Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, Contemporary art museum in Rome, Italy
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome occupies a former brewery building on Via Nizza and extends into a converted slaughterhouse in the Testaccio district. The collection spreads across multiple levels with rotating exhibitions alongside the permanent display of Italian and international works.
The transformation of the industrial site into an art institution began in 1999 and resulted in the official opening in 2002. The location was chosen to revitalize the Testaccio neighborhood and convert working-class industrial buildings into a cultural center.
The museum displays Italian art movements from the 1960s onward, featuring works by groups like Forma 1 and Arte Povera artists. Visitors can see how Italian creators developed their own artistic language during these decades.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on Saturdays. The location is fully wheelchair accessible and sits in a working-class neighborhood with nearby restaurants and local shops.
French architect Odile Decq designed a modern extension that merges the industrial past of the site with contemporary exhibition spaces. The contrast between raw factory walls and new glass structures creates a striking spatial experience.
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