Pablo Atchugarry in Rome: "Sculpting Light"

The Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome hosts an anthology exhibition dedicated to Pablo Atchugarry, bringing together more than fifty works that trace his sculptural research across the last thirty years.

• When: 19 May - 21 June 2026
• Where: Viale delle Belle Arti 131, Rome (Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea)
• Curator: Gabriele Simongini
• Works on display: over 50 sculptures, including outdoor installations and gallery pieces

What to see

The exhibition alternates indoor displays with outdoor installations, underlining the central relationship between material and light in Atchugarry’s work. Materials on view include marble (notably Carrara statuary), alabaster, steel, bronze and wood.

• Major outdoor works: "Search of the Future" (2018), "Viaje hacia los sueños" (2024), "Albero della vita" (2024)
• Donation: the artist donated the white marble piece titled "Splendore" to the Gallery's collection

Why visit

This exhibition is ideal for visitors interested in contemporary sculpture that revisits classical themes through a tactile and spiritual language. The route emphasizes sensory experience: surface interaction with light, mass/void contrasts and hand carving of marble are central aspects.

Practical information

The show takes place at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Viale delle Belle Arti 131, 00197 Rome. For ticketing and opening hours check the Gallery’s official website.

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