Tragicomica at MAXXI: Italian Art from the Late 20th Century to Today

Tragicomica at MAXXI (Rome) — 3 April 1 September 2026

MAXXI hosts Tragicomica. Perspectives on Italian art from the late 20th century to today, a group exhibition curated by Andrea Bellini and Francesco Stocchi in collaboration with the Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève. The show brings together roughly 300 works by more than 130 artists, highlighting the tragicomic register as a lens to interpret Italye28099s cultural and social imaginaries.

The exhibition mixes canonical works and lesser-known pieces across installations, sculpture and site-specific interventions, prompting visitors to read themes such as the sacred, eros, death and social bonds through irony and reflection.

Highlights and artists

• Lucio Fontana — works that subvert perspective and language;
• Piero Manzoni — challenging the boundary between art and audience;
• Gianni Colombo — perceptual installations that alter balance and movement;
• Maurizio Cattelan — provocative, emblematic sculptures;
• Giuseppe Penone, Francesco Vezzoli, Alighiero Boetti, Piero Gilardi;
• Monica Bonvicini, Mario Ceroli, Chiara Fumai, Paola Pivi, Roberto Cuoghi;
• and other key figures such as Franco Angeli, Tano Festa, Gino De Dominicis, Pino Pascali.

Why visit

The show delivers a layered overview of Italye28099s artistic imagination, pairing works that move between tragedy and comedy to reveal diverse approaches to contemporaneity. The route encourages multiple viewpoints and provides insights for both curious visitors and researchers.

Practical information

• Dates: 3 April 1 September 2026.
• Venue: MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Rome.
• Tickets and opening times: check the museume28099s official channels for current hours and ticketing options; booking in advance is recommended on busy days.
• Visit length: allow at least 1.5-2 hours for a full experience.
• Accessibility: the museum provides services for accessible visits; consult the dedicated pages for routes and assistance.
• Tips: allocate time for immersive installations and consider guided tours or theme sheets to deepen historical and cultural context.

For the latest on guided visits, workshops and practical updates, consult the MAXXI official communications before planning your trip.