Bvlgari Foundation and Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia Launch Partnership with Jewelry Exhibition
In 2024, the Fondazione Bvlgari formed a partnership with the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome, as announced by Matteo Morbidi and director Luana Toniolo. This collaboration involves upgrading the lighting in the Sala degli Ori Castellani, Sala dei Sette Colli, and Sala di Venere, showcasing Bvlgari Heritage items in the Sala dei Sette Colli, and engaging Bvlgari staff in cultural volunteer activities. The exhibition titled "Una storia infinita. Arte orafa da Castellani a Bvlgari" will be on display until August 2025, highlighting works from both Castellani and Bvlgari. The Castellani family, starting with Fortunato Pio Castellani in 1814, played a crucial role in reviving Etruscan craftsmanship. A permanent reinstallation is scheduled for September 2025.
Key facts
- Fondazione Bvlgari and Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia signed a multi-year partnership.
- The partnership includes relamping three halls, displaying Bvlgari Heritage pieces, and employee volunteering.
- Exhibition 'Una storia infinita. Arte orafa da Castellani a Bvlgari' runs until August 2025.
- The Castellani collection entered the museum in 1919 via the last heir.
- Fortunato Pio Castellani opened his workshop in Rome in 1814.
- Bulgari were early collectors of Castellani jewelry.
- Sotirio Bulgari created a silver bracelet in the late 19th century.
- A permanent reinstallation with a multimedia area opens in September 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Fortunato Pio Castellani
- Michelangelo Caetani
- Sotirio Bulgari
- Felice Barnabei
- Luana Toniolo
- Matteo Morbidi
Institutions
- Fondazione Bvlgari
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
- Bvlgari
- Collezione Castellani
- Collezione Bvlgari Heritage
- Villa Giulia
- Villa Poniatowski
- Palazzo Braschi
- Ara Pacis
- Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Vigna Iulia
- rione Trevi