October 2017 09 checkinrome.net The free guide for your free time THE VITTORIANO TO HOST “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” MONET EXHIBITION

Claude Monet, one of the most en- ing modernity of the weeping willows to duringly popular artists of the mod- the famous water lily paintings, the Mon- ern period, will take center stage in a et exhibition illustrates the many facets highly-anticipated exhibition scheduled of an artist who managed to transpose to open on October 19 at the Vittoriano nature’s awe-inspiring perfection into a monumental complex. From his very first unique pictorial language. caricatures of the 1850’s to the rural and Masterful as a colorist and as a painter of urban landscapes of London, Paris, Vétheu- light and atmosphere, Monet sought to il and Pourville, the retrospective highlights transform en plein air landscape painting the complex and multidimensional nature into a ritual of life. of Monet’s work, reminding us of his artistic He was able to shift colours into pure en- significance as the so called “father of Im- ergy, dissolving the rational qualities of na- pressionism”. Following the development of ture into an indistinct, ephemeral, yet daz- his work throughout his lifetime, the jewel zling artistic flow. in this exhibition’s crown is the selection of French writer Guy de Maupassant once said: paintings from Monet’s last home of Giverny, “I saw him seize a sparkling downpour of which were donated to the Musée Marmottan light on the white cliff and fix it in a show- Monet by his son Michel. er of yellow tones which made the effect Curated by Marianne Mathieu, the display of this fleeting and blinding marvel seem presents about 60 masterpieces, including strangely astonishing. Another time he took the monumental “Water Lilies” series (1916- by handfuls a rainstorm beating down upon 1919), the evocative “Portrait of Michel Mon- the sea and threw it upon the canvas. And et as a Baby” (1878-79), “The Roses” (1925- it was truly rain that he painted this way, 1936) and “Houses of Parliament, London” Complesso del Vittoriano - Ala Brasini | Via di San Pietro in Carcere nothing but rain obscuring the waves, the (1905). From the portraits of his sons to the Running until February 11, 2018 - full price ticket € 15, reduced price ticket € 13 rocks and the sky, scarcely distinct beneath iconic Japanese bridge, from the disturb- Tel. (+39) 06 8715111 | ilvittoriano.com this deluge”.

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La Dolce Vita Tosca Rome’s Planetarium Antonello Colonna to launch new gourmet menu The 17-century Oratory of San Francesco del All the passion of the world’s most famous Rome’s Planetarium reopens in a new in- Caravita plays host to a world class event melodrama in a sumptuous new production based terim base at the Ex Dogana (former custom combining music and cinema. With a repertoire on the original set and costume designs for the 1900 house) in the capital’s San Lorenzo district. With ranging from firm favourites by Bellini and Puccini premiere of the work at the Teatro dell’Opera. Set in a busy schedule of astronomical shows, confe- to iconic film scores by Rota, Morricone and Piovani, Rome in June 1800, with the Kingdom of Naples’s rences, events and stargazing sessions led by this concert features plenty of songs and operatic control of Rome threatened by Napoleon’s invasion scientific explainers, this new facility offers visi- arias that made movie history! Guest soloists include of Italy, the piece contains depictions of torture, tors a high-tech astronomical experience inside a soprano, a tenor, a pianist and a string and wind murder and suicide, as well as some of Puccini’s a 12-meters wide dome equipped with the most ensemble. Every Monday, until October 30. best-known lyrical arias. From October 14 to 24. advanced technologies. Known for his modern takes on classic Tel. (+39) 338 1218424 Tel. (+39) 06 4817003 Tel. (+39) 334 3849185 Roman and Italian dishes, Michelin-star- operaelirica.com operaroma.it exdogana.com red chef Antonello Colonna is expanding dining options for passengers transiting throu- gh the upper level Grease Viva Momix Forever The Evolution of Life on Earth of Boarding Area B. Starting today, the A brand new Italian production pays tribute chef’s airport-based to the legendary high school musical whose With nothing more than light, shadow, props Four educational workshops take children and the human body, Momix has astonished au- on an exciting journey into prehistory. The restaurant will welco- iconic characters have thrilled audiences for more diences on five continents for almost four decades. scheduled events include live comic entertain- me