Opening: “This is where Italy is made. The image of the hero from

Opening of the exhibition “This is where Italy is made. The image of the hero from Bistolfi to Baroni”

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 11:00 the exhibition “This is where Italy is made. The image of the hero from Bistolfi to Baroni” opened at the Museo Civico e Gipsoteca Bistolfi in Casale Monferrato.

The show presents a focused itinerary on how the figure of the hero has been portrayed in Italian art, tracing connections between sculptural and pictorial works from Bistolfi to Baroni. The display includes three-dimensional works and archival material that help frame the pieces historically and culturally.

Why visit

• Explores the development of heroic iconography in Italian painting and sculpture.
• Relevant for students, art enthusiasts and researchers interested in national symbols and cultural memory.
• Exhibition layout that encourages dialogue between artworks and documentary sources.

Practical information

• Opening date: 28/03/2026, 11:00.
• Venue: Museo Civico e Gipsoteca Bistolfi, Casale Monferrato.
• Visiting: check the museum’s official website or contact the institution to confirm opening hours.
• Tickets & fees: consult the museum for current information.

Visitor tips: allow enough time to explore the displays, bring ID for possible concessions or reservations, and look up any guided tours or related events on the museum’s information channels.