MAXXI L'Aquila Opens Fabio Mauri Centennial Show Curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini
There's an exhibition called "Fabio Mauri: Gli anni dell'Aquila," which is being put together by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini. It's organized by the City Council of L'Aquila and produced by the MAXXI Museum. This event is part of L’Aquila’s role as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2026 and celebrates what would have been Mauri's 100th birthday. You can check it out at MAXXI L'Aquila until January 24, 2027. The exhibition showcases Mauri's impact as a radical artist, writer, and thinker from the late 20th century, focusing on themes like ideology, propaganda, and the power of images on our perceptions. It’s definitely one of the highlights for the 2026 cultural lineup.
Key facts
- The exhibition is titled Fabio Mauri: Gli anni dell'Aquila.
- It is curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini.
- It is organised by L'Aquila City Council and produced by MAXXI Museum.
- The show is part of L'Aquila's Italian Capital of Culture 2026 programme.
- It marks the centenary of Fabio Mauri's birth.
- The exhibition is on view at MAXXI L'Aquila until January 24, 2027.
- Mauri taught 'Aesthetics of Experimentation' at the Academy of Fine Arts from 1979 to 1999.
- The exhibition explores themes such as the allure of ideologies, propaganda mechanisms, and the power of images.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- MAXXI Museum
- MAXXI L'Aquila
- L'Aquila City Council
- Academy of Fine Arts
Locations
- L'Aquila
- Italy