From October 2nd 2009 until January 24th 2010 the Borghese Gallery in Rome will host an exhibition celebrating the works of the artists Caravaggio (1573-1610) and Francis Bacon (1909-1992).
Ten of Caravaggio’s works and sixteen paintings by Francis Bacon, on loan from prestigious museums all over the world (both London’s Tate Gallery and New York’s Metropolitan are represented, as well as a painting from Rome’s own Santa Maria del Popolo church) are exhibited under the title Caravaggio e Bacon Capolavori in Mostra.
The reason for the exhibition seems somewhat arbitrary: The two artists are linked by the centenary of Bacon’s birth and the 4th centenary of Caravaggio’s death.
Galleria Borghese is the only Roman museum requiring advance booking. This can be done by phone (+39) 0632810 or via the internet (http://www.ticketeria.it).
Is there a catalog available?
Comment by Thomas Hoffman — October 27, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
The official website of the Borghese Gallery does not mention one.
Comment by vanhaminator — November 2, 2009 @ 8:17 am