MAXXI Examines 80 Years of Italian Architecture in 'Vitalità'
The MAXXI museum in Rome has launched an exhibition titled 'Vitalità dell’architettura italiana 1946-2026' to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. This event was inaugurated on May 28, attended by President Sergio Mattarella and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli. Curated by Pippo Ciorra and Elena Tinacci, the exhibition includes a video installation featuring reflections from eight architects over 65 years old about their careers. The initial segment, 'Fotogrammi dalla storia', explores Italian architecture from 1946 to the late 20th century. The main section, 'Cronache del presente', highlights eight studios from the 'Erasmus generation'. Additionally, 'NeXT Generation' reviews fifteen years of MAXXI's YAP program. The exhibition is open until November 15, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Vitalità dell’architettura italiana 1946-2026' opened May 28 at MAXXI, Rome.
- President Sergio Mattarella and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli attended the inauguration.
- Curated by Pippo Ciorra and Elena Tinacci.
- Video installation features eight architects over 65: Boeri, Fuksas, Grasso Cannizzo, Piano, Purini, Terragni, Viganò, Zucchi.
- Section 'Cronache del presente' presents eight contemporary studios: MoDusArchitects, Studio Labics, Kuehn Malvezzi, Barozzi Veiga, Francesa Torzo, ELASTICO Farm, Giulia de Apollonia, DEMOGO.
- Photographic commission by Allegra Martin.
- 'NeXT Generation' section includes HPO's installation 'Rubato' with sound by Agnese Menguzzato.
- Matilde Cassani created a commission reinterpreting BBPR's Monument to the Fallen.
- Exhibition runs until November 15, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Pippo Ciorra
- Elena Tinacci
- Stefano Boeri
- Massimiliano Fuksas
- Maria Giuseppina Grasso Cannizzo
- Renzo Piano
- Franco Purini
- Elisabetta Terragni
- Paola Viganò
- Cino Zucchi
- Allegra Martin
- Matilde Cassani
- Agnese Menguzzato
Institutions
- MAXXI
- MoMA
- BBPR
- MoDusArchitects
- Studio Labics
- Kuehn Malvezzi
- Barozzi Veiga
- ELASTICO Farm
- DEMOGO
- HPO
- KME Gallery
- Ministero della Cultura
Locations
- Rome
- Italy