Diego Rivera Show at Villa Caffarelli Draws 17,000 Visitors; Weekend Guided Tours Announced
At the Musei Capitolini – Villa Caffarelli in Rome, the exhibition 'Diego Rivera and the Construction of Modern Art in Mexico in the 20th Century' has drawn more than 17,000 attendees within its initial two months. This showcase, which runs until December 13, 2026, delves into Rivera's contributions to Mexican modernism, alongside works by notable artists such as Frida Kahlo, José María Velasco, and José Clemente Orozco. Curated by Miguel Fernández Félix from the Museo Kaluz and Alberto González Torres from the Museo Robert Brady, the event is a joint effort between Italian and Mexican institutions, supported by Roma Capitale and various cultural organizations. Beginning September 12, 2026, guided tours in Italian will be available on weekends, requiring reservations starting August 17, with tickets priced at €7 per person, plus exhibition entry.
Key facts
- Over 17,000 visitors in the first two months
- Exhibition runs until December 13, 2026
- Weekend guided tours from September 12 to November 1, 2026
- Tours on Saturdays at 5:30 PM and Sundays at 11:30 AM
- Tour duration: 75 minutes, max 25 participants
- Reservations open from August 17
- Tour cost: €7 per person (ages 6+), plus exhibition ticket
- Combined ticket: €22 full, €20 reduced
Entities
Artists
- Diego Rivera
- Frida Kahlo
- José María Velasco
- José Clemente Orozco
- David Alfaro Siqueiros
- María Izquierdo
- Rufino Tamayo
- Julio Castellanos
- Roberto Montenegro
- Agustín Lazo
- Julio Ruiz
- Dr. Atl
- Saturnino Herrán
Institutions
- Musei Capitolini
- Villa Caffarelli
- Museo Kaluz
- Museo Robert Brady
- Roma Capitale
- Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali
- MetaMorfosi Eventi
- Zètema Progetto Cultura
- INBAL
- Ambasciata del Messico in Italia
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Mexico
- Mexico City