Contemporary Art in Rome

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The collection housed in this Neo-classical building includes works from the 19th and 20th centuries. The 19th century works are mostly those of the macchiaioli (Florentine impressionist painters), a similar movement to puntinismo (pointillism), a style based on the use of spots of colour to create paintings whose subjects were distinguishable only from a certain distance. Among the 20th century artists are works from De Chirico, Carrà, Sironi, Casorati, Marini and many others. The museum often organises temporary exhibitions and has its own shop. Disabled access from via Gramsci, 71.

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The Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma, headquarters of the best Capitoline exhibitions, hosts the Quadriennale Nazionale d'Arte di Roma (held every four years from March to May). Its purpose is to show Italy's best works of art to the public, especially trends and new expressions from the previous years.

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This palazzo with its statues and Corinthian columns, designed by Piacentini, hosts temporary exhibitions of paintings, sculpture and graphics, which are changed every three months. There is also a small cinema that shows foreign-language films and the occasional theatrical performance. In addition, there is a well-stocked bookshop, a design shop, a bar and a restaurant on the terrace. Next to the complex is the Visual Arts Research and Documentation Centre, an archive that contains data on contemporary Italian and international art.

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If you are in a mood to engage in some serious art watching, Valentina Bonomo Gallery is the place to be. Artists like Carla Accardi, Janis Kounellis, Charlotte Dumas, Matteo Montani, Enzo Cucchi and the likes of renowned artists adorn the walls of this vast space. Art lovers and connoisseurs keep flocking in to admire the innovative and artistic frameworks showcased in the exhibitions held here. The charming ambiance adds to the whole delightful and thought-provoking experience. All in all, a great place to get inspired with the displayed pieces of art.

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Art in any form, in any part of the world is eternal and forever to stay. It transcends boundaries and barbed wires and does not know of partitions created by man. Valentina Moncada has tried her best in accumulating and exhibiting art in all its glory at her gallery. Apart from the distinct art and vivid colors you can also find books on the various nuances and forms of art out here. The modern and imaginative brush strokes and designs are sure to impress you. Tony Cragg, Anne Marie Jugnet, Karen Kilimnik, Anish Kapoor, Brad Lochore and Robert Yarber are some of the names who have showcased their experimental designs here. Take a trip to Valentina Moncada and view the works of gen X.

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The city of Michelangelo has gone modern with the opening of this stunning building constructed on the site of former army barracks. The complex, costing 60€ million, was the creation of an Iraqi-born architect, Zaha Hadid, who is known for her daring architecture. MAXXI (the first two letters stand for the Museum of Art), with the Roman numerals denoting the 21st century, houses Italy's growing national collection of contemporary art. In addition to its permanent collection, MAXXI will also host the most avant-garde exhibitions of modern art in Italy. The museum is divided into two sections -- MAXXI art and MAXXI architecture.

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The aristocratic collector of modern art, Carlo Bilotti, who made a fortune in international cosmetics, donated his celebrated collection to the city of Rome upon his death in 2006. He not only purchased great pieces of modern art but also became friends with many of the artists, including Andy Warhol, Lichtenstein, Dalí, Rivers, Rotella, and de Chirico. The works are displayed in a restored orangery that had been allowed to decay for many years. Works donated by Bilotti are displayed in rooms arranged specifically for a certain artist; other salons are devoted to changing exhibits of some of the major modern artists in the world.

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Opened in a former brewery, this daringly avant-garde museum took over a striking industrial space near Piazza Fiume. Even Romans travel to see Rome's first contemporary art museum. "We're not all ancient," said the curator. "We can be on the cutting edge of moderno as well." There are galleries for temporary art shows, an art studio, a bookstore, and a cafe -- all a dynamic center for cultural activity. There is also a permanent collection of modern art.

MACRO overflows into a cutting-edge annex, MACRO al Mattatoio housed in the city's former slaughterhouse in Testaccio, south of the center. The Testaccio annex, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, is surrounded by an enclave of underground music clubs and late-night restaurants, so this MACRO here keeps houses in tune with the neighborhood -- 4pm to midnight Tuesday to Sunday.