Luigi Moretti Architetto - From Rationalism to Informalism

27, 28 and 29 May 2010: three days of events to celebrate the opening of MAXXI – the National Museum of XXI Century Arts designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The museum will open to the public onSunday 30 May, crowning the long-standing commitment by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage & Activities and the Ministry of Infrastructure.

MAXXI is the first Italian national museum in Italy devoted to the contemporary creativity.The museum is managed by the MAXXI Foundation, Pio Baldi President, and directed by Margherita Guccione (MAXXI Architettura) and Anna Mattirolo (MAXXI Arte).

The inaugural exhibitions are four: GINO DE DOMINICIS: l'Immortale, curated by Achille Bonito Oliva (30 May – 7 November 2010); LUIGI MORETTI ARCHITETTO. From Rationalism to Informalism, curated by Bruno Reichlin and Maristella Casciato (30 May – 7 November 2010);KUTLUG ATAMAN. Mesopotamian Dramaturgies, curated by Cristiana Perrella (30 May – 12 September 2010).

UIGI MORETTI ARCHITETTO. From Rationalism to Informalism. Moretti was one of the protagonists of 20th century architectural culture that represents one of the key points of MAXXI Architecture's mission. The exhibition features drawings, models and photographs of his works while also focusing on his relationship with art and his work as a director for the periodical Spazio. The exhibition has been organized jointly with the Architectural Academy and the Archive of the Modern of the Università della Svizzera Italiana and with the Central State Archive.

Luigi Moretti Architetto
From Rationalism to Informalism
Kuratoren: Bruno Reichlin, Maristella Casciato