‘Niki Berlinguer: The Lady of Tapestries’ Exhibition Extended in Rome Until January 25, 2026
Rome, January 10, 2026 – The exhibition dedicated to Niki Berlinguer, titled «Niki Berlinguer. The Lady of Tapestries,» at the Casina delle Civette in Villa Torlonia, Rome, has been extended until January 25, 2026. This extension comes in response to the considerable public success the exhibition has garnered since its opening. For an additional two weeks, art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view a curated selection of works by the renowned weaver and artist, displayed within a museum setting that highlights her sophisticated artistic exploration.
Promotion and Curatorship
The exhibition is promoted by Roma Capitale, the Department of Culture and Coordination of Initiatives related to Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage. It is curated by Claudio Crescentini and organized by Il Cigno Arte, with museum services provided by Zètema Progetto Cultura. The exhibition catalog is published by «Il Cigno Arte.»
Textile Art: Tradition and Avant-Garde
Known as «the great Italian lady of tapestries,» Niki Berlinguer – born Corinna Adelaide Augusta Fidelia (1905-1994) and adopting her artistic name after marrying Mario Berlinguer in 1950 – collaborated with prominent figures of post-World War II artistic movements. Her collaborators included artists such as Umberto Mastroianni, Achille Perilli, Renato Guttuso, Piero Dorazio, Emilio Vedova, and Corrado Cagli. Through her textile art, she introduced new linguistic and chromatic dimensions, combining the ancient technique of petit point with contemporary influences and translating painting into intricate textile narratives.
Tapestries and a 1994 Video Interview
Among the tapestries on display are notable works inspired by masters, including «Orange Grove, from Renato Guttuso,» «Hammamet, from Paul Klee,» and «From the Five Mountains, based on Emilio Vedova.» The exhibition route is further enriched by the artist’s last video interview from January 1994, directed by Maura Cosenza and filmed by Gianni De Santis. This video is presented thanks to the collaboration with the International Antinoo Centre for Art – Marguerite Yourcenar Documentation Centre.
An Unmissable Opportunity
This exhibition offers an extraordinary chance to rediscover a body of work disseminated across more than forty years of solo and group exhibitions, spanning from 1952 until 1994, the year of the artist’s passing. The extension until January 25, 2026, underscores the public’s sustained interest and encourages a return to the Casina delle Civette to delve deeper into the oeuvre of a pivotal figure in Italian textile art.
Source: lacapitale.it
