Guide training in Mantua: preview the Sonnabend Collection
Two exclusive training sessions for tour guides, teachers, and cultural professionals in Mantua, dedicated to discovering the Sonnabend Collection Mantua, the new major contemporary art collection housed in the Palazzo della Ragione.
A unique opportunity to preview the exhibition project, engage in conversation with curator Mario Codognato, and acquire useful tools for leading guided tours of the exhibition, which marks a new milestone for contemporary art in the city.
Why participate in the Sonnabend Collection Mantua guide training?
The guide training program promoted by Marsilio Arte offers a free, professional program to:
explore the content and works of the Sonnabend Collection Mantua;
receive practical tools for managing visits with groups and schools;
converse with curator Mario Codognato about the themes and language of the exhibition;
get a sneak preview of the new museum at the Palazzo della Ragione in Mantua.
Training Program for Guides and Teachers
1️⃣ Online Presentation of the Sonnabend Collection Mantua
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Zoom Platform
Free meeting for guides, group leaders, and teachers.
Curator Mario Codognato will introduce the Sonnabend Collection Mantua project, illustrating the key works and the vision of renowned gallerist Ileana Sonnabend, a key figure in the intersection of American and European art.
📌 Reservations required → Register here
2️⃣ Training Guided Tour of Mantua
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
📍 Palazzo della Ragione, Mantua
An in-person event dedicated to tour guides, teachers, and cultural professionals to explore the themes, languages, and connections of the collection with Mario Codognato.
An immersive experience to best prepare for leading tours of the new museum.
📌 Reservations required → Register here
The Sonnabend Collection Mantua opens to the public
The Sonnabend Collection Mantua exhibition will officially open on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the renovated Palazzo della Ragione.
The collection, one of the most important of the 20th century, brings together works that have transformed the contemporary art landscape, reflecting the dialogue between America and Europe promoted by Ileana Sonnabend.
Sign up for the Mantua guide training course
Participation in the meetings is free, but reservations are required, subject to availability.
👉 Register here for the online presentation
👉 Register here for the Mantua training course
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the Mantua guide training course and get a sneak preview of the Sonnabend Collection Mantua, a project that recounts the history and vision of one of the most influential gallerists of the 20th century.
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