MAXXI exhibition reexamines Saint Francis through contemporary art

An exhibition titled “Creatures, Creators. Saint Francis and Contemporary Art” will launch on May 22 at Extra MAXXI in Rome, remaining open until September 20, 2026. Curated by Beatrice Buscaroli, the showcase will highlight works from renowned Italian artists spanning the postwar era to the present, featuring figures such as Alberto Burri, Giorgio Morandi, and Mario Giacomelli, along with artists Maria Lai and Piero Manzoni. This initiative is a joint effort between the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of Italy's Ministry of Culture and Fondazione MAXXI, aiming to examine the influence of Saint Francis's philosophy on contemporary artistic expression.