Is there also contemporary art in this museum?
Contemporanea: kon-tem-po-RAH-neh-ah. Five syllables — stress on the fourth.
At historic museums that have added contemporary collections, or when looking for Italian contemporary art venues. Italy's contemporary art scene is often overlooked behind its classical heritage.
C'è anche means 'is there also'. Arte contemporanea is 'contemporary art'. In questo museo is 'in this museum'. A simple question that opens conversation about modern Italian art.
Quali sono i musei d'arte moderna di questa città?
What are the modern art museums in this city?
Asking for a separate venue recommendation.
C'è una sezione dedicata agli artisti italiani viventi?
Is there a section dedicated to living Italian artists?
Viventi — living. Asking about contemporary Italian representation.
Fate mostre temporanee d'arte contemporanea?
Do you host temporary contemporary art exhibitions?
Many classical museums now programme contemporary exhibitions.
Italy's MAXXI in Rome (designed by Zaha Hadid, opened 2010) is one of Europe's most important contemporary art museums. Italy also has important contemporary art venues in Venice (Punta della Dogana, Fondazione Vedova), Turin (Castello di Rivoli, Fondazione Sandretto), and Milan (Fondazione Prada, HangarBicocca).