Exhibitions Italy

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever wanted to come face to face with a work by Renoir or Modigliani without flying to Paris or New York? If the answer is yes, then I have some news that will make your eyes light up: the Museo dell’Ara Pacis in Rome is hosting one of the most fascinating exhibitions of […]

Have you ever wanted to see Italy taking shape, as if you were there, with your eyes filled with wonder and your heart open to the future? If the answer is yes, there is an exhibition waiting for you in Novara that you should not miss. It is entitled “The Italy of the first Italians. […]

January is the month of good intentions… and new gallery openings.If, like me, you love the smell of fresh paint and the idea of losing yourself in front of works that ask questions rather than give answers, then you’re in the right place. No rankings, no competitions to see who is better or more conceptual: […]

There are exhibitions that make you fall in love at first sight and others that make you want to live inside a poster. The Alphonse Mucha exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte does both. From 8 October 2025 to 8 March 2026, Rome will be transformed into the enchanted realm of Art Nouveau. This is not just […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]