Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari. Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari. Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari.

Patronage

Drawing inspiration from Rome's enduring beauty, Fondazione Bvlgari strives to make a meaningful difference in arts and culture by preserving national and international landmarks to protect their timeless value.

Fondazione Bvlgari feels it has a responsibility to protect these cultural treasures, ensuring their historical significance and beauty are passed on to future generations. Fondazione Bvlgari's unwavering commitment to cultural projects and artistic patronage has taken shape across numerous initiatives over the years, initially supported by Bvlgari and now continued by Fondazione Bvlgari.

Images of different statues from the Torlonia Collection. Images of different statues from the Torlonia Collection. Images of different statues from the Torlonia Collection.

Fondazione Torlonia

In 2017, Bvlgari launched a long-standing partnership with Fondazione Torlonia to help bring back to light the Torlonia Collection — the most important private collection of ancient Roman sculptures in the world.
As main supporter of the restoration, Bvlgari played a key role in supporting Fondazione Torlonia unveiling the original splendour of about 150 masterpieces from an exceptional artistic heritage of over 620 works assembled in 19th-century Rome by the Torlonia Family — a commitment now continued by Fondazione Bvlgari.

Statue from the Torlonia Collection on display at the Myth and Marble exhibition, Art Institute of Chicago. Statue from the Torlonia Collection on display at the Myth and Marble exhibition, Art Institute of Chicago. Statue from the Torlonia Collection on display at the Myth and Marble exhibition, Art Institute of Chicago.

Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection

The Torlonia Collection debuts in Chicago for its first North American tour.

All images © Fondazione Torlonia - Ph Agostino Osio

The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

Fondazione Bvlgari has launched a multi-year partnership with the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome, the world’s leading institution on Etruscan civilisation. The initiative brings renewed visibility to the museum’s treasures through relamping projects, cultural volunteering and a special exhibition that places the Bvlgari Heritage Collection in dialogue with the Castellani Jewels, celebrating the enduring influence of Etruscan artistry on Italian goldsmithing.

The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia. The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia. The National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia.

Iconic Restorations

Over the years, Bvlgari has contributed to the restoration of several cultural sites across Italy, including Rome’s archaeological site of Largo di Torre Argentina, the iconic Spanish Steps, the Ara Pacis (relamping) and the sculptures at the Vittoriano. Today, Fondazione Bvlgari is strengthening this commitment by offering wider and more lasting value to cultural projects of major significance.

Frescoes and relamping intervention funded by Fondazione Bvlgari inside San Luigi dei Francesi church. Frescoes and relamping intervention funded by Fondazione Bvlgari inside San Luigi dei Francesi church. Frescoes and relamping intervention funded by Fondazione Bvlgari inside San Luigi dei Francesi church.

A New Light for San Luigi dei Francesi

The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome shines with a new light thanks to the relamping funded by Fondazione Bvlgari. The project involved the renewal of the lighting system in the five chapels of the left nave, including the famous Contarelli Chapel, home to Caravaggio’s St Matthew triptych.
Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari. Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari. Detail of one of the sculptures from Rome's Vittoriano complex, restored with the support of Bvlgari.

The Vittoriano shines again

Committed to enhancing Rome’s invaluable heritage, Bvlgari financed the restoration of the sculptures at the Vittoriano, completed in 2024. This landmark project revitalised the monument that honours Italy's unification and the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II, symbolising a profound connection between past and present. A restoration of great significance for the Eternal City.