Exhibitions in Milan

MUDEC – Museo delle Culture · Mudec Photo

DEUTSCHE BANK ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Charmaine Poh

Make a travel deep of your inside, and don’t forget me to take

Sep 18 to Nov 1

Free Last weeks

The MUDEC Museum of Cultures, in collaboration with Deutsche Bank and 24 ORE Cultura, presents the first solo exhibition in Italy of Singaporean-Chinese artist Charmaine Poh. Poh won the prestigious international "Artist of the Year" award in 2025, an accolade dedicated to contemporary art research and support. Her multidisciplinary practice combines video, installations, photography, text, and performance. Poh explores the intersections between personal memory, social dynamics, and new digital technologies. Her work interrogates the complexities of our present moment. Central to her artistic inquiry is the investigation of identity and the representation of the body. The exhibition traces h

Charmaine Poh

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Museo del Novecento · Focus piano terra

Il primo Picasso di Milano. Un moschettiere tra rivoluzione, antifranchismo e solidarietà internazionale

Jun 3 to Nov 1

Last weeks

This exhibition at the Museo del Novecento focuses on 'Homme assis', the first painting by Pablo Picasso to be acquired by the City of Milan's collections in 1972. The exhibition reconstructs the history of this significant artwork, exploring its political and social importance. It delves into how Picasso's 'Musketeer' became a political and cultural symbol, connecting Paris's Salon de Mai, revolutionary Cuba's Salón de Mayo, and Milan's anti-Francoist movements. A central part of the narrative is the 1972 initiative 'Amnistia. Que trata de España', held at Palazzo Reale with the support of the City of Milan, Italian trade unions, and the Spanish Comisiones Obreras. The acquisition of the pa

Pablo Picasso

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Palazzo Reale

Youth and Future

Oct 17 to Nov 1

Free Last weeks

The exhibition 'Youth and Future' at Palazzo Reale presents a collective showcase stemming from an international project conceived by Giovanni Caccamo. This initiative began with a global call for ideas, inviting young people to articulate their visions for change in response to contemporary crises. The project aims to empower new generations, positioning them as active agents in shaping the future rather than passive observers. Thousands of collected texts formed the basis of the 'Manifesto del Cambiamento' (Manifesto of Change). These texts inspired the artworks on display, which are on loan from the Ifis art collection of Banca Ifis. The exhibition features works by prominent contemporary

Francesca Cataldi · Maurizio Cattelan · Mario Ceroli · Emilio Isgrò · Mimmo Jodice · Giulia Napoleone

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Fabbrica del Vapore · Spazio Atelier Cisterne

La Campanella di Gorla

Oct 21 to Nov 4

Free Last weeks

This exhibition, 'La Campanella di Gorla,' is dedicated to the memory of the 'Piccoli Martiri di Gorla' (Little Martyrs of Gorla). It is based on an illustrated book created by the National Association of Civilian War Victims (ANVCG). The exhibition aims to bring this historical event closer to new generations with sensitivity. On October 20, 1944, a bombing raid on Milan struck the 'Francesco Crispi' elementary school in Gorla, resulting in the deaths of 184 children and 20 adults. This tragic event in the city's history is recounted through illustrations, avoiding direct depictions of violence. A bell serves as the narrative voice, a witness, and a keeper of memory. The exhibition features

Associazione Nazionale Vittime Civili di Guerra (ANVCG)

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Fabbrica del Vapore · Spazio Aterlier Cisterne

MILANO 1940-1945: GUIDA ALLA CITTÀ FERITA

Oct 21 to Nov 4

Free Last weeks

This exhibition, "MILANO 1940-1945: GUIDA ALLA CITTÀ FERITA" (Milan 1940-1945: Guide to the Wounded City), offers a journey through Milan as it was affected by the bombings of World War II. It focuses on ten symbolic locations within the city that were impacted by aerial raids. The exhibition aims to help visitors rediscover the traces of history within the city's present-day appearance. It serves as a means to preserve the memory of civilian victims and reflect on the value of peace. The exhibition is a development of a 2025 guide that explored the city's sites marked by WWII bombings. Between 1940 and 1945, Milan suffered severe damage from air raids, causing civilian casualties and signif

