From 2 October 2026 to 20 January 2027, Il Margutta Veggy Food & Art hosts “Un sacco belle”, a solo exhibition by Brivido Pop curated by Marco Dionisi Carducci and conceived by Tina Vannini. The venue is at Via Margutta 118, within walking distance of Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps.
The works bring together familiar faces from twentieth-century cinema — including Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Rita Hayworth and Stefania Sandrelli — with references to painting, film posters and popular visual culture. This is not a historical cinema exhibition; its appeal lies in how recognisable images are cut, layered and recombined.
What makes the exhibition worth a short stop
The title work places Bardot within a crowded visual montage that also draws on other actresses, Vittorio De Sica’s screen persona and Goya’s Maja desnuda. Brivido Pop’s approach is rooted in collage and digital recomposition, informed by the artist’s background in cinema graphics.
For international visitors, the main advantage is the low language barrier: much of the experience comes from recognising images and visual references. Via Margutta also makes the exhibition easy to combine with Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps or a walk through the northern part of the historic centre.
Important access caveat
The works are displayed inside a restaurant and art venue rather than a standalone museum. The press material does not clearly state whether visitors may enter only to see the exhibition without booking a table or making a purchase, and no admission price is published. Do not assume that the exhibition is free or independently accessible; contact the venue before making a special trip.
Published hours also differ. The press release gives Monday–Saturday, 10am–11pm, while the restaurant’s current website lists 10:30am–11:30pm daily. The venue’s website and direct confirmation should take priority on the day.
Practical information
Dates: 2 October 2026 – 20 January 2027.
Venue: Il Margutta Veggy Food & Art, Via Margutta 118, Rome.
Hours: the venue website lists 10:30am–11:30pm daily; the press release lists Monday–Saturday, 10am–11pm. Check the venue website before visiting.
Admission and access: not clearly announced. Confirm whether exhibition-only access is possible without a restaurant booking or purchase.
Booking: no separate exhibition booking is listed; restaurant reservations may be required.
How to get there: take Metro A to Flaminio or Spagna and continue on foot. Flaminio is generally the more direct option for number 118.Suggested visit time: 20–40 minutes as an editorial estimate, not an official duration. Language and accessibility: the exhibition is primarily visual, but English labels are not announced. Ask the venue about step-free access and any specific visitor needs.
Why choose it during a Rome trip: treat it as a compact, contemporary detour rather than a major museum visit. It works best when you are already exploring Via Margutta, Piazza del Popolo or the Spanish Steps.
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