From the Pilotta Complex to the Opera Museum, Parma is a treasure trove offering art and cultural itineraries and heritage venues.
A collection of 20th-century painting
A great starting point for this enriching journey on which one can indulge in beauty and well-being, is Palazzo Pigorini, which is hosting the The 29th Century Revealed exhibition until 16 July 2023. This collective exhibition focuses on 20th-century painting in Parma and features over 50 works by 26 artists from the municipal collections, previously stored in the Civic Museums' archives. On Piazza Garibaldi, which is a favourite rendezvous where locals to enjoy coffee and discuss current affairs, we find the the Governor's Palace. This prestigious venue hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions, including the anthological exhibition Paolo Borghi. The Roots of Sculpture to 30 July 30 (free admission). Borghi, a renowned sculptor, represents the transition between two centuries: drawing inspiration from the classicism of the past while infusing a contemporary touch that gives his work a heroic aura.
Pilotta Complex Parma
City of culture and beauty, and birthplace of Arturo Toscanini
From 11 to 13 July Piazza Garibaldi will host Dedalo, a meeting room curated by Luca Sommi, featuring prominent figures in culture such as Erri De Luca, Francesca Fagnani, Luca Mercalli, Pier Luigi Bersani, Milena Gabanelli, and Massimo Cacciari. At the same time the deconsecrated Renaissance church of San Marcellino will be exceptionally open to the public, showcasing Claudio Parmiggiani's artwork Shipwreck with Spectator. This magnificent piece depicts a sailboat resting on a stack of books, symbolically representing the act of rescuing knowledge from a shipwreck. The Oltretorrente district proudly houses the birthplace of Arturo Toscanini, which was transformed into a museum in 1967. Within its small rooms with low ceilings, visitors can explore relics, objects, and documents from the various residences of this giant of the conductor's podium, who triumphed in major theaters around the world.
