Tragicomic: Perspectives on Italian Art from the Late 20th Century to

Tragicomic: Perspectives on Italian Art from the Late 20th Century to Today

Venue: MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Via Guido Reni 4a, Rome.

• Dates: 1 April 2026 – 20 September 2026
• Opening: 1 April 2026, 6:30 PM (by invitation)
• Curators: Andrea Bellini, Francesco Stocchi
• Genre: contemporary art, group exhibition

This exhibition proposes a broad, multidisciplinary survey of Italian cultural production from the postwar years to today. Using painting, sculpture, installations and contributions from cinema, theatre, architecture and literature, the show examines how irony, self-mockery and paradox functioned as critical tools and remedies to tragic circumstances.

What to expect: over 140 artists present works that intersect around themes of the tragicomic. The layout highlights thematic links and cultural lineages and is accompanied by a dedicated publication and an extended public programme of talks, screenings and workshops.

Visitor tips:

• Check museum opening hours and possible booking requirements for guided tours or special events.
• Look into ticket concessions and accessibility services for visitors with disabilities.
• Join public programme events to deepen your understanding of the exhibited works and themes.

The show offers a chance to see how Italian culture has often used humour as a means to confront drama, producing outcomes that range from satirical to contemplative. Recommended for visitors seeking a critical and historical perspective on contemporary Italian art.