Rome’s grand salon of galleries and foundations
Between Via Veneto, Via Crispi and the area extending toward Campo Marzio unfolds an itinerary that brings together international galleries, private foundations and spaces dedicated to contemporary research. In this part of the city, contemporary art is embedded within a historic urban fabric shaped by hotels, cultural institutions and diplomatic venues, creating a compact geography where the global market, artistic scouting and curatorial experimentation coexist.
he itinerary can be explored on foot, although the walk between Galleria Continua and Gagosian takes about 20 minutes and involves a significant change in elevation. The Piazza della Repubblica area is well connected by Metro Line A (Repubblica station) and several bus lines, while Termini Station is located only a few hundred meters away. The central and lower sections of the itinerary are served by numerous bus routes (53, 62, 63, 71, 80, 83, 117, 119 and 160) as well as Metro Line A through the Barberini and Spagna stations.
Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 3
Galleria Continua / Roma is located inside the St. Regis Rome, within the Sala Diocleziano overlooking the hotel garden. The space continues the gallery’s long-standing interest in unconventional exhibition settings, developing an international program that places contemporary artistic practices in dialogue with historical architecture.
Via Francesco Crispi, 16
The Roman branch of Gagosian brings to the city the program of the international gallery founded by Larry Gagosian, alternating exhibitions devoted to artists central to the global contemporary art system. The space develops exhibitions conceived in dialogue with the Roman context while maintaining an international perspective.
Via Francesco Crispi, 18
Opened in 2019 by Nicola Del Roscio, president of the Cy Twombly Foundation in New York, the foundation develops a program dedicated to internationally recognized artists. Its exhibitions position the space as an observatory of contemporary artistic production and its relationship with Rome’s cultural landscape.
Via di Capo le Case, 4
Founded in 1964 by Angelica Savinio under the name Il Segno, the gallery adopted the name Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea in 2014, marking a shift toward a stronger focus on emerging art. Today its activity centers on scouting and promoting artists from younger generations.
Via dei Prefetti, 17
Founded in Rome in 1997, Magazzino has operated within the international circuit for over twenty years, participating in fairs such as Art Basel, FIAC, Artissima and miart. The gallery promotes Italian artists abroad while introducing international figures to Italy, developing projects that connect contemporary and modern practices across generations and cultural contexts.
Via d’Ascanio, 20
Founded in 2010 by Guillaume Maitre and Paulo Pérez Mouriz, Spazio Nuovo develops a program dedicated to contemporary photography while maintaining attention to other artistic languages. The gallery combines curatorial research, institutional collaborations and relationships with collectors, working on the development and enhancement of contemporary collections and exhibition projects.
Via Fontanella Borghese, 56b
Founded in 1990 by Roberto Memmo, the foundation initially focused on exhibitions devoted to ancient and modern art in collaboration with international museums. Since 2012, it has shifted toward contemporary art, developing exhibitions and site-specific projects that connect international artists, institutions and the city of Rome.
Via Gregoriana, 40
Founded in Monaco in 2018 by Silvia Fiorucci and relocated to Rome in 2026, La Società delle Api is a non-profit organization dedicated to artistic research through exhibitions, residencies and curatorial projects. Its activity develops through interdisciplinary collaborations and programs focused on contemporary production.
Together, these spaces define an itinerary in which contemporary art enters into dialogue with some of the city’s most historically layered areas. Between Via Veneto, Campo Marzio and Piazza di Spagna coexist major international galleries, private foundations and independent initiatives that contribute to making this district one of the most articulated within Rome’s contemporary art system.
