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To celebrate the Holy Year 2025, the Angelica Library has organised an exhibition of ancient volumes that trace significant stages in the history of the jubilee event, such as the opening of the holy door and the pilgrimage to the seven Roman churches.The cycle of exhibitions in the library's monumental hall continues, promoting awareness and appreciation of its rich bibliographic heritage.We kindly inform users that the bibliographic exhibition Giubileo in Angelica will be closed from 11 to 24 August 2025.

Curated by Anna Isopo Presentation by the art historian Martina Scavone Gregg Simpson's solo exhibition opens on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Gallery of the Angelica Library in Rome. The event is curated by Anna Isopo with presentation by the art historian Martina Scavone. “Modern Baroque” is the emblematic title chosen by the Canadian artist Gregg Simpson himself to define a specific chapter of his artistic production, notoriously characterized by dynamic and colorful paintings declined in a variety of styles, including abstract, floral, landscape, and surrealist. The raw organic energy invoked by the primal forces of nature is perceptible in the imaginative interweaving of shapes and colors, which, despite their complexity, find the key to interpenetration in an often bizarre yet extremely spontaneous, almost magical way, as if to recall the mysterious and fascinating laws of nature. And so, the French adjective baroque, which from the late 17th century acquired the generic meaning of “extravagant”, turns out to be perfect to define the peculiar dynamics that reign in Simpson's works, starting with the choice of titles. A prolific and critically recognized Canadian artist and musician, Gregg Simpson has exhibited his paintings, drawings, and works on paper […]