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Villa Borghese Transformed into Open-Air Contemporary Art Museum for Back to Nature

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The Villa Borghese in Rome transforms into an open-air museum with the second edition of Back to Nature, organized by art historian and critic Costantino D'Orazio, running until July 25, 2021. This exhibition examines the connection between humanity and nature, reimagining how art is experienced during the pandemic. Various installations by artists such as Loris Cecchini, Leandro Erlich, Giuseppe Gallo, and others are displayed throughout Parco dei Daini and Piazza di Siena. Notable works include Cecchini's Arborexence, which incorporates 350 steel pieces into a tree, and Erlich's Window & Ladder, which explores boundaries. Additionally, the Museo Carlo Bilotti presents Arte e Natura, showcasing 20th-century art until September 19.

Key facts

  • Second edition of Back to Nature at Villa Borghese, Rome
  • Curated by Costantino D'Orazio
  • Runs until July 25, 2021
  • Features 9 artists/collectives: Loris Cecchini, Leandro Erlich, Giuseppe Gallo, Marzia Migliora, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Pietro Ruffo, Tomás Saraceno, Marinella Senatore, Accademia Aracne
  • Cecchini's Arborexence adds 350 steel elements to a tree
  • Migliora collaborated with Rebibbia prison inmates
  • Pistoletto's Terzo Paradiso will be installed in June with 100 benches from donors
  • Museo Carlo Bilotti hosts Arte e Natura until September 19, curated by Antonia Arconti, Ileana Pansino, Daniela Vasta

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Villa Borghese
  • Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese
  • Rebibbia prison
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Villa Borghese
  • Parco dei Daini
  • Piazza di Siena
  • Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese

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