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Gibellina 2026: art as the foundation of community
There is a town in Sicily that has chosen to be reborn through art and that in 2026 will become the beating heart of contemporary Italian creativity. Gibellina, a symbol of reconstruction after the 1968 earthquake, is officially the first Italian Capital of Contemporary Art, with an ambitious project that bears an evocative title: Bring […]
Elegance in a click: why you can’t miss Horst P. Horst in Venice
You know those photographs that seem to be sculpted in light? Those black-and-white images where everything is perfect, from the position of the hands to the shadows on the floor? If you’ve never seen a photo by Horst P. Horst in person, now is your chance. From 21 February to 5 July 2026, Le Stanze […]

The archaeological trail of the Bishops’ Palace in Pistoia
If you love archaeology, museums and places where you can almost touch history, there is something new you cannot miss: the new archaeological trail at the Ancient Bishops’ Palace in Pistoia is finally open. After extensive restoration and refurbishment work, the palace’s underground chambers are once again accessible, ready to welcome you on an exciting […]
The Alchemists by Anselm Kiefer at the Royal Palace
What does alchemy have to do with art? And with women? You’ll find the answer to these questions in Milan. If I say “alchemist”, you probably think of an old man with a beard mixing potions in the darkness of a laboratory, but that’s not the case. Forget everything you know: at Palazzo Reale, from […]

Reina Sofía 2025: 404 new works for a more inclusive and contemporary collection
In 2025, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid took a decisive step towards a broader, more critical and pluralistic interpretation of modern and contemporary art history. With 404 new acquisitions by 130 artists, the museum’s collection has been enriched with visions, languages and identities that were previously marginalised or absent. The total value of the […]

Contemporary art: exhibitions to see in galleries in February 2026
February is the shortest month of the year, but gallery exhibitions are certainly not deterred by the calendar. If you’re in the mood for art that shakes you up, excites you and perhaps takes you out of your comfort zone, then these 5 openings are just the thing for you. The selection is not a […]

The charm of the unfinished in art
There are works that seem incomplete, suspended, as if the artist had put down their brush for just a moment. Works that, instead of closing in on a definitive form, remain open to doubt, thought and imagination. This is where the unfinished comes into play, one of the most fascinating and complex categories in art […]
Liberty. Modern Italian art in Brescia
There are exhibitions that do more than just describe a style, because they manage to convey an atmosphere, a way of looking at the world, an idea of the future. Liberty. The Art of Modern Italy is one such exhibition, and if you love art that is both elegant and revolutionary, this is a destination […]
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