From June 19 to July 28, 2025, Palazzo Boncompagni in Bologna will host Jungle at the Palace, an exhibition by artist Marta Roberti.
Her works, inhabited by hybrid creatures, mythological deities, and fantastical animals, engage in a dialogue with the Renaissance architecture and decorations of the palace, once the residence of Pope Gregory XIII. The project also draws inspiration from the figure of scientist Ulisse Aldrovandi, enriching the interplay between history, nature, and imagination.
The exhibition marks the first summer opening of the palace and showcases the new Boncompagnina spaces, dedicated to contemporary figurative art.
Born in Brescia in 1977, Marta Roberti explores themes of metamorphosis and fluid identity in her work, using drawing and her own body as a model. She has exhibited internationally and was awarded the Cantica21 grant.
Map
Jungle in the Palace
Palazzo Boncompagni - Via del Monte 8
40126 Bologna
Site/minisite/other: https://palazzoboncompagni.it/mostra/giungla-a-palazzo/
Entrance
| Full ticket | 12€ |
| Reduced ticket | 9€ |
| Children up to 10 years old / Disabled persons | Free |
Full ticket 12€ | Reduced ticket 9€ | Free for children up to 10 years old / disabled persons
The exhibition can be visited only on a guided tour and requires registration: https://palazzoboncompagni.it/mostra/giungla-a-palazzo/
Interests
- Art & Culture
Timetables
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: guided tours at 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00
Sunday mornings: garden visits at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00
*Exception: Thursday 19 June, visits will be held in the morning (10:00, 11:00 and 12:00) instead of the afternoon.