guests with a buf- than four decades. In a crescendo of flamboyant In celebration of the company’s 35th Anniversary ment with full-scale automated reptiles, narra- fet-style, fixed-price costumes and addictive songs, acclaimed director season, four new pieces and a mix-and-match va- tions on the socio-cultural evolution of our spe- airport lunch and dinner spot Saverio Marconi brings to the stage the vicissitudes riety of sections from past productions make up cies and a series of archaeological excavations and a wide range of appetizers, main courses of ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the this 2-act performance which mixes traditional and hands-on activities where the little ones will and desserts served at the table, with dishes complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core styles of illusion, beauty, magic, fun, and inventive- get to paint prehistoric figures on real pebbles. varying according to the flavours of the day. Lau- values and love. From October 14 to 29. ness. From October 17 to November 5. Suitable for children aged 5+. Every weekend. nched two years ago, Antonello Colonna open bistrò aims to satisfy everyone’s palate with hi- Tel. (+39) 06 4200711 Tel. (+39) 06 3265991 Tel. (+39) 06 68805311 gh-quality cuisine combining creativity and food ilsistina.it teatroolimpico.it stadiodomiziano.com wholesomeness. “Wisdom is the daughter of experience” Leonardo da Vinci October 2017 checkinrome.net 09 From Duchamp to Cattelan Contemporary Art at the Palatine Curiosities THE BABY HATCH According to tradition, in 1198 A display of works bition intends to encourage a reflection Pope Innocent III decreed that on collective memory, the meaning of ar- a revolving crib should be installed in from 25 countries chitectural ruins and our vision of moder- the wall of every church or convent nity. Works on display include sculptures, so that women could leave their paintings, installations, photographs and child in secret instead of killing them, drawings from 25 different countries, each a practice clearly evident from the With more than 100 masterpieces one exploring the complex relationship numerous drowned infants found in centred around the themes of archa- between past and present. Spread across the Tiber River. One example of this eology and contemporary art, the exhi- different locations (the Palatine Stadium, type which can still be seen today the Arcate Severiane and is in the Santo Spirito hospital at the lower perystile of the the Vatican City. Domus Augustana), “From Duchamp to Cattelan. Contemporary Art at the from Maurizio Cattelan to Paul McCarthy, of contemporary works - all of them coming BORROMINI’S Palatine” features some from Sisley Xhafa to Vedovamazzei. The first from the ALT museum founded by Tullio Leg- PERSPECTIVE GALLERY of the biggest names in section, “Architectural Installations”, provides geri - with the solemn architecture of the Pa- Palazzo Spada is famous for its contemporary art such a modern contrast to the historical setting, latine’s imperial residences will inevitably lead façade and for the forced perspective as Marina Abramović, with a second section paying tribute to the everyone to question the meaning of time gallery by Francesco Borromini. Allan McCollum and Mar- world’s most enduring symbol of creativity and permanence (photo credits by Andrea Aided in his perspective trick by a cel Duchamp displayed through a selection of hand-shaped artwor- Jemolo). Ongoing until October 29. mathematician, the Swiss Baroque side-by-side with the ks and installations. The last section of the architect created a masterpiece most respected artists exhibit is entirely devoted to Portraits, the Tel. (+39) 06 39967700 of perspective optical illusion in of younger generations, real acme of visual identity. The juxtaposition coopculture.it the arcaded courtyard, in which diminishing rows of columns and a rising floor create the visual illusion of a gallery 37 meters long (it is 9 contemporary art, including Tinguely, Erlich, meters). Enjoy Ourlser, Fogliati, Neto, Hans op De Beeck and Collishaw. Each work encourages the THE MAGIC PORTAL Art meets amusement in the heart viewing of art from different perspectives, According to legend, the Roman of Rome. Set in Bramante’s Renaissance turning the visit into a multi-sensory expe- marquis Massimiliano Palombara met cloister, the retrospective presents a vast rience. Ongoing until February 25. an alchemist at a dinner party who array of modern pieces and site-specific told him he could use a certain herb installations by some of the world’s most Tel. (+39) 06 68809035 to turn metals to gold. In the morning rome prominent and provocative protagonists