The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in Islington is the only art gallery dedicated to modern Italian art in the United Kingdom.
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:
Pasquarosa: From Muse to Painter
The Pasquarosa exhibition (until 28 April 2024) showcases the work by Pasquarosa Marcelli (1896–1973). This Italian artist, known simply as Pasquarosa, was a prominent figure during the interwar years but is lesser known today. The exhibition features around 50 paintings and drawings, offering a look at her vibrant style and subject matter, often featuring flowers and bold colours. Pasquarosa had a solo exhibition in London during the 1920s, and this show marks a return of her work to the capital.
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.
Free entry to the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art with the London Pass
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