Giacomo Balla at MART Rovereto: exhibition on 'total art' (May 16–Oct

Giacomo Balla at MART Rovereto: exhibition on 'total art'

The MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto hosts a monographic exhibition dedicated to Giacomo Balla, investigating his idea of total art by connecting painting with fashion and everyday objects.

The show brings together more than 200 works from the Fondazione Biagiotti Cigna and the Laura and Lavinia Biagiotti collection, including paintings, textiles, furniture and garments that display Futurist motifs (wedges, vortices, arabesques) applied to varied materials.

What to see and why it matters

• Paintings that reveal how Balla's language extended beyond the canvas.
• Objects and garments demonstrating Futurism's impact on fashion and early 20th-century design.
• Contextual references to Fortunato Depero and the cultural scene of the period.

Curatorial approach

Curated by Beatrice Avanzi and Fabio Benzi, the exhibition is organized around the Biagiotti collections to highlight intersections between visual arts, fashion and design. The layout intentionally dialogues with MART's permanent holdings to encourage direct comparisons.

Practical information

• Dates: 16/05/2026 - 18/10/2026
• Venue: MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto, Corso Bettini 43, Rovereto (TN)
• Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00; Friday and Saturday 10:00 - 19:30; Monday closed
• Tickets: Full €15, Reduced €10 (single ticket valid for all MART venues)
• Contacts: Tel. +39 0464 438887, email: [email protected]

Visitor tips

Allow at least two hours to fully explore the displays. Check the MART website before your visit for guided tours, related events and any schedule updates. The exhibition suits both scholars of Futurism and visitors interested in the crossovers between art, fashion and design.