Giacomo Balla. The Style of the Avant-Garde — Works from the Collections

The MART museum in Rovereto is showing, for the first time in Italy, the complete set of Giacomo Balla works held by the Fondazione Biagiotti Cigna and the Laura and Lavinia Biagiotti collection. Running from 16 May to 18 October 2026, the exhibition highlights Balla's central role in Futurism and his conception of a 'total art' that extends from painting to objects, furniture and fashion.

What to see

• About 200 works, including paintings, studies and crafted objects.
• Furniture and design pieces that show how Balla's ideas entered everyday life.
• Clothing and accessories documenting his experimental approach to fashion.
• Panels and objects that translate dynamic motifs (wedges, vortices, arabesques) into utilitarian forms.
• Works revealing the creative dialogue with Fortunato Depero and the futurist reconstruction of visual space.

Practical information

Curators: Beatrice Avanzi and Fabio Benzi.

Location: MART – Corso Angelo Bettini 43, Rovereto (TN), Italy.

Dates: 16/05/2026 - 18/10/2026.

Tickets: Full €15, Reduced €10 (single ticket valid across all MART venues). Check the museum's official website for opening hours, access rules and available guided tours before planning your visit.

This exhibition is recommended for visitors interested in Futurism and the intersections between art, design and private collecting in museum contexts.