Events and Exhibitions

Here we are: December has arrived with its somewhat timid light and endless to-do list, but I’m here to share the contemporary art exhibitions selected, as every month, by Alice Traforti. In this post, you’ll find only exhibitions that will make you want to linger a few minutes longer in front of a work, perhaps […]

If I told you that one of the most important exhibitions of the year is in Gallarate, would you believe me? Trust me: Kandinsky and Italy at the MA*GA Museum is an extraordinary journey into the beating heart of abstract art. And yes, it is definitely worth a visit. From 30 November 2025 to 12 […]

Have you ever seen light transform into shape, colour and energy? If the answer is no (or not really), then I recommend a must-see exhibition: Giacomo Balla. A Universe of Light, the major exhibition held in Parma, in the elegant rooms of the Palazzo del Governatore, from 10 October 2025 to 1 February 2026. This […]

Have you ever dreamed of travelling through time and space to find yourself in a world made of paper, ink and visual wonder? If the answer is yes, then I have just the exhibition for you: Graphic Japan. From Hokusai to Manga. From 20 November 2025 to 6 April 2026, the Civic Archaeological Museum of […]

November is the perfect month to visit an art gallery: outside, the days are shorter, but inside, ideas come to life. This month, contemporary art speaks with the voice of words (Isgrò), with that of nameless faces (Öğüt), with the lightness of paper (Manzo), with the breath of the mountains (Scolari) and with the impossible […]

If you love photography that tells much more than it shows, this is the fall for you. In the province of Cuneo, two unmissable exhibitions await you, revealing the secrets, provocations, and wonders of fashion photography as seen through the eyes and lenses of two giants: Helmut Newton and Ferdinando Scianna. Helmut Newton and Ferdinando […]

If you think you’ve already seen everything Picasso has to offer, get ready to change your mind. From October 4, 2025, to February 1, 2026, Rome is hosting a unique exhibition: “Picasso – The Language of Ideas,” at the Infantry Museum, just a short walk from the historic center. You will find not only paintings, […]

Have you ever wanted to lose yourself in late 19th-century Paris, among sparkling boulevards, artists’ studios, literary cafés, and dreamlike dresses? If the answer is yes, get ready to live this dream… in Pisa! From October 15, 2025, to April 7, 2026, Palazzo Blu will host the Belle Époque exhibition, a spectacular dive into an […]

If there is one artist capable of making lovers fly over rooftops, animals talk, and memories turn into bouquets of light, it is Marc Chagall. I have news for you. Starting in October, you can immerse yourself in his colorful and melancholic universe at the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, with the exhibition Chagall. Witness […]

October is one of the best months to visit exhibitions: the air becomes crisp, cities fill with cultural events, and museums open their doors to new exhibitions. Once again this year, the Italian autumn offers a rich panorama, with established artists and young voices recounting the present through different languages, from painting to photography, from […]

In Turin, autumn speaks to women: an exhibition dedicated to Lee Miller is coming. There are exhibitions that tell the story of an artist, and then there are exhibitions that tell the story of an entire life, made up of light and shadow, beauty and tragedy, art and truth. This is the case with Lee […]

You know those names you hear mentioned a thousand times, but only when you see one of their paintings do you realize how revolutionary they were? Well, Giacomo Balla is one of those names. If you don’t know him well yet, this is your chance to discover him as you’ve never seen him before. From […]

Have you ever had the feeling that reality is just one of many possible planes of existence? If the answer is yes—or if you’d like to find out—make a note of this exhibition: from September 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Palazzo Reale in Milan will host the first solo exhibition in Italy dedicated to […]

Need a breath of light and enchanted air? From October 4, 2025, to February 1, 2026, Palazzo Roverella opens the doors to a parallel world, made of dazzling blacks and whites, elegant figures suspended between reality and fantasy, gentle humor, and breathtaking beauty. This is the world of Rodney Smith, a New York photographer with […]

Have you ever thought that a simple shadow could be transformed into a work of art? Or that an everyday object, when viewed with different eyes, could become visual poetry? If the answer is no, it’s time to remedy that. From September 24, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Palazzo Reale is hosting “Man Ray. Forms […]

If you love 15th-century art or simply beauty that speaks to the soul, there is an event you cannot miss: the “Beato Angelico” exhibition in Florence, from September 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, at Palazzo Strozzi and the Museum of San Marco. It is a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, and that is not an exaggeration: it […]

What if I told you that the sea, the land, and the light of Tuscany are about to tell you an extraordinary story? A story of golden fields, faces marked by hard work, spirited horses, and skies that seem endless. This story has a specific name: Giovanni Fattori. This year, 200 years after his birth, […]

September is the month of new beginnings—people return to the city, life gets back to normal, and art lovers start visiting galleries again. Are the holidays over? Perhaps. But the surprises aren’t. If you too need beauty (and a touch of provocation) to face the fall, these 5 contemporary art exhibitions are for you. I’m […]

If I told you that for a few months in Milan, you could come face to face with three giants of modern art, would you believe me? Well, from October 25, 2025, to January 25, 2026, at the Fabbrica del Vapore, a space-time portal will open, catapulting you into the heart of 20th-century Spanish avant-garde […]

August, as we all know, is the month for light suitcases and slightly freer minds. But if, between dips in the pool and granitas, you feel the urge to feed your eyes (and your spirit), here are five contemporary art exhibitions around Italy that are really worth seeing. No rankings, no “must-sees” at all costs. […]