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Grossi Maglioni's 'Pupa' Explores Motherhood at Spazio Supernova, Rome

exhibition · 2026-04-26

The exhibition 'Pupa', curated by Dorotheé Dupuis, showcases the Italian artist duo Grossi Maglioni, consisting of Francesca Grossi and Vera Maglioni, both born in 1982. Located at Spazio Supernova in Rome, it will be open until December 18. This solo show features site-specific installations that explore archetypal representations of Italian mothers and women. Ground floor installations include 'Torta di Terra', 'Pupa, Plateau', and 'Vases: Bocca Pupa', utilizing fabrics, ceramics, and organic materials. Accompanying the video 'Pupa' is a sound installation titled 'Promessa d'acqua', created with musician Andreina Noce. The exhibition is part of their research project 'Beast Mother', which critiques depictions of motherhood and women. A public program will feature a workshop, talk, and dialogue-walk.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Pupa' by Grossi Maglioni at Spazio Supernova, Rome
  • Curated by Dorotheé Dupuis
  • Runs until December 18
  • Features site-specific works with organic materials like sprouts
  • Includes sound installation 'Promessa d'acqua' with Andreina Noce/Eva Geist
  • Video 'Pupa' explores origins of Abruzzese sweet
  • Part of 'Beast Mother' research project on motherhood
  • Public program with workshop, talk, and walk curated by Queering Rome

Entities

Artists

  • Francesca Grossi
  • Vera Maglioni
  • Grossi Maglioni
  • Dorotheé Dupuis
  • Andreina Noce
  • Eva Geist

Institutions

  • Spazio Supernova
  • Accademia di Francia a Roma
  • Villa Medici
  • Queering Rome

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Mexico

Sources