Design Function Art
The artisan vision: contemporary design in dialogue with the Etruscans at the MAAM in Grosseto
About Design Function Art
An exhibition weaving contemporary design and Etruscan civilization
Design Function Art is one of the most original cultural projects in the Maremma region: an exhibition that brings high-end contemporary design into the halls of the Archaeological and Art Museum of Maremma (MAAM), in the heart of Grosseto, engaging in a dialogue with artifacts of the Etruscan civilization. Conceived and curated by local designer Alessandro Corina, the project is promoted by the Municipality of Grosseto with the co-organization of the Fondazione Grosseto Cultura.
The third edition: "The Artisan Vision"
The 2026 edition, titled The Artisan Vision, is dedicated to the essence of craftsmanship: that often invisible path that transforms a dream into a tangible reality, moving from idea to function and finally becoming art. It is the largest and most structured edition to date, and for the first time, it spans four months, from June 3 to September 30, throughout the entire Maremma summer.
The exhibition path
The exhibition is divided into two main rooms. In the first, the Etruscan ceramics preserved at the MAAM are contrasted with contemporary design signed by international names such as Elena Salmistraro, Pepa Reverter, Matteo Cibic, and Jaime Hayon, in collaboration with Bosa Ceramiche. The second room features a stop-motion video by director Virgilio Villoresi, with sets created entirely by hand and inspired by the Etruscan world and traditional craftsmanship.
Beyond the exhibition: conferences, workshops, and camps
The exhibition is surrounded by a rich program of side activities: conferences with key figures from the worlds of art, archaeology, and local and national business, as well as workshops and educational camps designed for children and teenagers to discover the value of manual expertise from antiquity to contemporary design.
Grosseto and the Maremma
The heart of the Tuscan Maremma, Grosseto houses the Archaeological and Art Museum of Maremma in its historic center, enclosed by the Medici walls, on Piazza Baccarini. With this exhibition, the city in the Province of Grosseto confirms itself as a place where Etruscan heritage is not just a memory, but living matter that continues to inspire the creativity of the present.
Design Function Art — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Design Function Art is the largest and most structured ever: four months of exhibitions, meetings, and activities at the Archaeological and Art Museum of Maremma in Grosseto, on the theme of the artisan vision.
The path winds through two rooms: in the first, the dialogue between Etruscan ceramics and contemporary design; in the second, the stop-motion video by Virgilio Villoresi with handmade sets. Inauguration on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM at the Teatro degli Industri with a round table, followed by the ribbon-cutting at the museum.
Programme Design Function Art 2026
Inauguration - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 6:00 PM - Round table at the Teatro degli Industri (via Mazzini 103), with contributions from institutions and partners
- Following - Ribbon-cutting and exhibition vernissage at the MAAM, with a toast in Piazza Baccarini
Exhibition path (June 3 - September 30)
- Room 1 - Comparison between the museum's Etruscan ceramics and contemporary design by Elena Salmistraro, Pepa Reverter, Matteo Cibic, and Jaime Hayon, in collaboration with Bosa Ceramiche; among the works, two ceramic cups signed by curator Alessandro Corina for Bosa Ceramiche
- Room 2 - Stop-motion video by director Virgilio Villoresi, with handmade sets inspired by the Etruscan world and traditional craftsmanship
Side program
- Conferences with key figures from the worlds of art, archaeology, and local and national business
- Workshops and educational camps for children and teenagers dedicated to the value of manual work, from antiquity to contemporary design
Highlights Design Function Art 2026
Prices Design Function Art 2026
Practical information — Design Function Art
Location
Archaeological and Art Museum of Maremma (MAAM), Piazza Baccarini 3, 58100 Grosseto.
Opening Hours
From June 3 to September 15: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM. From September 16 to 30: Tuesday to Friday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Tickets
Full price 5.00 euros; family ticket 12.00 euros; reduced from 2.50 to 1.00 euro; free admission for children under 6 and eligible categories.
How to reach us
By train: Grosseto station, a few minutes' walk from the historic center. By car: Exit Grosseto from the Aurelia state road (SS1). The museum is located inside the Medici walls, in the city center.
Contacts
Phone +39 0564 488752 - email [email protected] - website maam.comune.grosseto.it
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Where does it take place — Design Function Art
Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma (MAAM)
Piazza Baccarini 3, 58100 Grosseto