Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
Must-SeeThe iconic striding bronze figure — motion captured in metal. The original is in Milan; copies are on the Italian 20-cent coin. The Museo del Novecento has an excellent Futurist collection.
MART, Rovereto
Must-SeeItaly's museum of modern and contemporary art — the finest Futurist collection anywhere. Boccioni, Balla, Severini, Depero. The Mario Botta building itself is a masterpiece. Often uncrowded.
Balla's Abstract Speed + Sound, Guggenheim Venice
Hidden GemThe Peggy Guggenheim Collection holds key Futurist works alongside its modernist collection. The palazzo on the Grand Canal is intimate and beautiful.
Casa d'Arte Futurista Depero, Rovereto
Hidden GemFortunato Depero's house-museum — the only museum founded by a Futurist. Applied art, advertising, textiles, and toys. Playful and fascinating. Combined ticket with MART.
Futurist Architecture: EUR District, Rome
Hidden GemMussolini's planned "universal exhibition" district — Rationalist/Futurist architecture including the Palazzo della Civilta (the "Square Colosseum"). Now houses Fendi HQ. Striking and eerie.
Where to start
The Museo del Novecento in Milan for the Boccioni sculpture. MART in Rovereto for the full Futurist experience. EUR district in Rome for the architecture.