During your stay in Rome, immerse yourself in the colours, stories and culture of Mexico with the major exhibition “Diego Rivera and the Making of Modern Art in 20th-Century Mexico”, hosted in the magnificent setting of Villa Caffarelli – Capitoline Museums.

For the first time in Italy, a major exhibition is dedicated to Diego Rivera, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a leading figure of the Mexican muralism movement. Through more than 140 artworks, the exhibition explores Rivera’s artistic journey and the birth of a new visual language that combines tradition, popular culture, innovation and social commitment.

Alongside Rivera’s masterpieces, the exhibition features works by some of Mexico’s greatest artists, including Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and many others, offering visitors a fascinating journey through the history and identity of modern Mexico.

An unmissable experience for art lovers and for anyone wishing to enrich their visit to Rome with a unique cultural discovery, surrounded by international masterpieces in one of the city’s most beautiful locations.

Exhibition dates: 9 June – 13 December 2026.

Located on Capitoline Hill, just a short walk from the Roman Forum and Piazza Venezia, Villa Caffarelli offers a truly special atmosphere to experience art in the heart of Rome.