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Fondazione Prada · Cisterna space, Fondazione Prada Milan

Mona Hatoum | Over, under and in between

Jan 29 to Nov 9

Last weeks €15

The exhibition "Over, under and in between" by Mona Hatoum at Fondazione Prada in Milan is a site-specific project reflecting on contemporary turmoil and existential precariousness. It features three installations that explore archetypal elements of Hatoum's artistic language: the web, the map, and the grid. These works reactivate the Cisterna space, a former industrial site, creating a dialogue with the viewer's physical experience. The first installation presents a large-scale spider's web made of delicate, transparent, hand-blown glass spheres threaded through wires, suspended overhead. This motif explores themes of entrapment, connectedness, and fragility, with poetic and cosmic allusion

Mona Hatoum

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Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli

TOXIC. Orientarsi tra notizie, social e disinformazione

Oct 9 to Nov 17

Free

TOXIC is a series of public talks and workshops designed to help participants navigate the complex world of news, social media, and disinformation. It aims to train critical thinking skills, enabling individuals to recognize, verify, and interpret information effectively. The program addresses the challenges posed by fake news, manipulated content, algorithms, and polarization in the current information landscape. Each event in the series focuses on a specific theme, exploring how media influences our perception of reality. The initiative includes workshops tailored for individuals under 30, offering practical tools for media literacy. These sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practi

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Fondazione Prada · Ca' Corner della Regina

Helter Skelter: Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince

May 9 to Nov 23

This exhibition at Fondazione Prada's Venice venue, Ca' Corner della Regina, presents a novel dialogue between American artists Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince. Curated by Nancy Spector, it explores their shared approach to appropriating and manipulating imagery from diverse sources like movies, pulp novels, comic books, and social media. Both artists engage deeply with American popular culture, exposing its complexities and myths while charting distinct territories. Jafa's work reflects his identity as an African American man and his aim to invigorate Black cinema and art. Prince's practice navigates critiques of white masculinity and a fascination with the American psyche's underbelly. The

Arthur Jafa · Richard Prince

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ICA Milano

Éric Baudelaire. When There Is No More Music to Write

Oct 26 to Dec 19

This exhibition is the first solo show in Italy dedicated to the work of Éric Baudelaire. It explores the artist's cinematic research through an encounter with composer Alvin Curran. Rather than a biography, the exhibition fosters a dialogue between images, sounds, and documents. It investigates how artistic practices are shaped by relationships, contexts, and collective cultural production. The centerpiece is Baudelaire's film trilogy, "When There Is No More Music to Write" (2022). This film uses Super 8 footage, found footage, archival material, and interviews with Curran. It focuses on the improvisational and collaborative nature of the composer's work. The exhibition expands beyond the f

Éric Baudelaire · Alvin Curran

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ICA Milano · Project Room

Leonardo Devito. L'Addio

Oct 29 to Dec 19

The Project Room at Fondazione ICA Milano presents L'Addio, the inaugural solo exhibition in an Italian institution by Leonardo Devito, born in 1997. Curated by Chiara Nuzzi, the exhibition features a new body of paintings and ceramic bas-reliefs created specifically for the Foundation's spaces. These works extend beyond the Project Room, permeating the corridor and fostering a continuous dialogue between imagery and architecture. Devito's artistic visions stem from a rich interweaving of personal experiences, memory, literary influences, and shared cultural imaginaries. In L'Addio, these narratives converge to explore the transition from youth to adulthood. This is depicted as a pivotal mom

Leonardo Devito

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Palazzo Reale · Palazzo Reale Milano

