Palazzo Maffei Museum in Verona Opens New Multifunctional Space in Restored Ancient Chapel
The "Monastero" venue, a versatile space derived from an ancient chapel located behind the main structure, has been inaugurated at Verona's Palazzo Maffei museum. Led by Vanessa Carlon, this initiative draws inspiration from a deconsecrated church in Palermo. The area showcases preserved fresco fragments and architectural features, serving as a site for exhibitions and cultural activities. The chapel's name is a nod to a Benedictine complex from the 10th to 12th centuries in the Capitolium region, which has since been replaced by urban developments like Corte Sgarzerie and Torre del Gardello. An 18th-century church honoring San Benedetto is also in proximity. Restored in 2020, Palazzo Maffei is home to the diverse Luigi Carlon Collection, with regular workshops and concerts, while specific events for Monastero are forthcoming. This article was penned by Livia Montagnoli for Artribune.
Key facts
- Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona opened a new multifunctional space called "Monastero"
- The space is a restored ancient chapel behind the main building on Vicolo Raggiri
- Museum director Vanessa Carlon led the project, inspired by a deconsecrated church in Palermo
- The chapel preserves fresco fragments, vaults, columns, lunettes, and capitals
- It will host exhibitions, educational activities, and cultural initiatives
- The name references a 10th-12th century Benedictine complex in the Capitolium area
- Palazzo Maffei underwent extensive conservation completed in 2020
- The museum houses the eclectic Luigi Carlon Collection from antiquity to contemporary art
Entities
Artists
- Miquel Barcelò
- Vanessa Carlon
- Andrea Pugiotto
- Livia Montagnoli
Institutions
- Palazzo Maffei
- Artribune
Locations
- Verona
- Italy
- Palermo
- Brescia
- Leno
- Vicolo Raggiri
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Capitolium
- Corte Sgarzerie
- Torre del Gardello
- Monte di Pietà