in-italy.it
in-italy.it

Franco Battiato: final days to see the “Un’altra vita” exhibition at

Autore: Redazione 25/04/2026 22:09

Franco Battiato: final days to visit the exhibition at MAXXI

Location: Spazio Extra, MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Rome. Dates: from 31 January 2026 to 26 April 2026.

"Franco Battiato. Un’altra vita" presents a layered portrait of the artist — songwriter, experimental musician, poet and visual creator. The exhibition brings together unpublished materials, photographs, album covers, historic posters and rare memorabilia spanning more than fifty years of work.

What the exhibition offers

Curated by Giorgio Calcara with Grazia Cristina Battiato and produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, MAXXI and the Franco Battiato Foundation ETS, the show is structured as a journey highlighting musical production alongside Battiato’s painting and cinematic interests.

  • Central listening space: an octagonal room equipped with a Dolby Atmos system and video projections for an immersive experience.
  • Exhibited materials: albums, posters, photographs, rare documents and personal artifacts.
  • Curators and organisers: curated by Giorgio Calcara and Grazia Cristina Battiato; organised by C.O.R. Creare Organizzare Realizzare (Alessandro Nicosia).

The seven thematic areas

  • Early years: from Sicily to Milan and the debut as a pop songwriter.
  • Experimentation: the move towards avant-garde and electronic music in the 1970s.
  • Success: the transition to mainstream and the albums that made him widely known.
  • Mysticism: the growing interest in spirituality, esotericism and Eastern philosophies.
  • The man: a return to origins and a quieter life in Sicily.
  • The master: consolidation of his cultural role and intellectual legacy.
  • From sound to image: film work, soundtracks and cinematic projects connected to his thought.

This exhibition is a key opportunity to explore the multifaceted career of Franco Battiato and the dialogue between his musical, visual and cinematic practices. Note that the show closes on 26 April 2026: check MAXXI opening hours before planning your visit.

Where it is

Location: Via Guido Reni, 4a, 00196 Roma RM, Italia

Coordinates: 41.9282451, 12.4668557

Open in Google Maps

Could like it

Siena honors Saint Catherine: schedule of celebrations (29 April - 9

Siena honors Saint Catherine: schedule of celebrations (29 April - 9 May 2026) Siena devotes ten day...

Tulip Festival in Castiglione del Lago: practical guide to the village

Tulip Festival in Castiglione del Lago From 24 April to 2 May 2026 the medieval village of Castiglio...

Franco Bagnasco at Castello sul Mare in Rapallo: the pharmacist-painter

Franco Bagnasco at Castello sul Mare, Rapallo A new retrospective at Castello sul Mare in Rapallo tr...

The Four Treasures and the Art of Calligraphy: exhibition at the E

The Four Treasures and the Art of Calligraphy: exhibition at the E. Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art...

Anghiari: 51st Valtiberina Handicraft Fair Opens

Anghiari: 51st Valtiberina Handicraft Fair The 51st edition of the Valtiberina Handicraft Fair has o...

Sibari: Parco del Cavallo reopens to visitors on 25 April 2026

Sibari: Parco del Cavallo reopens on 25 April 2026 The central sector of the Sibari archaeological p...

The city welcomes you













Sign up and be the first to discover festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and unmissable events near you.

Rivista online registrata al Tribunale di Napoli n. 43 del 23/03/2022


Direttore: Lorenzo Crea

Editore: Visio Adv di Alessandro Scarfiglieri


Insight italia srl (concessionario esclusivo)


Powered by NDB Web Service Srl
Engineered by Bee Web Srl
in-italy.it

Rivista online registrata al Tribunale di Napoli n. 43 del 23/03/2022


Direttore: Lorenzo Crea

Editore: Visio Adv di Alessandro Scarfiglieri


Insight italia srl (concessionario esclusivo)


Powered by NDB Web Service Srl
Engineered by Bee Web Srl
Franco Battiato: final days to see the “Un’altra vita” exhibition at | inItaly | True Italian Experience - inItaly