Carla Cerati. Plurale femminile Fotografia e scrittura, 1926-2026

Sep 26 to Jan 10, 2027

From €15

Palazzo Reale Milano celebrates the centenary of Carla Cerati's birth with a major retrospective. This exhibition showcases the rigorous and civil strength of her vision, spanning photography and writing from 1926 to 2026. Visitors will encounter a rich collection of photographs, documents, books, archival materials, and videos. These elements trace her journey through the 20th century, beginning with her observations of the city of Milan. The exhibition highlights significant projects like 'Morire di Classe' (Dying of Class). It also features her portraits, her work in theater, and her later explorations of the body, memory, and social transformations. The exhibition aims to provide a compr

Carla Cerati

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Fondazione Luigi Rovati

Etruschi e Veneti. Acque, culti e santuari

Etruscans and Veneti. Water, Cults and Sanctuaries

Oct 14 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition at the Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan explores the foundational role of water within the sacred sphere and its impact on the development of two major pre-Roman Italian civilizations: the Etruscans and the Veneti, during the first millennium BC. Seas, rivers, healing springs, and thermal waters served as privileged settings for contact with the divine, acting as places of healing, often connected to myth and deities. These spaces also supported community life, travel, and cultural exchange. The exhibition highlights the similarities and differences between the Etruscans and the Veneti, noting convergences in their choice of materials like terracotta and bronze, and in their

Mauro Ceolin

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Fondazione Luigi Rovati

Sardinian waters

Oct 14 to Jan 10, 2027

The exhibition 'Sardinian Waters' delves into the sacred significance of water cults in ancient Italy, specifically focusing on Nuragic Sardinia. It extends the narrative of the 'Etruscans and Veneti' exhibition by introducing a new perspective on water's role in ancient societies. The display features a collection of bronze figurines and votive pottery from the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, offering a glimpse into Nuragic Sardinia where water was revered as a central element of community life and spiritual practices. The exhibition highlights a transformative period in Nuragic civilization around the 12th century BC, marked by the cessation of nuraghi construction and the eme

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Pirelli HangarBicocca · shed

Aki Sasamoto

XYZ

Sep 17 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

The exhibition "XYZ" at Pirelli HangarBicocca presents a comprehensive survey of Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto's work spanning two decades. This is her first major institutional exhibition in Europe. The title "XYZ" carries multiple meanings, referencing spatial coordinates, quantum physics variables, and a colloquialism for checking one's zipper, suggesting continuations and hidden aspects. Sasamoto's practice is interdisciplinary, blending performance, sculpture, installation, and video. She creates environments where people and objects interact, exploring the complex relationship between the body and space. Her work draws from diverse fields like dance, mathematics, social psychology, and

Aki Sasamoto

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Palazzo Reale

PICABIA. Aprire le porte della notte

Oct 9 to Jan 24, 2027

From €15

The exhibition "Picabia. Aprire Le Porte Della Notte" at Palazzo Reale presents the most extensive exhibition ever held in Italy dedicated to Francis Picabia. He is recognized as one of the most original, elusive, and influential figures in 20th-century art. Picabia engaged with key figures of modernity such as Duchamp, Stein, and Picasso. His artistic journey spanned Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Dadaism, yet he never confined himself to a single movement. He is considered a pioneer of abstraction. The exhibition features over 170 works, including paintings, drawings, photographs, documents, and archival materials from international collections. The display explores the theme of the n

Francis Picabia

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Palazzo Reale

DALÍ E LA MODA

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

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This exhibition, "Dalí and Fashion," at Palazzo Reale in Milan, explores the profound and often overlooked connection between the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and the world of fashion. Running from September 24, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the exhibition offers an unprecedented journey into Dalí's universe through the lens of fashion, examining themes of surrealism, identity, and contemporary imagination. It reveals a less-known but fertile dimension of his artistic research, showcasing how his work deeply influenced fashion and vice versa. The exhibition features over 200 works and documents, including paintings, drawings, photographs, clothing, films, jewelry, and objects. Dalí's rich sy

