Contemporary Artists Reinterpret Dante's Works in Artist Books Exhibition in Rome
An exhibition titled 'Dante nei libri d’artista' opens on March 25, 2026, at the Salone Borromini of the Biblioteca Vallicelliana in Rome. Curated by Stefania Severi and promoted by FUIS (Federazione Unitaria Italiana Scrittori), the show features 30 contemporary artists creating three-dimensional book objects inspired by Dante Alighieri's literary works. The exhibition coincides with Dantedì celebrations and presents tactile interpretations alongside historical manuscripts from the library's collection. Special events include a critical discussion on April 1, 2026, and the exhibition runs through April 22, 2026, with specific visiting hours and reservation requirements.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens March 25, 2026 at Salone Borromini, Biblioteca Vallicelliana in Rome
- Features 30 contemporary artists creating artist books inspired by Dante's works
- Curated by Stefania Severi and promoted by FUIS
- Includes historical manuscripts like Ms C 92 and Dante Vallicelliano
- Special event 'Il mio Dante' scheduled for April 1, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Letizia Ardillo
- Raffaele Arringoli
- Maria Pina Bentivenga
- Franca Buscaglia
- Vito Capone
- Antonella Cappuccio
- Capri Otti
- Giovanni di Carpegna Falconieri
- Francesca Cataldi
- Primarosa Cesarini Sforza
- Bruno Conte
- Cristina Crespo
- Elisabetta Diamanti
- Vittorio Fava
- Salvatore Giunta
- Carla Gugi
- Massimiliano Kornmüller
- Gianleonardo Latini
- Silvana Leonardi
- Salvatore Macrì
- Maria Pia Michieletto
- Mauro Molinari
- Lucia Pagliuca
- Sandro Pazzi
- Teresa Pollidori
- Enrico Pulsoni
- Marco Sani
- Vincenzo Scolamiero
- Maria Grazia Tata
- Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Institutions
- Biblioteca Vallicelliana
- FUIS (Federazione Unitaria Italiana Scrittori)
- Comitato Nazionale Dante 2021
Locations
- Rome
- Italy