Yona Friedman at MAXXI Museum in Rome
Mobile Architecture, People’s Architecture
“Yona Friedman. Mobile Architecture,People’s Architecture” exhibition is currently housed inside the MAXXI Museum in Rome until October 29th 2017. Other than having the chance to access to the permanent collection of contemporary artwork, visitors will have the chance to admire the works, unpublished material and original.

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About the Exhibit
The exhibition revolves around Yona Friedman’s famous Architecture Mobile (Mobile Architecture) theory, which was developed in 1950. Starting in 1958 with his “Manifesto de l’Architecture”, the Hungarian-born French architect formulated and championed the idea that the inhabitant should be the sole conceptor of his own living premises within a spaceframe structure that would allow individual variations. By use of sketches, models and animations, the exhibition shows how this theory was developed.
At the same time, by use of large prototypes, it explores the theme of improvisation, theorised by Friedman ever since the 70s as a “possibility” in the world of architecture.
How to Reach
MAXII Museum
How to Visit
Until October 29th:
From Tuesday to Friday: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm
Saturday: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm
Sunday: 11.00 am -7.00 pm
Closed: Monday, December 25th and May 1st
Tickets: Full price 12€ – Reduced 8€ (up to 30 years old) – Free under 14
Booking not necessary
Note: The ticket office closes 1 hour before closing time