Opened in December 2012, Mo.C.A. (Montecatini Contemporary Art) was born in one of Montecatini Terme’s iconic buildings: the Palazzo Comunale, an architectural masterpiece of the early 20th century.
A place of great historical and cultural value that is now transformed into an exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art.
Between art and memory: a restoration that tells
The project has restored environments of rare beauty that were once occupied by post offices until 2007. As evidence of that original function, Galileo Chini’s splendid historiated stained glass windows, dedicated to the theme of communication, decorate and enrich the exhibition rooms.
A collection with an international scope
The Mo.C.A. is the first Civic Gallery in Montecatini and houses works of great prestige. Prominent among them is Joan Miró’s monumental painting, Woman Wrapped in a Bird’s Flight, made between 1975 and 1978 and donated by the artist to the city in 1980 on the occasion of the “Homage to Miró” event.
Sculptures and signatures of great art
The collection also includes sculptures by the Swiss artist Claraz, featured in the famous Larousse encyclopedia, and works by prominent artists such as Orfeo Tamburi, Umberto Buscioni, Sergio Scatizzi, and Marco Lodola, making the museum a landmark for 20th-century and contemporary art.
A living center of culture and experimentation
Mo.C.A. is much more than a museum: it is an active laboratory for the promotion of contemporary visual languages, with temporary exhibitions and educational activities. A space designed to engage, excite and experience art in all its forms.
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