of chiostrodelbramante.it the alchemist was gone but had left behind an indecipherable sheet, the “recipe” for the transformation. Because the Marquis was unable to Digitalife Cosmos The Spirit VIA DEI CORONARI read it, he inscribed the formula on One of the most picturesque Renaissance an “Alchemical Door” in the hope that 2017 Discovery of Caravaggio streets of the city, Via dei Coronari owes one day someone would be able to its name to the sellers of rosary beads understand it. (“corone” in Italian), holy miniatures and With a busy schedule of talks, perfor- The world’s largest astronautics exhi- A multimedia journey of art discovery other sacred objects who had their shops mances and installations, the futuristic bition presents over 250 original artefacts in the footsteps of a controversial painter along the road. The street is flanked by Special section of the Romaeuropa Festival exami- from NASA and other agencies, including re- wrapped in mystery. Thanks to a sophisti- buildings mostly erected in the 15th and nes the interaction between visual arts and alistic rocket models, orbital stations step- cated multi-projection system, visitors are the 16th century and is home to an ex- INTERGAM, technology. Surrounded by hypnotic vor- by-step representations and unique authen- invited to immerse themselves in Caravag- traordinary array of monuments, THE VISIBLE MUSEUM texes of light and sound, the audience will tic documents. From the lunar rover used by gio’s scenes of pain, compassion, irony and including a beau- Twenty-six masterpieces from the get involved with interactive audio-visual the American crews to a giant model of the pleasure and explore his work in true dep- tiful marble waysi- permanent collection of the Galleria structures, turning the visit into a personal Saturn V rocket, visitors can relive the stories th through a flow of emotions triggered by de shrine erected Nazionale d’Arte Moderna turn into reflection upon the authenticity of - repre of true heroes who have crossed the border pure sensorial enjoyment. Ongoing until around 1523 on a “interactive” works of art thanks sentations of reality. Ongoing until January 7. into outer space! Ongoing until January 28. November 26. corner of Palazzo to a state-of-the-art touch screen Serra. technology. Tel. (+39) 06 39967500 | palazzoesposizioni.it Tel. (+39) 892 101 | mostracosmo.it Tel. (+39) 06 56569302 | fb: thespiritofcaravaggio galleriaartemodernaroma.it FIUMICINO POETRY AWARD Singapore Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man Now in its third edition, the “Città di Fiumicino Poetry Award” returns this year under the umbrella of the Airlines to New restoration project by Mario Ceroli Fiumicino Inverno cultural festival. Prize winners and finalists will be introduce A350 This is just a expresses the contrast between the harmo- nious proportions of the Vitruvian Man and w announced on October 27-28 with goodbye. The high-profile personalities making up service on large woo- the reality of every human being dealing the jury, including Emanuele Trevi airport den sculpture with his own contradictions, pays homage to and Milo De Angelis. Changi route towering over the modernity and dynamism of Leonardo’s premiopoesiacittadifiumicino.it the airport’s drawing in which the sculptor had shown in- To celebrate over 40 years of ope- Terminal 3 has terest since the 1960s. A re-interpretation rations in the Eternal City, Singa- been tempora- of the Renaissance principle of man as the pore Airlines has introduced its brand rily relocated in measure of all things, the statue has beco- new Airbus A350-900 on its 4x weekly order to allow major restoration works by me a reference online magazine providing a daily non-stop route to Singapore-Changi. its author Mario Ceroli. The highly evoca- point for pas- listing of the latest and most With advanced technology and superior tive art piece took its inspiration from the sengers tran- diverse cultural, lifestyle and food events in Italy operating efficiency, the newest addition world-famous sketch in which Leonardo siting through to the airline’s fleet offers passengers gives a visual representation of the idea the airport and Legal Advice on an improved travelling experience with of proportion expressed by Marcus Vitru- will come back Travel Disruptions features such as higher ceilings, larger vius Pollio in his treatise De architectura. in December windows, an extra wide body and li- Ceroli’s three-dimensional version of the with a comple- ghting designed to reduce jetlag. Custo- ast Asian countries. The announcement work, whose name “Squilibrio” (Imbalance) tely new look. 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