23/09/2026
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In 2021, ACP - Palazzo Franchetti brought Massimo Campigli and the Etruscans face to face, creating a fascinating dialogue across centuries.
After visiting the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome in 1928, Campigli found a new source of inspiration in Etruscan art: its colors, shapes and timeless smiling figures deeply influenced his painting.
Realized in collaboration with , the exhibition highlighted this connection by placing Campigli’s paintings side by side with original Etruscan artifacts, precious finds recovered after being illicitly excavated and trafficked, and shown to the public for the very first time.
Two worlds sharing the same pagan happiness!
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