Mafalda & La Pimpa arrive in Rome

The Sala Dalí of the Instituto Cervantes in Piazza Navona hosts an exhibition that contrasts the incisive social gaze of Mafalda by Quino with the gentle curiosity of La Pimpa by Altan, exploring how both speak to children and adults.

When: from 14 May to 11 July 2026. Where: Instituto Cervantes, Piazza Navona 91, Sala Dalí. Free admission.

• Opening: 14 May 2026 at 17:30, with Altan in attendance.
• Hours: Tuesday–Friday 14:00–20:00; Saturday 12:00–20:00.
• The show features Artist's Edition reproductions of Mafalda strips (in Spanish) alongside original La Pimpa pages (1975) by Altan.
• Curatorial thread: "speaking to children to speak to adults"—a dialogue between critical unease and affectionate storytelling.

The exhibition is suitable for families, comic enthusiasts and anyone interested in the interplay between childhood perspectives and visual storytelling.