Giacomo Balla's Light-Filled Universe at Palazzo del Governatore in Parma

Palazzo del Governatore in Parma hosts 'Un universo di luce', a major exhibition on Giacomo Balla (Turin, 1871 – Rome, 1958), featuring over 60 works from the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma. The show traces Balla's evolution from Divisionism to Futurism and back to figuration, with light as the guiding principle. Highlights include the monumental portrait 'La Madre', the polyptych 'La pazza', and studies for 'Volo di rondini'. The exhibition is curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi and Renata Cristina Mazzantini, with a catalogue edited by them and essays by multiple scholars. Andrea Gambetta, president of Solares Fondazione delle Arti, oversees executive production. The display uses light beams and abstract polygons to echo Balla's research. Open until February 1, 2026.