17/06/2026
Thanks to the initiative of a professor from the University of Arkansas in Rome, the Casino Boncompagni welcomed twenty American university students this morning, all spending part of their summer in Rome.
I am truly happy for them and for the incredible experience they had the opportunity to enjoy. They were able to discover a place that is normally closed to the public, learn about a fascinating chapter in the history of the city, admire works by Guercino and Caravaggio, and explore, step by step, the techniques of the great master painter.
The students were enthusiastic, engaged, and full of smiles throughout the visit and the workshop Their curiosity, energy, and appreciation made the experience even more rewarding for me and for everyone involved.