Giacomo Balla at MART: the Biagiotti Cigna Collection

Period: 16 May - 18 October 2026
Venue: MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rovereto (TN), Italy

The MART presents, for the first time in Italy, the full collection acquired by Laura Biagiotti: roughly 240 works that trace Giacomo Balla’s creative development. The exhibition provides a cohesive view of his trajectory, from divisionist beginnings through futurist experimentation to garments and objects that highlight the link between painting, fashion and applied arts.

• Early section: divisionist works documenting Balla’s early focus on light and color.
• Futurist section: pieces from his most experimental period, including rare “Iridescent Compenetrations” and early traces of abstraction in Europe.
• Fashion and applied arts: garments, embroidered vests, ties, patterns and the 1930 dress made for his daughter Luce, showing Balla’s interest in Gesamtkunstwerk (total art).
• Monumental works and late portraits: emblematic items such as the studio door and late works that conclude the artistic journey.
• Archival materials and unconventional supports: preparatory studies and objects that reveal the artist’s creative process.

The layout also establishes a dialogue with works by Fortunato Depero, highlighting exchanges among the leading figures of Italian avant-garde movements.

Practical information

Curators: Beatrice Avanzi and Fabio Benzi.
Address: MART - Corso Bettini, 43, 38068 Rovereto (TN), Italy.
Opening times and tickets: please consult the museum’s official website for up-to-date opening hours and ticketing information.

Visitor tips: check for special closures or timed-entry requirements before planning your visit. The exhibition is suitable for both experts in modern art and visitors interested in the intersections of painting, fashion and design in the 20th century.