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Animalia: 34 Artists Explore Animality at Piomonti in Rome

exhibition · 2026-05-05

The group exhibition 'Animalia' at Galleria Piomonti artecontemporanea in Rome brings together 34 artists to explore the theme of animality through contemporary art. Running until March 30, the show features works including Gino De Dominicis's 1970 piece 'Ingresso riservato agli animali' and a butterfly resting on Jannis Kounellis's 'Marat-David', referencing the recently deceased artist. Other highlights include Pino Pascali's whale cartoons. The exhibition examines how contemporary art has engaged with the animal world to suggest alternative perceptions of reality, touching on themes of domestication, entrapment, and a shared primordial worldview.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Animalia' at Galleria Piomonti artecontemporanea in Rome
  • Runs until March 30
  • Features 34 artists
  • Includes Gino De Dominicis's 1970 work 'Ingresso riservato agli animali'
  • Includes Jannis Kounellis's 'Marat-David' with a butterfly
  • Includes Pino Pascali's whale cartoons
  • Explores animality in contemporary art
  • Themes include domestication, entrapment, and shared worldview

Entities

Artists

  • Gino De Dominicis
  • Jannis Kounellis
  • Pino Pascali

Institutions

  • Galleria Piomonti artecontemporanea
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

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