Guided tours of “Here Italy is made” exhibition at the Museum of Casale

Guided tours: “Here Italy is made. The image of the hero from Bistolfi to Baroni”

The Museum of Casale Monferrato offers two guided tours of the exhibition Here Italy is made. The image of the hero from Bistolfi to Baroni, aimed at exploring how the figure of the hero was represented in Italian art from the post‑unification period to the early postwar years.

• Dates & time: 10 May 2026 and 16 May 2026, both at 16:00.
• Venue: Museum, Casale Monferrato (AL) — 15033 Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy.
• Participation: no reservation required; entry follows the listed ticketing conditions.
• Tickets: Full €8; Reduced €5 (over 65, students 16–24, Coop and Touring members). Compulsory school‑age students and Museum Pass holders: guide contribution €4 (free admission).
• Contacts: phone +39 0142 444309 / +39 0142 444249 — email: [email protected].

The exhibition traces the evolution of heroic iconography from the early post‑unification years to the first postwar period, highlighting rhetorical styles and classical references. On display are drawings, bas‑reliefs, plaster sculptures and restored works, some of them previously unpublished.

Featured artists include Giuseppe Bistolfi, Eugenio Baroni, Gaetano Previati, Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo, Plinio Nomellini, Libero Andreotti and Eliseo Sala. The scientific committee comprises Sandra Berresford, Leo Lecci and Aurora Scotti.

Practical tips: the guided tours are ideal for visitors who want historical context and access to rarely exhibited materials. Arriving a few minutes early is recommended to ensure timely start and group organization.