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Art Forum Würth Capena Turns 20: Interview with Director Valentina Spagnuolo

exhibition · 2026-05-29

In 2026, the Art Forum Würth, located in Capena just 35 km from Rome, will commemorate its 20th anniversary. Established by Reinhold Würth, this museum is part of a network comprising 15 museums in 10 European nations, all situated within Würth Group facilities. Opened in 2006, the Capena site is the sole one in Italy. To celebrate this milestone, the exhibition 'Dalla testa ai piedi' (From Head to Toe) showcases over 50 pieces from 39 artists, including notable names like Jean Arp, Andy Warhol, and Fernando Botero, with works dating from 1888 to 2020. Director Valentina Spagnuolo, at the helm since 2018, highlights the museum's educational initiatives, art therapy collaborations with AIRAM, and partnerships with the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. The Würth collection boasts more than 21,000 artworks, curated under the guidance of Reinhold Würth and a panel of European museum directors. The exhibition is available until September 11, 2027.

Key facts

  • Art Forum Würth Capena celebrates 20 years in 2026.
  • The museum is one of 15 Würth museums in 10 European countries.
  • It is the only Würth exhibition space in Italy.
  • The anniversary exhibition 'Dalla testa ai piedi' features over 50 works by 39 artists.
  • Artists include Jean Arp, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Georg Baselitz, Fernando Botero, Francesco Clemente, Giorgio de Chirico, Jan Fabre, Antony Gormley, Alex Katz, Arnulf Rainer, Marc Quinn, and Andy Warhol.
  • The Würth collection comprises over 21,000 works.
  • Director Valentina Spagnuolo has led the museum since 2018.
  • The museum hosts over 4,000 students annually and runs art therapy programs with AIRAM.
  • The exhibition runs until September 11, 2027.
  • The museum is located in Capena, 35 km from Rome.

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Locations

  • Capena
  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Künzelsau
  • Terlano
  • Europe

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