Romano Dazzi: Drawings, Frescoes and Ceramics — Exhibition in Rome

Romano Dazzi: Drawings, Frescoes and Ceramics

This monographic exhibition highlights Romano Dazzi's central practice of drawing (Rome, 1905 – Florence, 1976), presenting a focused selection of works and archival documents that trace the artist's themes and techniques through his career.

Son of sculptor Arturo Dazzi, Romano showed artistic precocity and developed a distinctive draughtsmanship noted for clarity and observation. A 1923 trip to Libya and later experiments in fresco, engraving and ceramics broadened his practice, though drawing remained his main medium. After World War II he increasingly withdrew from public artistic life.

The exhibition displays 50 drawings from the Archivio Dazzi in San Marcello (PT), many shown to the public for the first time, alongside three vases produced by the Florentine Cantagalli workshop and a substantial documentary section including photographs, notebooks, letters and catalogues. The layout is organised into four thematic sections:

• Animals — studies on form and movement;
• Libyan subjects — works reflecting the artist's travels and colonial-era impressions;
• Nudes and athletes — explorations of the body and dynamic figure studies;
• Late works — pieces from the artist's final production and technical experiments.

Practical information:

• Dates: 1 April 2026 – 15 April 2026
• Opening: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 17:30
• Location: Palazzo Firenze – Sala Serianni, Società Dante Alighieri, Piazza di Firenze 27, 00186 Rome
• Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00; 15:00–18:00
• Admission: free
• Curator: Cinzia Virno
• Organiser: Società Dante Alighieri

The exhibition offers a concise overview for those interested in 20th-century drawing practices and archival discoveries. To avoid crowds, consider visiting in the morning or early afternoon and check for any schedule updates before your visit.