Genus Bononiae ends after 20 years, Morandi Museum to move to Palazzo Pepoli
After two decades, the Genus Bononiae museum circuit, established by Fabio Roversi Monaco in Bologna, will conclude. The Museo Morandi, currently located at MAMbo since 2012, will find its permanent residence at Palazzo Pepoli. An agreement among Fondazione Carisbo, Genus Bononiae, and the Municipality of Bologna permits the city to utilize Palazzo Pepoli for 12 months beginning May 15, 2024, with the option for renewal. The Morandi Museum is expected to open by October 2026. Most of the artworks from MAMbo will transition to Palazzo Pepoli, while a selection will remain at Palazzo d'Accursio as 'Studio Morandi.' Due to financial challenges, Fondazione Carisbo is outsourcing the management of its four venues. The deadline for bidders was March 20, with a council vote slated for April 8, 2024.
Key facts
- Genus Bononiae museum circuit ends after 20 years in Bologna
- Museo Morandi to move to Palazzo Pepoli by October 2026
- Agreement signed between Fondazione Carisbo, Genus Bononiae, and Municipality of Bologna
- Palazzo Pepoli granted to city for 12 months from May 15, 2024, with possible renewal
- Most Morandi works from MAMbo to transfer; some remain at Palazzo d'Accursio as 'Studio Morandi'
- Museo della Storia della Città contents to be stored elsewhere
- Fondazione Carisbo outsourcing four other venues due to financial losses (revenue dropped from €12M to €3M annually)
- Call for expressions of interest closed March 20, 2024; candidates include Artemisia, Mondo Mostre, Skira, Civita Mostre, Silvana
- Palazzo Pepoli to host Children's Book Fair in 2025
- Long-term plan: one floor for Morandi, other spaces for illustration
- Council vote on April 8, 2024
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Morandi
- Annibale Carracci
- Agostino Carracci
- Ludovico Carracci
- Guercino
- Giacomo Balla
- Niccolò dell'Arca
Institutions
- Genus Bononiae
- Fondazione Carisbo
- Museo Morandi
- MAMbo
- Palazzo d'Accursio
- Palazzo Pepoli
- Museo della Storia della Città
- Biblioteca di San Giorgio in Poggiale
- Children's Book Fair
- Artemisia
- Mondo Mostre
- Skira
- Civita Mostre
- Silvana
- Comune di Bologna
- Artribune
- Museo della Storia di Bologna
- Museo Internazionale di Giorgio Morandi
- Palazzo Fava – Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- San Colombano – Collezione Tagliavini
- Santa Maria della Vita
- San Giorgio in Poggiale – Biblioteca d’Arte e di Storia
- Opera Laboratori
- Bologna Welcome
- Filarmonica del Teatro Comunale
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Palazzo Pepoli
- via Castiglione
- Palazzo d'Accursio
- MAMbo
- Palazzo Fava
- San Colombano
- Santa Maria della Vita
- San Giorgio in Poggiale
- via Sauro
- Grizzana