A contemporary gallery devoted to twentieth-century Italian art and emerging artists, with an exceptional focus on painter Carlo Mattioli.
At a glance
2000 & Novecento is a working gallery dedicated to both historical and contemporary art. The space balances scholarly attention to overlooked twentieth-century figures with an active search for innovative contemporary voices.
History
The gallery’s curatorial mission crystallized around an extensive engagement with Carlo Mattioli. After twenty-eight years of dedicated research, the gallery assembled the most complete collection of the painter’s work in Italy, establishing itself as a national reference for collectors, dealers, and auction houses seeking Mattioli’s paintings.
What you see
The gallery occupies a modest street-level space on Via Sessi in central Reggio Emilia, designed to function as a working exhibition venue for emerging and historical artists rather than as an architectural statement.
Cultural significance
2000 & Novecento exemplifies the role of independent galleries in recovering unjustly sidelined artists. Its comprehensive Mattioli holdings have made it a scholarly resource and a point of discovery for collectors nationwide seeking twentieth-century Italian painting beyond canonical figures.
Key facts
- Address: Via Sessi 1, 42100 Reggio Emilia
- Coordinates: 44.6994401, 10.6316994
- Phone: 0522 580143
- Website: https://www.duemilanovecento.it/
Practical information
The gallery is open daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 19:00. Contact the gallery in advance to confirm current exhibitions and access.
Getting there
The gallery is located in the city center of Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna. You can reach it by car or public transport; parking and detailed directions are best confirmed with the gallery directly.
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