Salvador Dalí

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Palazzo Reale

I Brueghel

Le origini dei generi pittorici in Europa

Sep 29 to Jan 31, 2027

€15

This exhibition, "I Brueghel. The origins of pictorial genres in Europe," is the first major exhibition in Italy dedicated to one of the most influential artistic dynasties of the European Renaissance. It takes place at Palazzo Reale from September 29, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The exhibition guides visitors through a historical and artistic journey featuring over 80 works, including paintings, drawings, and prints. It explores the Brueghel family, a dynasty of painters who decisively contributed to the birth of future pictorial genres in the Netherlands, Italy, and across Europe. The exhibition showcases a range of subjects, from snowy landscapes and storms to still lifes, peasant life, an

Brueghel

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Gallerie d'Italia – Milano · Gallerie d'Italia - Milano

LIBERE! 1946-2026. Le conquiste delle donne

Sep 26 to Feb 7, 2027

€12

The exhibition "LIBERE! 1946-2026. Le conquiste delle donne" at Gallerie d'Italia in Milan explores the significant journey of women's rights and achievements in Italy from 1946 to 2026. This exhibition aims to reconstruct the path of feminism through a compelling visual narrative. Visitors will encounter a rich collection of images that document the struggles, progress, and evolving role of women in Italian society over eight decades. The exhibition highlights key moments and figures that have shaped the feminist movement and women's liberation. It provides a historical context for understanding contemporary gender equality issues. The display showcases how societal norms and expectations f

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Pinacoteca di Brera

100 YEARS FOR BRERA. Gifts and Acquisitions from the Friends

Oct 6 to Feb 14, 2027

€20

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the Associazione Amici di Brera, founded in 1926. It highlights a century of patronage and support for the Pinacoteca di Brera. The exhibition showcases a selection of works acquired through the generosity of the Association, its members, and benefactors. Visitors will see paintings, sculptures, drawings, and documentary records. These items narrate a history of passion, foresight, and shared responsibility for cultural heritage. The exhibition not only emphasizes the artistic merit of the displayed works but also the human, cultural, and collecting stories behind their arrival at Brera. Many artworks are not usually on public view. Historical phot

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MUDEC – Museo delle Culture

A Beautiful Confluence

Oct 8 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition explores the profound connection between the modernist pioneers Josef and Anni Albers and the pre-Columbian artifacts they passionately collected. The show traces their journey from Germany, through their move to the United States in 1933 due to the rise of Nazism, to their deep engagement with Mexican culture. Josef Albers, a renowned teacher, designer, and painter, is celebrated for his influential color theory. Anni Albers, a textile designer, weaver, and writer, is recognized as a highly innovative artist in her field. The exhibition highlights how ancient Andean textiles inspired Anni, while ancient Mexican Maya sculptures stimulated Josef's visual language. The Alberses

Josef Albers · Anni Albers

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MUDEC – Museo delle Culture

Gauguin. Racconti dal paradiso

Oct 8 to Feb 14, 2027

€12

This exhibition at MUDEC – Museo delle Culture in Milan showcases approximately 70 works by Paul Gauguin, focusing on his 'Racconti dal paradiso' (Tales from Paradise) period. The exhibition features around 35 works from the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, one of the most comprehensive collections of Gauguin's art globally. It also includes significant pieces by Cézanne, Pissarro, and Van Gogh, offering a broader context for Gauguin's artistic development. This marks the first time such a large portion of the Copenhagen museum's Gauguin collection is displayed outside of Denmark. Key masterpieces include 'Vahine no te Tiare' (Woman with Flower), sent from Tahiti in 1891, and 'Autoritra

Paul Gauguin · Cézanne · Pissarro · Van Gogh

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MUDEC – Museo delle Culture

Sempering. Process and pattern in architecture and design

Oct 8 to Feb 14, 2027

€15

This exhibition, a project of the XXI Triennale Esposizione Internazionale Milano hosted by MUDEC, explores the processes and patterns in architecture and design. It organizes diverse "design events" into eight "metamorphoses" that transform materials or components into artifacts active in our daily lives and culture. The exhibition uses Gottfried Semper's four categories, updated to eight for contemporary relevance, as a framework to structure the complex artificial environment. Sempering examines architectures, landscapes, and objects from the last decade, transcending established artistic boundaries. Actions like stacking, connecting, shaping, engraving, folding, weaving, composing, and b

