Last night, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Marco Peronaci, inaugurated the exhibition “Depero. Graphics: Between Italy and the United States”, dedicated to the Italian Futurist Fortunato Depero, which will be hosted at the Embassy of Italy in Washington through January 30, 2026.
Conceived by Maurizio Scudiero, curator of the Depero Archive, the exhibition “aims to present, through Depero’s work, an image of Italy as an inexhaustible forge of art and culture, a creative laboratory where tradition and innovation have always come together,” commented Ambassador Peronaci. “Depero was also a bridge between Italy and the United States: this exhibition highlights the deep interweaving that has fueled mutual cross-pollination and cultural dialogue between our two countries in the last century and beyond,” he added.
Alongside Ambassador Peronaci, at his first public event following the presentation of his credentials to President Trump, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Darren Beattie also spoke, emphasizing the U.S. Administration’s interest in further strengthening cultural ties between Italy and the United States.
With nearly fifty works including drawings, collages, and paintings, the exhibition showcases Depero’s pioneering role in uniting art, design, and communication. It also underscores his extraordinary connection with the United States: during his stay in New York between 1928 and 1930, Depero created celebrated covers for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, collaborated with advertising agencies and designers, and brought Futurism to the American public.
The exhibition may be visited at the Embassy by registering for guided tours organized by the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington. “Depero. Graphics: Between Italy and the United States” is produced by StArt Management and supported by Campari, historic partner of Depero.
