A specialist gallery dedicated to Central European prints and drawings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with a focus on Austrian, German, and Czechoslovakian artists rarely seen in Italy.
At a glance
Galleria dell’Incisione is Brescia’s leading venue for modernist graphics. Since its opening, it has championed figures including Otto Dix, George Grosz, Karl Hubbuch, Max Klinger, and Oskar Schlichter—artists whose work was little known in Italy at the time. The gallery has since expanded its scope to include contemporary international photography.
History
The gallery opened in 1972, establishing itself immediately as a champion of Central European graphic art. By introducing works by major modernist printmakers and painters, it filled a significant gap in Italian art appreciation. In recent decades, it has broadened its programming to encompass contemporary photography, hosting exhibitions of work by photographers including Martine Franck, Berengo Gardin, Ferdinando Scianna, Paolo Sellerio, Elliott Erwitt, and Steve McCurry.
What you see
The gallery is situated in central Brescia. Its intimate scale suits the focused study of prints and photographs, media that demand close attention and proper lighting for full appreciation.
Cultural significance
The Galleria dell’Incisione occupies a unique place in Italian cultural life as a specialist venue devoted to twentieth-century Northern European graphics. By exhibiting Dix, Grosz, and their contemporaries during decades when Expressionism and New Objectivity remained marginalized in Italian discourse, the gallery has helped shape critical understanding of modernism across the continent.
Key facts
- Address: Via Bezzecca, 4, 25128 Brescia
- Phone: 030 304690
- Website: www.incisione.com
- Coordinates: 45.5482836, 10.2205114
Practical information
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 17:00–20:00. Closed Mondays. Check the official website for any seasonal variations or special closures.
Getting there
The gallery is located on Via Bezzecca in central Brescia. For detailed directions and parking information, contact the gallery directly or visit the website.
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