Palazzo Fava, Bologna

The present structure was built during the Renaissance, with important restorations by Filippo Fava, who received a major dowry on his marriage to Ginevra Orsi.

After restoration the building opened on 28 January 2011 with the inaugural exhibition Palazzo Fava.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni, displaying works from the Fondazione Carisbo's collections across several floors.

It formed part of the wider Bologna si rivela event and was curated by the art critic Philippe Daverio.

Musei nella Città trail, created by Fabio Roversi Monaco, then president of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna.