Rome's Palazzo delle Esposizioni to Feature Damien Hirst Exhibition Following Major Funding Allocation
Rome has allocated over 35 million euros to the Azienda speciale Palaexpo for 2026–2028, supporting cultural venues including Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Macro di Via Nizza, and Mattatoio di Testaccio. At Palazzo delle Esposizioni, a Damien Hirst exhibition curated by Mario Codognato will open on October 19, featuring over 80 works. Other highlights include shows by Richard Avedon, Fritz Lang, and Pierluigi Isola, alongside events at Mattatoio and Macro focusing on cinema, music, and contemporary art. This funding aims to enhance Rome's contemporary art scene through international exhibitions and cultural programs.
Key facts
- Rome commits over 35 million euros to Azienda speciale Palaexpo for 2026–2028
- Damien Hirst exhibition at Palazzo delle Esposizioni starts October 19, curated by Mario Codognato
- Other exhibitions include Richard Avedon's photography and a Fritz Lang retrospective
- Mattatoio di Testaccio will host cinema and music events, including a Mimmo Paladino show
- Macro di Via Nizza features works by Monica Bonvicini, Marialba Russo, and Hito Steyerl
Entities
Artists
- Damien Hirst
- Richard Avedon
- Fritz Lang
- Pierluigi Isola
- Monica Bonvicini
- Marialba Russo
- Hito Steyerl
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Corita Kent
- Ila Bèka & Louise Lemoine
- Mimmo Paladino
Institutions
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Macro di Via Nizza
- Mattatoio di Testaccio
- Azienda speciale Palaexpo
- Musei Vaticani
Locations
- Rome
- Italy