Chiara Camoni's "I fiori del male" Opens at Società delle Api in Rome, Ahead of Venice Biennale 2026
From 9 October 2026 to 26 January 2027, Società delle Api in Rome will host Chiara Camoni's solo exhibition titled "I fiori del male," curated by Alice Motard. This exhibition showcases pieces from Silvia Fiorucci's collection alongside new site-specific works that draw inspiration from Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal, delving into the more sinister aspects of flowers. It begins with pencil sketches of lilies created during the pandemic. Contributions from artists such as Fantine Andrès and Maria Loboda further enhance the thematic exploration. The architectural design of the venue enriches the visitor experience, and the opening event will feature a collaborative performance by CircoTornio. Additionally, three Public Program sessions will focus on artistic practices. Camoni will also represent Italy at the 61st Venice Biennale. The opening is scheduled for 9 October from 5 to 8 pm, with visits available by appointment on weekdays from 11 am to 6 pm.
Key facts
- "I fiori del male" by Chiara Camoni runs 9 October 2026 – 26 January 2027 at Società delle Api, via Gregoriana 40, Rome
- The exhibition is curated by Alice Motard and stems from a core of works in Silvia Fiorucci's collection plus new site-specific productions
- The title references Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal, reinterpreting the flower away from delicacy and vitality toward cryptic, artificial, and destructive nature
- The show opens with two pencil lily drawings from a pandemic-era series Camoni sent daily to friends including Fiorucci
- Interventions by Fantine Andrès, Maria Loboda, Marianne Marić, Vibeke Mascini, Lionel Sabatté, Adrianna Wallis, and Yuyan Wang expand the project
- CircoTornio, a performance project by Camoni and Centro di Sperimentazione collaborators, is activated at the opening with multiple people working at the potter's wheel
- Three Public Program appointments address artistic practices, research, matter, and collective imagination
- In the same year Camoni represents Italy at the 61st Venice Biennale with "Con te con tutto," curated by Cecilia Canziani for the Padiglione Italia
- Opening: 9 October, 5–8 pm; visits by appointment Monday–Friday, 11 am–6 pm
Entities
Artists
- Chiara Camoni
- Alice Motard
- Silvia Fiorucci
- Charles Baudelaire
- Fantine Andrès
- Maria Loboda
- Marianne Marić
- Vibeke Mascini
- Lionel Sabatté
- Adrianna Wallis
- Yuyan Wang
- Cecilia Canziani
- Camilla Maria Santini
Institutions
- Società delle Api
- Centro di Sperimentazione
- Biennale di Venezia
- Padiglione Italia
- La Biennale di Venezia
- InsideArt
- La Societ delle Api
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- via Gregoriana 40
- Venice
- Montelupo