Le Bolognesi: known and unpublished photographs from the Antonio

Le Bolognesi: known and unpublished photographs from the Antonio Masotti archives

Galleria Modernissimo (former Underpass of Piazza Re Enzo) • 24 April – 7 June 2026

This exhibition presents a curated selection from Antonio Masotti’s extensive photographic archive, which includes over 5,500 negatives and prints. The images — some previously published, others unseen — offer an intimate, respectful portrayal of the women who inhabited Bologna in the late 1950s and early 1960s, captured in both posed and candid moments.

Organized by Elena Correra and Giuseppe Savini, the show frames a walking-like itinerary through Bologna, suggesting a visual dialogue with contemporaneous Parisian scenes and inviting visitors to compare local and international urban perspectives.

Practical information

• Dates: 24/04/2026 – 07/06/2026
• Venue: Galleria Modernissimo (former Underpass of Piazza Re Enzo), Bologna
• Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 14:00–20:00; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00–20:00; Tuesday closed. Last admission 19:00.
• Tickets: single ticket €5. Combined ticket for LE BOLOGNESI + VIVA VARDA! from 5 March: full €11; reduced €9; Friends & Supporters €8; Unibo students €5. Tickets available online and at the Bookshop beneath the Voltone of Palazzo Re Enzo. Ticket desk closes one hour before the exhibition.
• Accessibility: new access via the Pensilina in Piazza Re Enzo with stairs and elevator. Assistance for visitors with motor or sensory disabilities available on request at [email protected] or by phone at 051 2194150.
• Curators: Elena Correra and Giuseppe Savini

Visitor tip: allow 45–60 minutes for the exhibition, check the venue's website for updates, and consider buying tickets in advance on busy days.