Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in Islington is the only art gallery dedicated to modern Italian art in the United Kingdom.

What to see at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

The core of the museum’s collection consists of works by Italian futurist Mario Sironi that were purchased by the American writer Eric Estorick while on his honeymoon in 1947. The museum also features artworks by Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà, Merardo Rosso, Luigi Russolo, Gino Severini and Ardengo Soffici.

Temporary exhibitions at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

In addition to its permanent collection, the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions. Current and planned exhibitions include:

Breaking Lines
This exhibition (until 11 May 2025) explores experimental poetry through Futurism and Dom Sylvester Houédard’s influence in post-war Britain. The first section examines Italian Futurism, highlighting its focus on visual and sonic language, with rare works like Fortunato Depero’s Depero futurista. The second section features Houédard, a Benedictine monk and concrete poetry pioneer, whose innovative works bridged literature and visual art. His collaborations and writings influenced global experimental poetry and British post-war creativity.

Visiting the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

The art gallery is located in an elegant Georgian house on Canonbury Square in Islington. It is a five-minute walk from Essex Road railway station and Highbury & Islington tube and railway station.

Visitors get free entry with a valid London Pass and half-price entry with the National Art Pass.