Bruno Barbey at Villa Mussolini: A Photographic Journey through

Bruno Barbey at Villa Mussolini: A Photographic Journey through Post‑War Italy

From April 4 to September 27, 2026, Villa Mussolini hosts a curated selection of Bruno Barbey’s work created in Italy between 1962 and 1966. The exhibition highlights faces, places and atmospheres of a nation undergoing rapid transformation, offering visitors a visual account of key social and economic shifts in the post‑war years.

Why visit

• Historical insight: photographs capturing transitions from industrial growth to rural life.
• Authoritative perspective: Barbey, a renowned photojournalist and member of Magnum Photos, provides a personal, observant view of 1960s Italy.
• Visual itinerary: a north‑to‑south sequence that reconnects collective memory and local identities.

Practical information

• Dates: April 4 – September 27, 2026
• Venue: Villa Mussolini, Riccione
• Curatorship: exhibition assembled with contributions from the artist’s estate and curatorial team
• Format: public exhibition with related talks and interpretative events

The show is suitable for both photography enthusiasts and those new to historical reportage: the images act as tools of reflection, tracing tensions between tradition and modernization that characterized Italy in the 1960s. For opening hours, tickets and guided visits, check the venue’s official communication channels.