The Kandinsky exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte runs from 15 September 2026 to 14 February 2027. It offers a change of pace from Rome’s ancient monuments and Renaissance churches: instead of following religious or historical narratives, visitors can explore how colour and shape became subjects in their own right.
Curated by Angela Lampe, the exhibition brings together more than seventy works. The sequence follows the artist through Russia, Munich and the Blue Rider group, the Bauhaus and Paris. You do not need specialist knowledge to start looking: comparing an early figurative painting with a later abstract composition is a useful way to notice how his visual language changes.
Highlights and context
Announced works include With the Black Arch, painted in 1912, and Yellow-Red-Blue from 1925. Their contrasting arrangements of colour and shape provide a starting point for understanding his experiments.
The section on Gabriele Münter places his work alongside that of another artist involved in the same creative environment. Archival material adds context to the paintings. Comparing the paintings offers a direct way to explore the artist’s use of colour and form.
Planning your visit
Palazzo Bonaparte faces Piazza Venezia, making the exhibition practical to combine with a central Rome walk. Timed booking is advisable, particularly if your schedule leaves little room for a queue.
Visitor information
Dates: 15 September 2026 to 14 February 2027.
Venue: Palazzo Bonaparte, Piazza Venezia 5, Rome.
Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–7.30pm; Friday–Sunday 9am–9pm. Ticket office closes one hour earlier. Check holiday variations.
Tickets: adult €18; eligible concessions €17; children aged 4–10 €8; under-4s free. Booking fee €1.50 per person, plus possible sales-agent charges. Audio guide included.
Booking: strongly recommended for individual visitors and compulsory for groups and schools; use the official exhibition website.
Getting there: take bus 492 from Cipro on Metro A to Ara Coeli/Piazza Venezia, then walk to Piazza Venezia 5. ATAC lists this route; check current diversions and stop locations caused by construction work.
Accessibility: the official visitor rules describe lift access to exhibition rooms and toilets on the second floor.
