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Exhibitions at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art

Understanding the collection of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman replicas in Pisa

The Gipsoteca of Ancient Art houses a significant university collection of plaster casts that bring classical sculpture to life. This page provides information on the types of exhibitions and sculpture displays typically featured in the San Paolo all'Orto venue.

Gipsoteca of Ancient Art
3 exhibitions on now
Featured exhibitions at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art
Highlights and recommended shows in Pisa
Explore featured exhibitions at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Pisa.
Watercolor illustration of a rough contemporary ceramic sculpture beside a classical white plaster statue of a spear-bearing male figure in a vaulted university gallery.
From Dec 15, 2024

A memoria di forma Exhibition at Gipsoteca di Arte Antica in Pisa

Contemporary ceramic art dialogue featuring Caterina Sbrana and Gabriele Mallegni.

Discover hybrid ceramic and terracotta forms that reinterpret ancient sculptural techniques. This collaborative project at the Gipsoteca di Arte Antica investigates memory, transformation, and artistic regeneration through imaginative portraiture and architectural studies.

A memoria di forma
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery displaying Etruscan funerary artifacts, including a sarcophagus, pottery urns, and architectural fragments, behind glass cases with informational panels.
From Sep 19, 2025

Eternal Dwellings: The Etruscan Tumuli of the Colombaie in Volterra

Archaeological exhibition featuring research on Etruscan burial mounds.

Discover archaeological findings and restored artifacts from the Colombaie site. The display synthesizes scientific analyses and digital documentation to illuminate ancient Etruscan funerary life.

Eternal Dwellings
Watercolor illustration of a museum vitrine displaying ancient Omani artifacts including stone vessels, pottery jars, and small clay seals from the Al Tikha excavation.
From May 13, 2025

The Seals of Al Tikha Archaeological Exhibition in Pisa

Ancient artifacts from the Umm an Nar and Iron Age.

Discover archaeological research conducted in Oman, featuring artifacts from the Al Tikha settlement. The display highlights production facilities, ritual practices, and historical landscape changes.

Al Tikha Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a classical gallery interior with white marble statues and columns, accented by vivid purple geometric shapes and flowing lines for the exhibition 'Sacred: Rethinking Ancient Art.'
Sep 26, 2019 – Oct 24, 2019

Sacred: Rethinking Ancient Art Exhibition at Gipsoteca Pisa

A modern artistic dialogue with historical sculpture.

Discover how contemporary graphic works by Andrea De Ranieri offer new perspectives on iconic classical statues. The exhibition invites reflection on timeless values through a curated series of modern responses to ancient art.

Sacred Exhibition
Watercolor illustration in purple tones of a gallery installation featuring a large stone ramp model, scattered sculptural blocks, and a projection screen on the back wall.
Until Apr 20, 2022

An Archaeology of Disability at the Gipsoteca of Ancient Art

A collaborative research project on history, architecture, and inclusion.

Discover how the project reimagines the history of the Athenian Acropolis through the lens of disability. Featuring tactile elements and new scholarly interpretations, the display brings ancient Athenian monuments to life with a focus on inclusive accessibility.

An Archaeology of Disability
Watercolor illustration of terracotta hybrid sculptures featuring horned, winged, and centaur figures on display in a gallery with classical plaster casts.
May 3, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022

Terra: Monica Mariniello Sculptures at Gipsoteca di Arte Antica

A contemporary sculptural dialogue on ecology and human-animal relationships.

Explore Monica Mariniello's terracotta series including Viaggiatori and Teatrum Mundi. These works examine the fragility of existence and our environmental impact through expressive clay forms displayed alongside classical casts.

Terra Exhibition
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Pisa.
Watercolor illustration of a rough contemporary ceramic sculpture beside a classical white plaster statue of a spear-bearing male figure in a vaulted university gallery.
From Dec 15, 2024

A memoria di forma Exhibition at Gipsoteca di Arte Antica in Pisa

Contemporary ceramic art dialogue featuring Caterina Sbrana and Gabriele Mallegni.

Discover hybrid ceramic and terracotta forms that reinterpret ancient sculptural techniques. This collaborative project at the Gipsoteca di Arte Antica investigates memory, transformation, and artistic regeneration through imaginative portraiture and architectural studies.

A memoria di forma
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery displaying Etruscan funerary artifacts, including a sarcophagus, pottery urns, and architectural fragments, behind glass cases with informational panels.
From Sep 19, 2025

Eternal Dwellings: The Etruscan Tumuli of the Colombaie in Volterra

Archaeological exhibition featuring research on Etruscan burial mounds.

Discover archaeological findings and restored artifacts from the Colombaie site. The display synthesizes scientific analyses and digital documentation to illuminate ancient Etruscan funerary life.

Eternal Dwellings
Watercolor illustration of a museum vitrine displaying ancient Omani artifacts including stone vessels, pottery jars, and small clay seals from the Al Tikha excavation.
From May 13, 2025

The Seals of Al Tikha Archaeological Exhibition in Pisa

Ancient artifacts from the Umm an Nar and Iron Age.

Discover archaeological research conducted in Oman, featuring artifacts from the Al Tikha settlement. The display highlights production facilities, ritual practices, and historical landscape changes.

Al Tikha Exhibition
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Gipsoteca of Ancient Art
Review past exhibitions from Gipsoteca of Ancient Art to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Pisa.
Watercolor illustration of terracotta hybrid sculptures featuring horned, winged, and centaur figures on display in a gallery with classical plaster casts.
May 3, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022

Terra: Monica Mariniello Sculptures at Gipsoteca di Arte Antica

A contemporary sculptural dialogue on ecology and human-animal relationships.

Explore Monica Mariniello's terracotta series including Viaggiatori and Teatrum Mundi. These works examine the fragility of existence and our environmental impact through expressive clay forms displayed alongside classical casts.

Terra Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a classical gallery interior with white marble statues and columns, accented by vivid purple geometric shapes and flowing lines for the exhibition 'Sacred: Rethinking Ancient Art.'
Sep 26, 2019 – Oct 24, 2019

Sacred: Rethinking Ancient Art Exhibition at Gipsoteca Pisa

A modern artistic dialogue with historical sculpture.

Discover how contemporary graphic works by Andrea De Ranieri offer new perspectives on iconic classical statues. The exhibition invites reflection on timeless values through a curated series of modern responses to ancient art.

Sacred Exhibition
Watercolor illustration in purple tones of a gallery installation featuring a large stone ramp model, scattered sculptural blocks, and a projection screen on the back wall.
Until Apr 20, 2022

An Archaeology of Disability at the Gipsoteca of Ancient Art

A collaborative research project on history, architecture, and inclusion.

Discover how the project reimagines the history of the Athenian Acropolis through the lens of disability. Featuring tactile elements and new scholarly interpretations, the display brings ancient Athenian monuments to life with a focus on inclusive accessibility.

An Archaeology of Disability
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