In a city draped in religious art, MAMbo - Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna (Bologna Modern Art Museum) is a paradise for modern art enthusiasts. Through a permanent collection split into eight themes and temporary exhibitions, it traces Italy’s modern art movement from around 1945 to the present day. Delight in the experimental styles of both established and emerging artists during your visit to MAMbo.
Exhibits in the Arte e idealogia room feature civil, political and social influences that were common in the early 1960s. Notable paintings include Renato Guttoso’s I Funerali di Togliatti, which portrays the funeral of Italian Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti. Roberto Sebastian Matta’s Morire per Amore (Dying for love) is a surrealist depiction of the death of Che Guevara.
Appreciate the work of avant-garde artists, such as Hermann Nitsch and Marina Abramovic, in the 1977 - Arte e Azione room.
The 1968 II - Arte e Povera exhibition showcases one of Italy’s most famous art movements and one inspired by social change.
Admire examples of abstract art and photography in the L’Informale room. Alberto Burri and Fausto Melotti are some of the featured artists. Study the personal collection of acclaimed Italian art historian Francesco Arcangeli.
Temporary exhibitions provide a platform for artists from around the world. Previous themes include winning photos from the Pride Photo Award and a retrospective of the life of musician David Bowie. The Morandi Museum collection, which analyzes the artistic development of Giorgio Morandi, is an ongoing exposition.
You’ll find the museum to the north of Bologna City Center and a short walk from the city’s central train station. Drivers can use the metered car park at nearby Parco 11 Settembre 2001.
MAMbo - Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna is open from Tuesday to Sunday and there’s an admission fee. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month from October to March. Purchase the Card Musei Metropolitani Bologna for free and reduced admission to this and over 50 city museums.
