Galerie XII is thrilled to present Palazzo Dreams, a solo exhibition from acclaimed Italian artist Patrizia Mussa.

Known for her distinctive technique of enhancing photographs with hand-applied pastel, Mussa explores the theatrical essence of Italian architecture. Yet, what Mussa offers is far more than descriptive photographs of Italy’s opulent theatrical heritage: she reinterprets theaters as organic architectural forms, gradually consumed and transformed by time. The theater then becomes a temple, a shining and golden cave in which silence, light, color, and emblems of the past promise stories yet to be told.

Please join us for a day of special events in celebration of the exhibition’s opening on Saturday, July 12:

12:00pm — Italian artist Patrizia Mussa participates in a moderated Q&A, providing exclusive insight into her current solo exhibition, Palazzo Dreams.
2:00pm — Curator and art advisor Hannah Sloan leads a walk-through of Palazzo Dreams, offering educational insights into Mussa’s practice, as well as the works on view.
5:00pm — Galerie XII is pleased to present a live cello performance in honor of the Italian theatrical heritage portrayed and celebrated in Palazzo Dreams. Bites and refreshments will be served.

Patrizia Mussa, Teatro di Corte della Reggia, Caserta
Archival pigment print with hand-applied pastel
39.5 x 27.5 inches
Edition of 7

Patrizia Mussa, Palazzo Madama
Archival pigment print with hand-applied pastel
28 x 36 inches
Edition of 7

The exhibition remains on view through August 30, 2025.

For inquiries, please contact Anatalia Bianchi | anatalia@galeriexii.com