Fragments of Paz: Exhibitions at MAXXI L’Aquila and MAXXI Rome for

Fragments of Paz: MAXXI L’Aquila and MAXXI Rome exhibitions

To mark the 70th anniversary of Andrea Pazienza’s birth, two exhibitions trace the artist’s creative journey: first at MAXXI L’Aquila, then at MAXXI Rome. The shows reconstruct Pazienza’s development, from early childhood sketches to his best-known works, highlighting his formal research and expressive intensity.

The exhibitions present drawings, comic pages and archival materials that document the progression of his graphic language. The displays are organized with both chronological and thematic threads: youthful works, graphic experiments, iconic comics and lesser-known pieces are arranged to reveal the force of a distinctive voice in Italian comics and visual art.

Exhibition highlights

• Sequences of panels illustrating the evolution of drawing and narrative style.
• Previously unseen sketches, including some from childhood and adolescence.
• Archival materials showing the creative process: drafts, notes and correspondence.
• Display design that encourages dialogue between works and their historical-cultural context.

Practical information

• Venue: MAXXI L’Aquila — exhibition open until 6 April 2026.
• It continues at MAXXI Rome — opening from 24 April 2026 (closing dates announced by the museum).
• Hours and tickets: check the official MAXXI website for updates on opening times, ticket prices and guided visits.

Visitor tips: allow at least an hour to read the panels and interpretative texts; look for guided tours or related workshops to deepen understanding of Pazienza’s biography and artistic practice. If traveling from afar, confirm museum hours and ticket availability, especially on holidays and during special events.

These two linked exhibitions offer a renewed reading of Andrea Pazienza: not only as a comics author but as an image-maker whose work blends social critique, autobiography and formal experimentation.