Riccardo Bagnoli — Marianne of Italy: The Courage of Women

Marianne of Italy — The Courage of Women

Photographer Riccardo Bagnoli, curated by Paola Severini Melograni, presents a photographic exhibition at Palazzo Grifoni in San Miniato (Pisa) that highlights the determination and leadership of Italian women through powerful portraits.

Exhibition details

• Opening: Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:00 PM
• Exhibition period: 1 April – 1 May 2026
• Venue: Palazzo Grifoni, Piazza Grifoni 12, San Miniato (PI), Italy
• Curator: Paola Severini Melograni
• Works: 80 portraits of scientists, artists, economists and activists

The project draws on the symbolic figure of Delacroix’s Marianne: each image functions as a narrative of resistance, achievement and civic commitment. The exhibition traces key stages in the advancement of women’s rights in Italy, beginning with the introduction of universal suffrage in 1946.

Among the featured sitters is Mina Welby, known for her activism on civil rights and end-of-life issues. The show is aimed at audiences interested in contemporary photography, women’s history and social themes.

For practical information about opening hours and visiting arrangements, please contact the venue directly or consult Palazzo Grifoni’s official channels.