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Pirelli HangarBicocca · navate

Luciano Fabro

Abitare lo spazio. Inhabiting Space

Oct 8 to Feb 21, 2027

Free

This exhibition is the first major retrospective of Luciano Fabro in Italy since his death in 2007. It features approximately fifty of his most significant sculptures and installations, exploring his conceptual and formal approach to space. The exhibition traces Fabro's investigations into perception and spatial experience, beginning in the 1960s. It highlights his early experiments with mirroring surfaces and their evolution over fifty years. The show culminates in an examination of his increasingly complex architectural structures and spaces, often made of paper, which he termed "habitats." These habitats are conceived as ideal environments, either autonomous or integrated into existing sp

Luciano Fabro

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MUDEC – Museo delle Culture

Matisse. Il mondo in una stanza

Oct 8 to Feb 21, 2027

€16

This exhibition at MUDEC in Milan explores Henri Matisse's profound engagement with non-Western cultures, including African, Islamic, Russian, Pacific, and Chinese art. It challenges the traditional view of Western modernism by demonstrating how these global influences shaped Matisse's artistic language from within. The exhibition, curated by Ellen McBreen and Chiara Gatti, features approximately 100 works, including paintings, works on paper, and sculptures, sourced from major international institutions. It also showcases a collection of objects and textiles that served as crucial interlocutors for Matisse's work, reconstructing his dialogues with art and design from diverse geographies. Sp

Henri Matisse

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Museo del Novecento · Archivi Ettore e Claudia Gian Ferrari

Tommaso Trini. La terra vista dalla luna

Oct 6 to Mar 14, 2027

This exhibition at the Museo del Novecento is dedicated to the art critic, curator, and journalist Tommaso Trini. It explores his critical and editorial activities from his early career until the mid-1980s. The exhibition highlights Trini's ability to keenly observe and interpret the transformations in contemporary art. He was a significant figure in the second half of the 20th century, closely following artists, exhibitions, and debates. Trini also fostered relationships, promoted new research, and experimented with innovative forms of writing and publishing. His collaboration began with Domus in 1966, leading to the foundation and direction of the magazine DATA. DATA was conceived as a too

Tommaso Trini

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Museo Teatrale alla Scala · Livia Simoni Library

Grazie a Luchino Visconti.

Sep 22 to Mar 31, 2027

This exhibition at the Museo Teatrale alla Scala pays tribute to Luchino Visconti di Modrone, a pivotal intellectual figure of the 20th century, particularly for his profound connection with the Teatro alla Scala. Visconti, born in Milan in 1906, was a multifaceted artist involved in music, literature, art, theatre, and cinema. His early experiences in Paris in the 1930s, influenced by Jean Renoir, instilled in him a strong sense of civic responsibility, leading him to champion the cause of the poor and oppressed, contribute to the Resistance, and fight against censorship. His career was deeply intertwined with La Scala, where he directed historically significant productions, notably the 195

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Pinacoteca di Brera · Room 1

Beauty and the Ideal

Banca Ifis’ Canova Collection and the Traveling Pinacoteca.

May 16, 2025 to May 17, 2027

The exhibition "Beauty and the Ideal" at the Pinacoteca di Brera focuses on the works of Antonio Canova, a master of Neoclassicism. It features twelve plaster busts from the Banca Ifis collection, which have been meticulously restored. This is the first time these pieces are presented in Milan. The exhibition also includes the significant marble bust "Vestal" by Canova, returning to Brera after over a century. Additionally, visitors can see a selection of enameled miniatures from the collection of Giovanni Battista Sommariva, an important figure in Napoleonic art. The display aims to highlight the importance of sculpture within the museum's permanent collection and to celebrate the historica

Antonio Canova

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Pinacoteca di Brera · Room 1

