Tamara de Lempicka was the first female celebrity artist, making a name for herself thanks to her bold and sensual style.

Cosmopolitan painter and Art Déco icon, Tamara de Lempicka created images which have become the symbol of an epoch, the “Mad Twenties and Thirties.”

In her youth she visited Italy with her grandmother and was able to appreciate the works of Italian masters and in 1925, under the sponsorship of Count Emmanuele Castelbarco, she had her first major show.

But that’s about as far as her her connection with Italy goes. Unless you recognise similarities between her style and Futurism, which characterised the Italian art scene during the 20s? That certain ‘dashing’ quality… those bold, square lines…

But we won’t say that or we risk the wrath of the experts in the field. One of which Ms. Gioia Moris, curator of the exhibition and a specialist in the subject. She’s top her field which means you will get great content to complement the pieces on display.

If you’re a fan of art deco and in Rome at the time this one’s not to be missed.

But we also recommend this exhibition to those who have passed in front of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II at Piazza Venezia and wondered what goes on inside those big, white walls.

Exhibition times and transport options

• Mon/Thu 9.30 –19.30;
• Fri/Sat 9.30 – 23.30;
• Sun 9.30 – 20.30

Please note that visitors are admitted up until one hour before closing time.

If you’re heading there by metro get off the Colosseo stop. If you’re catching a bus jump on to any one passing by Piazza Venezia. Head for the massive white building and watch out for the posters advertising the exhibition — they are huge and hard to miss.

Enjoy!

Venue } Vittoriano Museum Complex

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