ROME.- Just a few months after opening, “Alphonse Mucha. A triumph of beauty and seduction” has firmly established itself as one of Rome’s standout cultural events of the season. On view at Palazzo Bonaparte since October 8, 2025, the exhibition has already welcomed more than 90,000 visitors, an impressive achievement in a city experiencing one of its most densely packed exhibition calendars in recent years.
The numbers tell a story of wide and enthusiastic appeal. Nearly four in ten visitors come from abroad, with strong attendance from France, the United States, Spain, Germany, and Japan, confirming Mucha’s enduring international reputation as one of the defining figures of Art Nouveau. At the same time, Italian audiences have responded in force, with more than 55,000 domestic visitors, including Roman residents, travelers from across the country, and repeat museumgoers drawn by the exhibition’s scholarly depth and visual splendor.
One of the most striking aspects of the exhibition’s success is its resonance with younger audiences. More than 10,000 students have already visited through guided educational programs, workshops, and tailored learning activities. Schools, universities, and cultural associations have embraced the show as a key destination, while organized groups—from academic institutions to tour operators—have made it a central stop on their itineraries through Rome.
Public engagement has extended well beyond standard visiting hours. Guided tours, both public and private, have been booked at record levels, and evening openings and special events have repeatedly sold out. These moments have underscored the exhibition’s ability to speak across generations and backgrounds, revealing how Mucha’s refined visual language—often associated with fin-de-siècle Paris—still feels strikingly relevant today.
Critics have echoed the public’s enthusiasm. Reviews in national newspapers, international publications, and specialist art journals have praised the exhibition’s breadth, curatorial clarity, and ambition. Rather than limiting itself to Mucha’s most recognizable images, the exhibition delves into the spiritual, symbolic, and political dimensions of his work, offering visitors a fuller understanding of an artist whose legacy extends far beyond decorative elegance.
“We are deeply proud of the extraordinary response to this exhibition,” said Iole Siena, President of Arthemisia. “It confirms that audiences—both in Italy and internationally—continue to seek art as a source of wonder, elegance, and inspiration. Mucha’s work, with its timeless refinement and innovative spirit, still speaks powerfully to the present. This success reinforces our mission to make art accessible, emotionally engaging, and capable of creating authentic connections.”
In a city overflowing with cultural offerings, “Alphonse Mucha. A triumph of beauty and seduction” has managed to stand out by attracting a broad, diverse, and intergenerational public. Its success also reinforces Palazzo Bonaparte’s role as a major exhibition venue in the heart of Rome.
Looking ahead, the Palazzo is already preparing for an ambitious 2026. In spring, coinciding with the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan, it will host the most comprehensive exhibition ever dedicated in Italy to Hokusai, the legendary Japanese painter and printmaker. In autumn, the focus will shift to Wassily Kandinsky, with a major exhibition devoted to the pioneer of abstraction—further cementing Palazzo Bonaparte’s place at the center of Rome’s cultural life.
