Need For Peace at MAM Montecarotto

The Museum of Modern Art and Mail Art (MAM) in Montecarotto joins the Gran Tour of Museums 2026 with the exhibition Need For Peace, focused on Mail Art as a form of civic engagement and collective memory. The display combines artworks, correspondence and archival materials documenting the link between postal art and peace movements.

What to see

• More than 130 items from the museum archives: envelopes, postcards and packets addressing the theme of peace;
• Original documents from the "Manifesto for Peace" seminar (1990) and materials related to historic projects like "Dossier Pace - cento artisti per la pace" and "Guerra alla Guerra";
• An overview of international Mail Art as a language of protest, memory and artistic inquiry.

Special opening hours

From 18 May to 22 May 2026: afternoon openings from 15:00 to 19:00.

Saturday 23 May 2026 (Night of Museums): evening opening from 20:00 to 23:00.

Sunday 24 May 2026: visits from 15:00 to 19:00.

Practical information

• Location: MAM - Museum of Modern Art and Mail Art, Montecarotto (AN), Italy.
• Admission and bookings: check fees and booking procedures by contacting the museum staff before visiting.
• Recommended for: students, researchers, Mail Art enthusiasts and visitors interested in peace-related historical themes.
• Group visits and educational activities: advance booking is recommended to arrange times and dedicated services.
• Dedication: the exhibition is dedicated to the memory of artist Ruggero Maggi (1950–2025), whose reflections on peace inform the show.

How to get there

Address: 60036 Montecarotto (AN), Italy. Coordinates: 43.526477, 13.0640648. Visit the museum website or contact the venue for detailed directions and accessibility information.

The exhibition is a chance to see how collaborative artistic practices document and support broad civic issues; ideal for those studying contemporary art, protest history and artistic communication through postal exchanges.