Under a Good Star: Paolo Paschetto’s Drawings on Display at Villa

Under a Good Star: the Republic’s emblem in Paolo Paschetto’s drawings

The exhibition “Under a Good Star” opened in Rome, showcasing Paolo Paschetto’s original drawings and studies related to the emblem of the Italian Republic. The show highlights Paschetto’s graphic practice and his stained-glass projects, revealing the intersection between artistic work and civic commitment.

The selection emphasizes the symbolic language of the artist, with particular attention to the olive sprig as a motif invoking peace and public responsibility.

• Dates: 26 March – 27 September 2026
• Venue: Casina delle Civette, Villa Torlonia, Via Nomentana 70, Rome
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–19:00
• Organisers and curators: curated by the Historical Archive and Cultural Heritage Office of the Waldensian Table, in collaboration with the Rome City Council and the Capitoline Superintendency
• Highlights: preparatory sketches for the emblem, original designs for church stained glass, exploration of art’s role in post-war civic reconstruction

Visitor information: check the Villa Torlonia museums’ official channels for updates on schedules or closures. The Casina delle Civette offers an intimate setting to observe Paschetto’s techniques and details, making this exhibition a valuable chance to study the connections between faith communities, public life and visual culture.

Why attend: the exhibition frames Paschetto’s work as both aesthetic creation and civic testimony, prompting reflection on memory, peace and engaged citizenship.