From March 5, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the Galleria Modernissimo in Bologna hosts the exhibition Viva Varda! il Cinema è donna (Cinema is woman).
Curated by Florence Tissot and produced by the Cineteca di Bologna with La Cinémathèque française, the showcase celebrates the first female director to receive an Honorary Oscar.
The journey explores her legacy across cinema, art, and political activism, linking ideally with the simultaneous exhibition at Villa Medici in Rome.
Through films, photos, and installations, the project highlights a multifaceted body of work marked by feminist commitment and encounters with icons like Mastroianni and Godard.
The sections delve into her visual style, cinematic writing, and her special bond with Italy, offering a comprehensive look at an artist who documented the social transformations of the 20th century.
