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BRIC-à-brac at Galleria Nazionale di Roma Explores Global Economic Shifts

exhibition · 2026-05-04

The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome presents 'BRIC-à-brac | The Jumble of Growth | 另一种选择', an exhibition examining the relationship between the economic transformations of BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and the crisis in Western countries. The show highlights disparities and contradictions of globalization and capitalism, featuring artists not only from BRIC countries but also Europeans who deconstruct or admire these cultures. Notable works include Jamal Penjweny's video on unfulfilled dreams of Europe, Anna Maria Maiolino's photographs on cannibalism, Du Zhenjun's dystopian photomontages, and Tian Longyu's 'A…O ! / A…O !' depicting an elephant swallowed by a tiger, symbolizing the need to rethink certainties. The exhibition runs at the Galleria Nazionale in Rome.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'BRIC-à-brac | The Jumble of Growth | 另一种选择' at Galleria Nazionale di Roma
  • Explores economic, social, and cultural transformations of BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China)
  • Highlights disparities and contradictions of globalization and capitalism
  • Includes European artists Thomas Hirschhorn, Francesco Clemente, Cristina Lucas, and Wim Delvoye
  • Features works by Jamal Penjweny, Anna Maria Maiolino, Du Zhenjun, and Tian Longyu
  • Tian Longyu's 'A…O ! / A…O !' shows an elephant swallowed by a tiger
  • Exhibition curated by Francesca Mattozzi
  • Venue: Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Hirschhorn
  • Francesco Clemente
  • Cristina Lucas
  • Wim Delvoye
  • Jamal Penjweny
  • Anna Maria Maiolino
  • Du Zhenjun
  • Tian Longyu

Institutions

  • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
  • Today Art Museum
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Brazil
  • Russia
  • India
  • China
  • Pechino

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