Da Picasso a Warhol: 150 vinyl covers at Rocca Colonna near Rome

At Rocca Colonna in Castelnuovo di Porto, close to Rome, an exhibition titled "Da Picasso a Warhol – Le vinyl cover dei Grandi Maestri" showcases over 150 artist-created vinyl covers from February 22 to June 2, 2025. This display explores the history of album artwork starting in the 1940s with Alex Steinweiss, featuring pieces by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Notable Italian contributors include Mimmo Paladino and Francesco Clemente. The exhibition, curated by Vincenzo and Giorgia Sanfo alongside Alessandra Mammì, Red Ronnie, and Sergio Secondiano Sacchi, also highlights significant collaborations like Lady Gaga with Jeff Koons. Warhol's covers illustrate the transformative impact of serial reproduction on music marketing and graphic design.