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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Cerreto Laziale: 20th-Century Collections in the Noble Palace
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in the village of Cerreto Laziale is housed in Palazzo Rezzonico-Vannicelli, a 17th-century noble building in the historic centre. The museum was established in 2003 at the initiative of the municipality, and houses a permanent collection of Italian paintings and sculptures from the second half of the 20th century to the present day. The exhibition rooms are within the historic spaces of the palace, with frescoed ceilings and original floors.
The Collections
The visitor route includes works by artists from the second half of the 20th century: paintings by Renato Guttuso, Corrado Cagli and Renzo Vespignani, sculptures by Pericle Fazzini and Venanzo Crocetti. A section is dedicated to contemporary art, with works by Roman and Lazio artists active since the 1980s. The works come partly from private donations, partly from municipal acquisitions. It is not a systematic collection, but contains quality works showcasing different artistic languages.
Practical Information
The palace is located in Via Roma, at the highest point of the village. It is accessible on foot from the municipal car park. In addition to the exhibition rooms, the museum organises temporary exhibitions and meetings with contemporary artists. Visitors will do well to combine the museum with a tour of the medieval village and excursions on the Monti Ruffi.
