The Facts
On August 28, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced 'Capricci romani', an exhibition of previously unseen works on paper and cardboard by Adrian Ghenie at Palazzo Poli in Rome, running from September 25 to November 15, 2026. Conceived by Alessandra Borghese and curated by Fabio De Chirico and Pier Paolo Pancotto, the show is sponsored by the Ghenie Chapels Foundation – Patronage for the Arts and the Istituto Centrale per la Grafica. The works, made for the project, explore Ghenie's relationship with Rome, where he has a studio along the Via Appia, and engage the capriccio tradition and the legacy of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Ruins and invented architectures appear as a contemporary memento mori.
The Signal
The show signals a significant institutional focus on Ghenie's works on paper, offering collectors an entry point distinct from his large-scale paintings. It also positions him within a Roman tradition stretching from Piranesi to contemporary reinventions of ruins, underscoring his bond with the city where he lives and works. The collaboration between a private foundation and a state graphic institute reflects a wider trend of contemporary exhibitions in historic palazzo settings.
- Artists: Adrian Ghenie
- People: Adrian Ghenie, Alessandra Borghese, Fabio De Chirico, Pier Paolo Pancotto
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Museums: Istituto Centrale per la Grafica
- Locations: Rome
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