Contemporary art exhibitions exploring the body open in Rome

Two major exhibitions focusing on the representation of the human body have opened in Rome.

At the Casa Museo Hendrik Christian Andersen, the exhibition ‘Artiste Contemporanee: Il corpo come dimora’ explores the dialogue between the monumental vision of the American-Norwegian sculptor Andersen and the diverse interpretations of the body by contemporary female artists. Featuring 60 works by 42 artists, including Louise Bourgeois, the exhibition examines the body as a site of memory, fragility, and experience. It is scheduled to run until November 22, 2026.

Simultaneously, the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAM) is hosting ‘Corpi Speciali’ by the photographic duo Luigi & Iango. The exhibition features over 200 photographs that investigate the body as a medium for identity, transformation, and expression. Moving beyond conventional fashion photography, the project focuses on the human subject as the central element of the image. This exhibition is open until November 29, 2026.