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Beyond Heritage: Behind the Scenes of Cultural Heritage Research in Rome

exhibition · 2026-04-26

The 'Beyond Heritage' exhibition at the Museo di Palazzo Braschi in Rome highlights often ignored elements of cultural heritage research using a mix of photography and interactive experiences. This event, which runs until February 28, 2026, is curated by Fabio Beltotto with backing from Fondazione CHANGES. It brings together contributions from various fields, including art, science, and technology. Notable photographers like Alessandro Cristofoletti and Mario Ferrara are featured. The initiative is funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through PNRR and NextGenerationEU, involving teams from Sapienza University and the National Research Council (CNR). It explores topics like archaeobotany and digital twins, emphasizing methods instead of final results. Admission is free.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Beyond Heritage' at Museo di Palazzo Braschi, Rome
  • Curated by Fabio Beltotto
  • Promoted by Fondazione CHANGES
  • Runs until February 28, 2026
  • Features photographers: Alessandro Cristofoletti, Mario Ferrara, Paolo Pettigiani, Claudia Sicuranza, Francesco Stefano Sammarco, Futura Tittaferrante
  • Funded by Italian Ministry of University and Research (PNRR) and NextGenerationEU
  • Involves researchers from Sapienza, Roma Tre, Ca' Foscari, Alma Mater Studiorum, Federico II, and CNR
  • Free admission

Entities

Artists

  • Fabio Beltotto
  • Alessandro Cristofoletti
  • Mario Ferrara
  • Paolo Pettigiani
  • Claudia Sicuranza
  • Francesco Stefano Sammarco
  • Futura Tittaferrante

Institutions

  • Fondazione CHANGES
  • Museo di Palazzo Braschi
  • Sapienza University
  • Roma Tre University
  • Ca' Foscari University of Venice
  • Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
  • University of Naples Federico II
  • National Research Council (CNR)
  • Italian Ministry of University and Research
  • NextGenerationEU

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

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