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Sergio Padovani's Pandemonio at Musei di San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome

exhibition · 2026-04-27

Sergio Padovani's exhibition titled "Pandemonio" is currently on display at the Musei di San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome. Born in 1972 in Modena, Padovani presents over sixty new artworks, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi, Francesca Baboni, and Stefano Taddei, and organized by Fondazione THE BANK. His pieces delve into themes of fear and suffering through imaginative visuals, showcasing human emotions with sharp contrasts and subtle brushwork. According to curator Biasini Selvaggi, each artwork tells a mysterious story that resonates with modern fears while suggesting possibilities for redemption. Additionally, the exhibition features a video called "Pandemonio," accompanied by original music and AI technology. The venue also displays permanent collections and earlier exhibitions, such as "Visions of the Grand Tour" and projects inspired by Gogol and Dostoevsky.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled Pandemonio by Sergio Padovani
  • Over sixty works, almost all previously unseen
  • Curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi, Francesca Baboni, Stefano Taddei
  • Organized by Fondazione THE BANK – Istituto per gli Studi sulla Pittura Contemporanea
  • Venue: Musei di San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome
  • Artist born in Modena in 1972
  • Video Pandemonio uses AI and original music by the artist
  • Venue also houses works by Emilio Greco and Umberto Mastroianni

Entities

Artists

  • Sergio Padovani
  • Emilio Greco
  • Umberto Mastroianni
  • Cesare Biasini Selvaggi
  • Francesca Baboni
  • Stefano Taddei

Institutions

  • Musei di San Salvatore in Lauro
  • Complesso Monumentale di San Salvatore in Lauro
  • Fondazione THE BANK – Istituto per gli Studi sulla Pittura Contemporanea
  • Ermitage

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Modena

Sources