MAXXI
12 expert reviews
“South African William Kentridge and arte povera movement founder Michelangelo Pistoletto share gallery space in the soaring, vibrantly elastic Zaha Hadid-designed building.”
– Travel + Leisure
"This stunning, sinuous architectural masterpiece in the northern Flaminio suburb... is worth a visit for the building alone."
"More than the exhibitions, the real highlight of Rome’s flagship contemporary art gallery is Zaha Hadid’s stunning building, universally hailed as a triumph of modern architecture." Full review
"Works to transform this former army barracks into the Museo delle arti del XXI secolo (MAXXI) have been stop-go since building began in 2001." Full review
"The city of Michelangelo has gone modern with the opening of this stunning building constructed on the site of former army barracks." Full review
"This Zaha Hadid-designed museum devoted to 21st-century architecture and art work is a sign of a new and forward-looking Rome." Full review
"Maxxi, Rome’s first major contemporary art museum, cost €150 million and took renowned architect Zaha Hadid 10 years to complete." Full review
1 Star
"Inaugurated on 30 May 2010, the National Museum of the 21st Century Arts was designed by one of the stars of international architecture, the British Iraqi Zaha Hadid." Full review
"The museum’s programming also features movie screenings, music, and performances." Full review
"MAXXI stages very good exhibitions and retrospectives, especially on architectural themes. " Full review
2 Stars
"The rooms housing the temporary exhibitions (plastic arts, architecture and photography) are original, with rounded walls and huge spaces." Full review