Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is known for revolutionizing art history with his use of dramatic lighting and uniquely realistic depictions of human figures, which would ultimately define the Baroque style and significantly influence generations of artists.
Today, there are roughly 70 Caravaggio works generally accepted as authentic worldwide, and 25 of them will be on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts!
When is the Caravaggio exhibit at the DIA opening?
The new Caravaggio exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts will go on display on March 21st, 2027, and will remain on display until June 18th.
That being said, while there will be a bit of a crowd when the exhibit first opens, you’re not going to want to put off and suddenly realize you’ve missed out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
How much will it cost to visit the Caravaggio exhibit?
The DIA is free to visit for all residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Reservations can be made online in advance to ensure your trip to the museum goes as smoothly as possible.
General admission tickets for non-members of the DIA will be $23.50 per adult and $8 for kids between the ages of 6 and 17.
What is the Caravaggio exhibit going to feature?
The historic Caravaggio exhibit is going to feature approximately 25 paintings, making it one of the largest displays of his works in North America for several decades.
The exhibit is going to be entirely “Caravaggio’s Models”, which will feature a series of the faces of friends, lovers, fellow artists, and even self-portraits.