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Giorgio de Chirico's Timeless Universe at Castello di Desenzano

exhibition · 2026-08-06

The Castello di Desenzano del Garda hosts 'Giorgio de Chirico. Un mondo senza tempo' until October 4, 2026. Curated by Giordano Bruno Guerri and organized by Il Cigno Arte, the exhibition explores the 'Return to Order' movement through about twenty masterpieces by de Chirico and works by contemporaries such as Alberto Savinio, Filippo de Pisis, Mario Tozzi, Mario Sironi, and Achille Funi. It also traces de Chirico's influence on later artists like Mario Schifano and Gino De Dominicis. The show includes archival materials, including set designs for 'La figlia di Iorio' from the Vittoriale degli Italiani, letters to Nino Bertoletti, and photographs by Claudio Abate and Mario Dondero. The exhibition runs from May 17 to October 4, 2026, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Thursday 9:30-12:30 and Friday to Sunday 9:30-18:30.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Giorgio de Chirico. Un mondo senza tempo' at Castello di Desenzano del Garda
  • Curated by Giordano Bruno Guerri
  • Organized by Il Cigno Arte
  • Runs from May 17 to October 4, 2026
  • Features about twenty works by Giorgio de Chirico
  • Includes works by Savinio, de Pisis, Tozzi, Sironi, Funi, Schifano, De Dominicis
  • Showcases archival materials: bozzetti for 'La figlia di Iorio', letters to Nino Bertoletti, photos by Claudio Abate and Mario Dondero
  • Focuses on the 'Return to Order' movement and de Chirico's lasting influence

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio de Chirico
  • Alberto Savinio
  • Filippo de Pisis
  • Mario Tozzi
  • Mario Sironi
  • Achille Funi
  • Mario Schifano
  • Gino De Dominicis
  • Nino Bertoletti
  • Claudio Abate
  • Mario Dondero

Institutions

  • Castello di Desenzano
  • Il Cigno Arte
  • Vittoriale degli Italiani

Locations

  • Desenzano del Garda
  • Italy

Sources