«FUTURA UMANITÀ» at Mattatoio, November 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027

From November 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Pavilion 9a at Mattatoio, at piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4 in Rome, hosts «FUTURA UMANITÀ. Il movimento delle lavoratrici e dei lavoratori», an exhibition curated by Stormi Studio and the Archivio storico Cgil di Roma e del Lazio «Manuela Mezzelani». Admission is free.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The exhibition reconstructs the history of the trade union and the workers' movement in Rome through documents ranging from 1868 to the 1980s. It covers the origins and tradition of May Day, the founding of the Confederazione generale del lavoro in 1906, work under fascism, the unified postwar CGIL, the 1950s, the protests against the Tambroni government and the «autunno caldo» of 1969 and what followed.

The archival materials include newspapers, pamphlets, statutes and contracts, along with historical posters and photographs. Film footage from the Archivio audiovisivo del Movimento operaio e democratico is also shown. The themes at the core of the exhibition are labor rights, the dignity of work, social justice and democracy, with historical memory set in relation to present-day labor issues.

The exhibition is organized by Azienda Speciale Palaexpo in collaboration with the Archivio storico Cgil «Manuela Mezzelani», INCA, the Archivio audiovisivo del Movimento operaio e democratico and IRESS Lazio. It is promoted by Rome's Culture Department (Assessorato alla Cultura di Roma Capitale), Azienda Speciale Palaexpo, Fondazione Mattatoio Città delle Arti and CGIL Roma e Lazio. During the exhibition, Pavilion 9a will host meetings, debates and presentations.

Where it takes place: Mattatoio

Mattatoio is at piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, in Testaccio. In the same complex, Pavilion 9b hosts the Adrian Tranquilli exhibition from November 11, 2026 to January 17, 2027, and on November 28, 2026 the program includes Trio Catch for Nuova Consonanza. For the history of the place, see the page on the Ex Mattatoio di Testaccio.

Practical information

• Dates: November 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027
• Venue: Pavilion 9a, Mattatoio, piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, 00153 Rome
• Admission: free
• Curators: Stormi Studio and the Archivio storico Cgil di Roma e del Lazio «Manuela Mezzelani»
• Getting there: Metro line B, Piramide stop; tram 3, Marmorata/Galvani stop; bus 719, Galvani/Zabaglia stop; buses 170 and 781, Largo Marzi stop

Frequently asked questions about FUTURA UMANITÀ

What kind of exhibition is it?

A historical, documentary exhibition on the trade union and the workers' movement in Rome, with documents from 1868 to the 1980s.

Is admission paid?

No, admission is free.

Which pavilion is it in?

Pavilion 9a at Mattatoio.

What materials are on display?

Newspapers, pamphlets, statutes, contracts, historical posters and photographs, plus archival film footage.

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