From Morandi to Vedova: 100 Works That Tell the Story of 20th-Century

From Morandi to Vedova: the 100-works exhibition

A focused and varied selection

The exhibition brings together one hundred works from the collection of Alberto Della Ragione, a key figure in Italian collecting during the 20th century. The display contrasts different artistic approaches — from Giorgio Morandi’s measured still lifes to Emilio Vedova’s expressive gestures — illustrating the complexity of an era marked by innovation and tension.

The curatorial approach highlights both well-known masters and less celebrated artists who played a decisive role in reshaping Italy’s artistic landscape.

What to expect

• Stylistic contrasts: from Morandi’s contemplative quiet to Vedova’s dynamic brushwork.
• Inclusive narrative: the exhibition restores visibility to marginal but significant artistic paths.
• Recurring themes: still life and landscape as meditations on painting; figure and portrait undergoing identity crises.

Practical information

The project emphasizes collaboration between private collections and public institutions: the exhibition involves Museo Novecento and is presented in Castelfiorentino, reinforcing the town’s role as a cultural attraction.

The show is scheduled for the spring-summer 2026 period (April–September 2026). For opening hours, tickets and guided tours, check the museum’s official channels.

Why visit

This exhibition is a compact but rich introduction to 20th-century Italian painting, useful for visitors who want to grasp the era’s artistic tensions and developments. The display invites a layered reading, alternating moments of quiet reflection with intense expressive charge.