Explore the captivating dual nature of Italian master Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778). Celebrated across 18th-century Europe, Piranesi revolutionized printmaking with his iconic Vedute di Roma (Views of Rome), transforming ancient ruins into sublime spectacles for the traveling Grand Tourist. Yet, he also ventured into a darker, more interior world with his chilling series of architectural fantasies, the Carceri d'Invenzione (Imaginary Prisons)—a vision of colossal, impossible spaces that continues to inspire artists, architects, and writers today. This talk examines how his unparalleled skill as an etcher united historical documentation with radical imagination, leaving an indelible mark on art and architecture.

Join us for one of two sessions -

Saturday, April 11th 9:00-10:00AM or

Tuesday, April 14th 4:30-5:30PM