Istituto Centrale per la Grafica, Art museum and graphic design institute in Trevi district, Rome, Italy.
The Istituto Centrale per la Grafica uses the Palazzo Poli and Palazzo della Calcografia buildings to display graphics and prints. The structures form part of the architectural framework behind the Trevi Fountain and show artworks within a historic palace setting.
The collection of prints and drawings moved to these buildings in 2008 and expanded the art historical offerings in this area. The spaces preserve graphic treasures that have been documented for centuries and are now publicly accessible.
The institute preserves works by European artists who shaped printmaking over centuries. Visitors can observe how the spaces maintain the connection between graphic craftsmanship and artistic tradition.
Opening hours vary by weekday, with longer hours on weekdays and shorter hours on weekends. The entrance is located on Via della Stamperia, and visitors should check current times before visiting.
The institute holds a large collection of printing plates made from different materials that were originally used to create artwork. These matrices reveal the craftsmanship techniques and materials that artists employed over centuries.
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