Fortunato Depero personally curated the museum's layout, intending it to be a living archive rather than a static gallery.
The building features 'Depero-style' furniture and interior design elements that prioritize geometric shapes and vibrant, flat colors.
The collection includes the famous 1927 'Bolted Book' (Depero Futurista), a groundbreaking piece of graphic design held together by two large industrial bolts.
Depero spent his final years actively managing the museum's contents and display arrangements.
The interior design includes distinct, unconventional staircases and wall niches designed to interact with the displayed artworks.
Casa d'arte futurista Depero is the only museum in Italy founded by a Futurist artist, Fortunato Depero. Established in 1959, the museum is housed in a 17th-century building in the historic center of Rovereto that the artist himself renovated. The collection contains over 3,000 objects, including sketches, paintings, textiles, and toy prototypes. It serves as a permanent site for the study and exhibition of Depero's multidisciplinary work, reflecting his belief in the 'total work of art.' The architecture features original wall paintings and mosaic floors designed by the artist. It is managed as a satellite venue of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto (MART).
The central staircase area, which highlights the artist’s unique interior design and use of color.
Pair your visit with a trip to the main MART museum building nearby for a complete overview of the Futurist movement.
Look closely at the wall decorations, which were executed by Depero using his specific chromatic palette.
Check the temporary exhibition space on the top floor, which often features rotating displays of contemporary graphic design or Italian Futurism.
Do not overlook the small, intricate toy prototypes and fabric designs, as these are as significant to Depero's legacy as his paintings.
Closed on Mondays.
