Photographic Exhibition of the Riace Bronzes in Taormina
The Journey of the Riace Bronzes in exhibition in Taormina
Discover the fifty-year history behind the legendary Riace Bronzes with the extraordinary photographic exhibition ‘The Riace Bronzes: Fifty Years of History’ at Palazzo Ciampoli in Taormina, from December 21st to February 28th, 2024.
From their initial discovery in 1972 to their final placement in the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria, the exhibition documents the journey of these iconic artworks.
Immerse yourself in the exhibition’s journey, an engaging voyage through images, documents, and multimedia materials curated by the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria. In collaboration with Gabriella Tigano, a renowned archaeologist and director of the Naxos Taormina Archaeological Park, outgoing director Carmelo Malacrino has brought this unprecedented experience to Palazzo Ciampoli.
From the queues of the first visitors in Florence in the ’80s to the exhibition at Quirinale, the residence of President Sandro Pertini, this showcase encapsulates the essence of an extraordinary journey.
It’s an unmissable opportunity to delve into the fascinating history and pivotal moments that have defined the destiny and significance of the Riace Bronzes in the Italian artistic and cultural landscape.
The exhibition inauguration will take place on December 21st at 11:00 AM.
From December 21st until February 29th, the artworks can be viewed from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Opening and hours:
The exhibition inauguration will take place on December 21st at 11:00 AM.
From December 21st until February 29th, the artworks can be viewed from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.