Rome's Modern Art Gallery Celebrates Centennial with Historical Exhibition

The Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna di Roma (GAM) is marking its 100th anniversary with an exhibition tracing its institutional history. Founded in 1925 at Palazzo Cafarelli on the Capitoline Hill, the museum has occupied multiple locations including Palazzo Braschi (1952) and its current home in a former Carmelite convent on Via Crispi (opened to the public in 2011). The display highlights key acquisitions from movements like the Avant-gardes, Roman Secession, and In Arte Libertas, featuring works by artists including Nino Costa, Giulio Aristide Sartorio, Giacomo Balla, and Mario Sironi. The exhibition also addresses challenging periods like the museum's 1938 suppression and postwar developments, showcasing pieces from the Scuola Romana and later acquisitions up to recent years. A second installment is planned for later in 2026.