Dante Ferretti: 'Through My Eyes' — scenography exhibition at San

Dante Ferretti: "Through My Eyes" — scenography as visual art in Rome

From April 17 to July 19, 2026 the Complesso Monumentale di San Salvatore in Lauro presents "Dante Ferretti: through my eyes", an exhibition focused on the creative practice of the acclaimed production designer and three-time Oscar winner. The show frames sketches, models and paintings as finished works that reveal how drawing generates space and how sets become lasting images.

What to see

• Preparatory sketches and studies: chalk, charcoal and collage pieces that document the design process.
• Scenographic models: reconstructions of spaces and architectures conceived for film.
• Painters' works: pieces highlighting Ferretti’s visual references between painting and cinema.
• Materials linked to films: works related to titles such as The Aviator, Sweeney Todd, Hugo Cabret, Gangs of New York and more.

Why visit

Rather than a simple cinematic retrospective, the exhibition reframes scenography as an independent artistic language. The route emphasizes the dialogue between art history and filmic imagination, tracing the painterly genealogy that informs Ferretti’s visual world.

Practical information

When: April 17, 2026 — July 19, 2026

Where: Complesso Monumentale di San Salvatore in Lauro, Piazza di San Salvatore in Lauro 15 — Rome (RM)

Tickets and hours: tickets available online and at the box office. Indicative rates: Full €12.50; Reduced €10.00 (under 18s, over 65s, companions of disabled visitors with certification ≥75%); Children reduced €5.00 (ages 7–12). Check the official site for exact opening times and availability before your visit.

Curator and organisers: curated by Raffaele Curi; organised by Il Cigno Arte in collaboration with Vertigo Syndrome.