Accademia Carrara Bergamo unveils two-year program Mondo Carrara
Accademia Carrara in Bergamo has initiated a two-year exhibition series titled Mondo Carrara under the leadership of new director Maria Luisa Pacelli. The program commences with a tribute to Lorenzo Lotto, marking 500 years since his exit from Bergamo. From April to August 2025, visitors can view the San Bernardino altarpiece, which has been off-limits due to church restoration. This will be complemented by a photographic exhibition from Axel Hütte. A focus on painting on stone will take place from October 2025 to January 2026, featuring loans from Galleria Borghese and others. The Colleoni tarot deck will be showcased from February to June 2026, reuniting 74 cards. The series will wrap up with a tribute to Count Giacomo Carrara in late 2026 to early 2027, alongside various workshops and special projects.
Key facts
- New director Maria Luisa Pacelli replaced Martina Bagnoli after her protest resignation.
- Two-year program Mondo Carrara announced for 2025-2027.
- Lorenzo Lotto celebrated on 500th anniversary of his departure from Bergamo.
- Altarpiece of San Bernardino displayed April-August 2025 after church restoration.
- Axel Hütte photographic exhibition curated by Filippo Maggia on Lotto's works.
- Painting on stone exhibition October 2025-January 2026 with loans from Borghese, Opificio, Uffizi, Prado.
- Colleoni tarot deck reunion February-June 2026 with 74 cards by Bonifacio Bembo.
- Catalog of Federico Zeri sculpture collection published in 2025.
- Giacomo Carrara celebration late 2026-early 2027.
- PwC Gardens (3,000 sqm) to host programs in spring and summer.
Entities
Artists
- Lorenzo Lotto
- Axel Hütte
- Sebastiano del Piombo
- Veronese
- Bassano
- Palma il Giovane
- Antonio Tempesta
- Salvator Rosa
- Bonifacio Bembo
- Federico Zeri
- Giacomo Carrara
Institutions
- Accademia Carrara
- Comune di Bergamo
- Diocesi di Bergamo
- Galleria Borghese
- Opificio delle Pietre Dure
- Uffizi
- Prado
- Morgan Library
- PwC Gardens
- Fondazione Accademia Carrara
Locations
- Bergamo
- Italy
- New York
- United States
- Church of San Bernardino in Pignolo