Museo Carlo Bilotti
The “Carlo Bilotti Museum” is a museum located in Rome, Italy. It is located inside the Villa Borghese Park, near the Spanish Steps. The museum is named after Carlo Bilotti, an Italian-American art collector who donated his collection to the city of Rome. The collection mainly presents works by Italian artists from the second half of the 20th century.
The museum often features rotating exhibitions alongside its permanent collection. It is known for its focus on contemporary art and its intimate setting within the historic Villa Borghese. If you are interested in modern Italian art, it can be an interesting destination during a visit to Rome.
Carlo Bilotti Museum
Carlo Bilotti was an Italian-American entrepreneur and art collector born in 1913 in Cosenza Calabria, southern Italy. He amassed his fortune through real estate and construction businesses in New York City . Throughout his life Bilotti was deeply passionate about art, in particular contemporary Italian art. He began collecting art in the 1960s and continued to do so until his death in 1986.
After his death, Bilotti left his vast art collection to the city of Rome, stipulating that it be housed in a museum within Villa Borghese, a renowned park in the heart of Rome. In 2006, by his will, the Carlo Bilotti Museum was opened to the public.
The museum’s collection is mainly composed of works by Italian artists from the second half of the 20th century, with particular attention to the Roman School and artists linked to the city of Rome. Some notable artists represented in the collection include:
Giorgio de Chirico: Italian artist famous for his metaphysical paintings, de Chirico’s work often features enigmatic cityscapes and classical motifs.
Giorgio Morandi: Famous for his still life paintings, Morandi is celebrated for his subtle use of color and form.
Afro Basaldella: A leading member of the Abstract Expressionist movement, Basaldella’s work often features dynamic compositions and bold colors.
Piero Dorazio: A leading figure in Italian abstract art, Dorazio’s paintings explore the interaction between color, light and geometric shapes.
In addition to the permanent collection, the Carlo Bilotti Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary Italian artists and themes relevant to the museum’s collection.
Visitors to the museum can enjoy not only the works of art but also the intimate setting of the historic villa, offering a unique and enriching experience for art enthusiasts visiting Rome.
