From May 30 to June 30, 2026, Blocco 13 in Rome hosts "Qb," the first Roman solo exhibition of Sardinian artist Ruggero Baragliu (born 1987). Curated by Antonello Cuccu and Chiara Manca, the show presents oils, papers, and bas-reliefs that explore the boundary between painting and sculpture through an essential, layered language. Works include small-format oils on panel such as "Colossus" (2026), the multi-year "Untitled with Checkers" (2019–2024), and the bas-relief "Garbata," which transforms brushstroke into volume. The exhibition is part of Blocco 13's "Guests" section, which has previously hosted artists like Pierluigi Fresia and Alessandro Finocchiaro.
This exhibition matters because it marks Baragliu's debut in Rome, bringing his distinctive practice of subtraction and distillation—guided by the principle of "how much is enough"—to a new audience. The show's emphasis on the tension between two-dimensionality and volume, and its dialogue with architectural and modernist references (Mies van der Rohe, Piet Mondrian), positions Baragliu within broader conversations about materiality and process in contemporary painting. It also highlights Blocco 13's role as a platform for emerging and mid-career artists in Rome's Garbatella district.