Palazzo Roverella extends hours for Kandinsky on the final weekend

Extended opening hours at Palazzo Roverella for Kandinsky

Palazzo Roverella in Rovigo is extending its opening hours for the final weekend of the Vasilij Kandinsky exhibition. Visitors can enjoy evening access: open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and until 10 PM on Sunday. Ticket availability is limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Highlights

Curated by Paolo Bolpagni and Evgenija Petrova, the exhibition offers a broad overview of Kandinsky’s work. Key features include:

• About 80 works dating from roughly 1900 to 1940, tracing major phases of his career;
• Sections featuring peers and collaborators, including artists such as Paul Klee and Alexej von Jawlensky;
• Archival materials: original books, photographs, rare early film footage and documents;
• A dedicated segment on Russian folk art that highlights the links between popular traditions and Kandinsky’s visual language.

Why visit

The show frames Kandinsky beyond the simple label of abstract pioneer, underlining his diverse influences — from music to the Munich art scene and Russian folk culture. The exhibition has already attracted a large audience, with more than 70,000 visitors to date.

Practical information

• Venue: Palazzo Roverella, Rovigo
• Extended hours (final weekend): Friday and Saturday until midnight; Sunday until 22:00
• Tickets: limited availability — book online or contact the box office
• Visitor tips: arrive early during evening slots to avoid queues; check for guided tours and access rules before visiting

This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to explore Kandinsky’s multifaceted practice and the cultural references that shaped his art — recommended for modern art enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike.