Fantatalk: Public Program Launches for 18th Quadriennale di Roma
Almost two months following the launch of the 18th Quadriennale at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, the public initiative Fantatalk is set to commence, enhancing the exhibition's interdisciplinary theme, Fantastica. Curated by Nicolas Ballario, all discussions will take place at the Auditorium and are free to attend. The inaugural event is scheduled for November 28 at 6 PM, featuring speakers Luca Massimo Barbero, Emanuele Coccia, and Fabio Novembre, who will delve into self-portraiture. Additional talks are planned for December 10 with Alessandra Troncone and Gigi Cristoforetti, December 18 with Emanuela Mazzonis di Pralafera and others, and January 9 with Francesco Stocchi and others. An awards ceremony on December 2 will present €20,000 and €10,000 prizes. The program concludes on January 15, while the exhibition remains open until January 18, 2026.
Key facts
- 18th Quadriennale di Roma at Palazzo delle Esposizioni runs until January 18, 2026.
- Public program Fantatalk curated by Nicolas Ballario starts November 28, 2025.
- First talk on November 28 features Luca Massimo Barbero, Emanuele Coccia, and Fabio Novembre.
- Award ceremony on December 2 awards Premio Quadriennale (€20,000) and Premio Giovane Arte (€10,000) from Fondazione Roma.
- Jury for awards includes Giuliana Benassi, Lorenzo Balbi, and Costantino D’Orazio.
- Prize for under-40 emerging artist in collaboration with Associazione Giovani Collezionisti.
- December 18 talk on art and cultural welfare with Flavio Favelli, Roberta Paltrinieri, Elisa Fulco, moderated by Andrea Lombardinilo.
- January 8 presentation by Christian Caliandro on foreign perception of Italian contemporary art.
- Program honors Luca Beatrice, who conceived the theme Fantastica.
- All talks are free and held at Auditorium of Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Beatrice
- Luca Massimo Barbero
- Fabio Novembre
- Alessandra Troncone
- Gigi Cristoforetti
- Emanuela Mazzonis di Pralafera
- Claudio Strinati
- Francesca Cappelletti
- Giordano Bruno Guerri
- Josè Tolentino de Mendonça
- Francesco Stocchi
- Angelo Crespi
- Maria Luisa Frisa
- Flavio Favelli
- Roberta Paltrinieri
- Elisa Fulco
- Andrea Lombardinilo
- Christian Caliandro
- Giuliana Benassi
- Lorenzo Balbi
- Costantino D’Orazio
Institutions
- Quadriennale di Roma
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Fondazione Roma
- Associazione Giovani Collezionisti
- Fondazione Nazionale della Danza
- Dicastero per la cultura e l’educazione della Curia romana
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy