Museo della Scuola Romana reopens with new layout and Collezione Roma

On September 16, the Museo della Scuola Romana in Rome will reopen its doors after several months of closure, showcasing a fresh exhibition layout designed by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali in partnership with Zètema Progetto Cultura. Located in the Casino Nobile of Villa Torlonia, the museum was founded in 2006 thanks to contributions from Netta Vespignani, Miriam Mafai, Enzo Siciliano, and Claudia Terenzi. The revamped exhibition incorporates modern museographic and educational approaches, categorizing artworks into thematic sections that reflect the urban, political, and social evolution of Rome. A highlight is the Collezione Roma, featuring 54 uniform views of the city created by notable artists from 1946 to 1948. This collection, originally envisioned by Cesare Zavattini for Ferruccio Caramelli, has been part of BNL BNP Paribas's art collection since 1983. The museum's extensive permanent collection includes over 150 pieces—paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints—by Scuola Romana artists, a movement known for its deep connection to Rome and craftsmanship, resisting art as a tool of regime expression. The new display also includes previously stored works.