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Io dico Io: Major Feminist Art Exhibition at Galleria Nazionale di Roma

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The Galleria Nazionale di Roma is showcasing 'Io dico Io ‒ I say I', a group exhibition curated by Cecilia Canziani, Lara Conte, and Paola Ugolini, with backing from Dior. This exhibition features 49 female artists from Italy and delves into themes of authenticity and self-representation, drawing inspiration from Carla Lonzi, who co-founded Italy's first feminist collective in 1970. Spanning the entire museum, it highlights Lonzi's archive and her 1969 publication 'Autoritratto'. Among the remarkable works are Marisa Merz's 'Senza titolo' (1985), Chiara Camoni's 'Sisters', alongside contributions from Carla Accardi, Renata Boero, and others, underscoring the vital role of women in avant-garde art and culture.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Io dico Io ‒ I say I' at Galleria Nazionale di Roma
  • Curated by Cecilia Canziani, Lara Conte, Paola Ugolini
  • Supported by Dior
  • Features 49 Italian women artists
  • Concept rooted in Carla Lonzi's feminist activism
  • Lonzi co-founded Italy's first feminist collective in 1970 with Elvira Bannotti and Carla Accardi
  • Includes section dedicated to Lonzi's personal archive
  • Three commissioned artists: Chiara Camoni, Alessandra Spranzi, Maria Morganti

Entities

Artists

  • Carla Lonzi
  • Elvira Bannotti
  • Carla Accardi
  • Marisa Merz
  • Chiara Camoni
  • Alessandra Spranzi
  • Maria Morganti
  • Renata Boero
  • Monica Bonvicini
  • Elisabetta Benassi
  • Daniela De Lorenzo
  • Liliana Moro
  • Carol Rama
  • Antonietta Raphael
  • Mario Mafai
  • Grazia Toderi
  • Ketty La Rocca
  • Marinella Senatore
  • Eva Marisaldi
  • Lara Favaretto

Institutions

  • Galleria Nazionale di Roma
  • Dior
  • Castello di Rivoli
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Roma
  • Italy
  • Firenze
  • Torino

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