InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Albert Watson
We are proud to announce our partnership with the highly anticipated photographic exhibition “Albert Watson: A Rome Codex”, which will be held at Palazzo delle Esposizioni from 29 May to 3 August 2025. As one of the official partners, InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace is honoured to contribute to this extraordinary cultural project that celebrates Rome through the lens of one of the most iconic photographers of our time.
Albert Watson’s Roman journey began with us
Over the course of nearly a year, Albert Watson chose InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace as his home while preparing this monumental exhibition. During his extended stay, we had the rare privilege of witnessing his artistic process up close and of hosting several of his photographic sessions within the elegant spaces of our hotel.
We are proud to be among the partners of this extraordinary photographic project, which we feel perfectly aligns with the identity of our hotel and with the values of the InterContinental brand. Hosting Mr. Albert Watson throughout his stays in Rome, during the months of preparation for this magnificent exhibition dedicated to the Eternal City, allowed us not only to experience his immense art up close, but also to appreciate the unique human quality that defines him.
Simone Farci, General Manager
A Rome Codex — Palazzo Esposizioni, 29 May to 3 August 2025
Promoted by the Cultural Affairs Department of Rome and Azienda Speciale Palaexpo, and curated by Clara Tosi Pamphili, the exhibition A Rome Codex is the largest photographic show ever produced in Italy dedicated to Albert Watson. With over 200 black-and-white and colour images, many in large format, the exhibition provides a profound and unexpected look at the soul of Rome — far beyond its clichés.
An instinctive visual narrative weaves together intimate portraits, grand architectural scenes, anonymous faces and famous icons, inviting viewers to decode the Eternal City in a personal and contemporary way. Watson’s work captures Rome’s contrasts with emotional depth and striking elegance.
A continuation of the exhibition at InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace + Promo
In celebration of this important cultural partnership, four selected works by Albert Watson will also be exhibited within the hotel, offering our guests and visitors a unique extension of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni experience.
This in-hotel display is conceived as a natural continuation of the exhibition — an invitation to live the timeless beauty of Rome not only through Watson’s lens but also through the spaces of InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace.
PROMO
All guests of InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace can enjoy an exclusive promotion for the photography exhibition Albert Watson. Roma Codex. For more information, please contact our Concierge team located in the hotel’s main hall.