Rome property owners could head to important art show

Art lovers who are considering buying a property in Italy, a new museum of contemporary art could make the capital city an ideal location.

In 2002, two buildings inside the Slaughterhouse complex, which has a total surface area of 105,000 square metres, were assigned to MACRO specifically to promote and disseminate an interest in and appreciation for contemporary art. The Macro Future has been constructed in 2003 with the intention of becoming a point of reference for contemporary Italian art and has begun to stand out for the richness and variety of its cultural and artistic events, mainly targeted at young audiences.

The original buildings, that portray the whole architectural complex, built by Gioacchino Ersoch between 1888 and 1891, bear witness to the transition from Classic to modern architecture and provide a noteworthy historical example of late 19th century industrial, monumental and rational architecture. The Macro future will showcase collections of art from famous Italian artists such as Gianni Asdrubali, Giovanni Albanese and Cristiano Pintaldi.

The entire complex will house a permanent collection of modern art from around the world, artist workshops, teaching space, exhibition rooms, a bookshop and the Art Cafè and restaurant. Macro is open to the public all year round for six days a week - allowing regular access for even the most enthusiastic of visitors.