Rome opens the doors of Palazzo Merulana to contemporary art with Echoes of Time, the solo exhibition of Zhang Xiaotao, on view until September 28 and accessible throughout the weekend of September 17–19, 2025.
An artist between memory and vision
Zhang Xiaotao is an artist who weaves together poetic sensitivity and bold experimentation. His works combine fragments of memory, symbolic imagery, and a distinctive blend of traditional techniques and digital elements. Each piece moves between reality and dream, suggesting reflections on the passing of time, the traces we inherit, and the ones we leave behind.
Why “Echoes of Time”
The title suggests a dialogue with memory — echoes that resurface, voices that return in transformed shapes. Every canvas and installation feels like a resonance of past experiences that are reimagined in the present. Time is no longer linear here; it becomes circular, layered, and intertwined, inviting visitors to experience it in unexpected ways.
The experience of the exhibition
Walking through the halls of Palazzo Merulana during Echoes of Time is more than an aesthetic experience — it’s an encounter with visions that disturb, fascinate, and provoke thought. The exhibition design leads the visitor through a fluid path where art reshapes the space itself, turning it into a dimension suspended between reflection and emotion.
Why visit between September 17 and 19
Mid-September offers the perfect moment to enjoy the exhibition in a more intimate atmosphere, far from the buzz of its opening and before the final days draw larger crowds. It’s the ideal occasion to pair cultural exploration with a stroll through one of Rome’s most vibrant districts, where cafés, restaurants, and hidden corners enrich the experience.
An open invitation
Echoes of Time is not simply an exhibition — it’s a journey that challenges visitors to look inward while re-imagining the world around them. Palazzo Merulana once again proves itself as a home for art that speaks to the present while resonating with deeper human emotions. A must-see for anyone ready to experience art as both discovery and transformation.