About the Art Galleries of Rome Walk in Rome
Contemporary art in Rome? Yes. In response to a recent explosion in the art gallery scene here, we are now organizing evening strolls of the better, more vibrant galleries in Rome.
Rome's contemporary art scene has exploded in recent years. Several international and local dealers have opened galleries in the city of late, sparking an interest in contemporary and modern art and creating a wonderful contrast to the Renaissance and Baroque context of Rome. Many of these galleries are located in certain neighborhoods and coordinate their openings so that it is possible to organize a stroll of several together. It is not uncommon in the evening to see gallery goers overflowing a doorway on some dark medieval street of the city, glass of wine in hand; while beyond, through the doorway, one might glimpse the bright expression of a young painter, sculptor, or other artist.
On this itinerary, of course, we take you inside that gallery and several others during a three-hour stroll of Rome's co
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Contemporary art in Rome? Yes. In response to a recent explosion in the art gallery scene here, we are now organizing evening strolls of the better, more vibrant galleries in Rome.
Rome's contemporary art scene has exploded in recent years. Several international and local dealers have opened galleries in the city of late, sparking an interest in contemporary and modern art and creating a wonderful contrast to the Renaissance and Baroque context of Rome. Many of these galleries are located in certain neighborhoods and coordinate their openings so that it is possible to organize a stroll of several together. It is not uncommon in the evening to see gallery goers overflowing a doorway on some dark medieval street of the city, glass of wine in hand; while beyond, through the doorway, one might glimpse the bright expression of a young painter, sculptor, or other artist.
On this itinerary, of course, we take you inside that gallery and several others during a three-hour stroll of Rome's contemporary art scene. Your docent will be someone from our network with a background in contemporary art who knows the Rome art scene intimately and can help you navigate it. We will visit some of the major galleries, including the newly opened Gagosian Gallery, talk to art dealers, and get a behind-the scenes look at how art is transforming—and being transformed by— Rome.
The itinerary varies depending on current exhibitions but will typically start around Via del Corso, pass through Via Coronari, Campo di Fiori and Via Monserrato, and end with prominent galleries in Trastevere. Equal emphasis will be given to discussing the contemporary gallery scene and the artists featured in the exhibitions visited.
