MAXXI is one of the <strong>first big museums that is dedicated to art of the 21st century<\/strong>. The museum first flicked on its lights in 2010 and was built on the site of a former military barracks. Architect <strong>Zaha Hadid\u2019s award-winning structure <\/strong>incorporated some of the military structure into her stunning design. The collection includes works by Aldo Rossi, Kara Walker, Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, Anish Kapoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_MAXXI\"><\/span>Highlights of the&nbsp;MAXXI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMappa\u201d&nbsp;(1971\u201173)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Alighiero&nbsp;Boetti <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWidow\u201d&nbsp;(2004)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Anish&nbsp;Kapoor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSleepers&nbsp;II\u201d&nbsp;(1999)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Francis&nbsp;Al\u00ffs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5081155402_4ac7eb95a6_kres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"outside of big modern museum in rome\" class=\"wp-image-15101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5081155402_4ac7eb95a6_kres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5081155402_4ac7eb95a6_kres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5081155402_4ac7eb95a6_kres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5081155402_4ac7eb95a6_kres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MAXXI is renowned for being Italy&#8217;s first national museum dedicated to contemporary art and architecture. Photo credit: Francesco Di Capua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77ab9729 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_New_Artistic_Voices_at_Monitor_Romes_Premier_Art_Gallery\"><\/span>Discover New Artistic Voices at Monitor, Rome\u2019s Premier Art Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located southeast of Termini and just below Sapienza University, Monitor is <strong>one of the most cutting-edge galleries in the Italian capital<\/strong>. The gallery has put on exhibitions by Duane Zaloudek, Ian Tweedy, Ursula Mayer, Maja Escher, and Eric Bainbridge, among other artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stand%E2%80%91out_works_shown_at_Monitor\"><\/span>Stand\u2011out works shown at Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cStandards&nbsp;of&nbsp;Living (Scene&nbsp;1:&nbsp;light&nbsp;fixtures)\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Tomaso&nbsp;De&nbsp;Luca <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cStandards&nbsp;of&nbsp;Living (Scene&nbsp;4:&nbsp;the&nbsp;horrors&nbsp;of&nbsp;measures)\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Tomaso&nbsp;De&nbsp;Luca<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMilarepa&nbsp;IV\u201d&nbsp;(1967)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Duane<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Zaloudek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mutualart.com\/Artwork\/MILAREPA-IV\/54975218C1C88CFA2F6F581FDF1E3B12?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adult-art-back-view-backpack-aabf9b2eea380c6421c4de4ded1c91b1-1res-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"girl looking at painting inside a museum\" class=\"wp-image-15104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adult-art-back-view-backpack-aabf9b2eea380c6421c4de4ded1c91b1-1res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adult-art-back-view-backpack-aabf9b2eea380c6421c4de4ded1c91b1-1res-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adult-art-back-view-backpack-aabf9b2eea380c6421c4de4ded1c91b1-1res-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adult-art-back-view-backpack-aabf9b2eea380c6421c4de4ded1c91b1-1res.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monitor is known for showcasing cutting-edge works by both established and up-and-coming artists. Photo credit: PickPik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_Romes_Classic\"><\/span>National Gallery of Modern Art: Rome&#8217;s Classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La Galleria Nazionale d\u2019Arte Moderna, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rome.net\/national-gallery-modern-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Gallery of Modern Art<\/a>, opened its doors in 1883 for one sole purpose: <strong>to show off the artwork of the newly unified Italian state<\/strong>. Located just north of Piazza del Popolo and the Villa Borghese, the museum houses over 5,000 paintings and sculptures starting in the neoclassical period and ending with abstract works from the 1960s. Here you\u2019ll find works by Van Gogh, Canova, Monet, and Cezanne, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmissable_masterpieces_at_La_Galleria_Nazionale\"><\/span>Unmissable masterpieces at La&nbsp;Galleria&nbsp;Nazionale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe&nbsp;Three&nbsp;Ages&nbsp;of&nbsp;Woman\u201d&nbsp;(1905)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Gustav&nbsp;Klimt <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cNinfee&nbsp;rosa\u201d&nbsp;(1897\u201199)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Claude&nbsp;Monet <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cL\u2019et\u00e0&nbsp;del&nbsp;bronzo\u201d&nbsp;(1875\u201176)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Auguste&nbsp;Rodin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_in_Rome_01.jpg\" alt=\"The National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome\" class=\"wp-image-15102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_in_Rome_01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_in_Rome_01-600x340.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/800px-National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art_in_Rome_01-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome opened its doors in 1883. Photo credit: Krzysztof Golik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aca0a06e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palazzo_Esposizioni_Roma_Where_Art_and_Cinema_Meet\"><\/span>Palazzo Esposizioni Roma: Where Art and Cinema Meet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Palazzo Esposizioni is a grand neoclassical building that puts on a lot of temporary exhibitions. They <strong>lean more towards photography<\/strong> and there\u2019s even a <strong>cinema inside for the occasional art house flick<\/strong>. They also do exhibitions at their alternative space in the former slaughterhouse in Testaccio. Located on bustling Via Nazionale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_works_at_Palazzo_delle_Esposizioni\"><\/span>Notable works at Palazzo&nbsp;delle&nbsp;Esposizioni<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(from Francesco&nbsp;Clemente\u2019s 2024\u201125 retrospective \u201cAnima&nbsp;nomade\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cDevil\u2019s&nbsp;Tent\u201d&nbsp;(2013\u201114)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Francesco&nbsp;Clemente <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTaking&nbsp;Refuge&nbsp;Tent\u201d&nbsp;(2012\u201113)&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Francesco&nbsp;Clemente <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFlags&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;The&nbsp;Society&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Spectacle\u201d&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Francesco&nbsp;Clemente<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3672418331_0195c34e0a_kres-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome\" class=\"wp-image-15103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3672418331_0195c34e0a_kres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3672418331_0195c34e0a_kres-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3672418331_0195c34e0a_kres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3672418331_0195c34e0a_kres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome is renowned for its diverse offerings like art exhibitions, film screenings, theatrical performances, and educational programs. 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