Pinacoteca viaggiante

May 16, 2025 to May 17, 2027

The exhibition "Pinacoteca viaggiante" showcases an exceptional collection of 99 miniatures on enamel, commissioned by Count Giovanni Battista Sommariva. These artworks were created between 1810 and 1825 by five skilled miniaturists. The collection serves as a reproduction of the masterpieces that once graced Sommariva's personal collection. This "traveling Pinacoteca" transformed art into a sophisticated instrument for personal display and representation. Count Giovanni Battista Sommariva, a prominent figure in the Neoclassical era, was a fervent supporter of Napoleon and a significant collector, patron, commissioner, and protector of artists, particularly those of French nationality. He co

Adèle Chavassieu d’Haudebert · Henri L’Evêque · Pierre Édouard Gautier Dagoty · Giambattista Gigola · Abraham Constantin

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Museo del Novecento · Galleria Gesti e processi | IV piano

FOCUS900 | Adami, Cavaliere, Del Pezzo, Piccoli, Tadini

From Oct 6

This exhibition, titled FOCUS900, delves into the work of prominent Milanese and Italian artists from the 1960s and 1970s. It features works by Valerio Adami, Alik Cavaliere, Lucio Del Pezzo, Bobo Piccoli, and Emilio Tadini. The exhibition highlights Milan's role as a major center for contemporary art during this period. The city experienced economic growth, the expansion of mass media, and the increasing influence of industrial and advertising culture. This environment fostered new artistic research. The artists, despite their diverse styles, shared a critical engagement with contemporary reality. They explored the dialogue between high culture and mass culture. The exhibition examines the

Valerio Adami · Alik Cavaliere · Lucio Del Pezzo · Bobo Piccoli · Emilio Tadini

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Museo del Novecento · Galleria Gesti e processi | IV piano

FOCUS900 | Enrico Castellani e le superfici a rilievo

From Oct 6

This exhibition, titled FOCUS900 | Enrico Castellani e le superfici a rilievo, delves into the rigorous and original artistic research of Enrico Castellani, a key figure in Italian art from the second half of the 20th century. Beginning in the late 1950s, Castellani developed a unique artistic language focused on redefining the pictorial surface. He transformed the canvas into a dynamic space where light, rhythm, and structure became the fundamental elements of his creations. His artistic practice is characterized by formal reduction and modular repetition. Through this approach, Castellani transcended the traditional boundaries between painting and sculpture. He constructed an essential vis

Enrico Castellani

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Museo del Novecento · Galleria Gesti e processi | IV piano

FOCUS900 | Vincenzo Agnetti e la poesia

From Oct 6

This exhibition, titled 'FOCUS900 | Vincenzo Agnetti e la poesia,' is dedicated to the artist Vincenzo Agnetti on the centenary of his birth. The exhibition explores Agnetti's multifaceted practice, which uniquely combines writing, imagery, photography, sound, and theoretical reflection. His work is characterized by a language that critically examines representation mechanisms and the processes involved in constructing meaning. In the later stages of his artistic career, poetry became a central element, serving as the bridge where words and images intersect and transform each other. The exhibition highlights how Agnetti's art functions as a space of connection, where poetic language transcen

Vincenzo Agnetti

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana · Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, sale 2 - 3

Il “segno” di San Francesco: immagini di una vita

nell’ottavo centenario della morte

From Oct 1

The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana presents an exhibition titled "The 'Sign' of Saint Francis: Images of a Life on the Eighth Centenary of his Death." This exhibition commemorates the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi's passing in 1226. It aims to highlight his profound impact on the history of the Church, Italy, the Italian language and literature, art, and culture. The exhibition offers an artistic and spiritual journey through significant and often lesser-known works from the Ambrosiana's vast cultural heritage. The display features four paintings offering iconographic portraits of the Saint. Visitors can also see precious drawings, exhibited for the first time, depicting scenes from Fr

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Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli · Sala di Lettura

La nuova mappa economica della Grande Milano

Centri commerciali, logistica e data center ridisegnano il territorio metropolitano. Quale spazio per i negozi e i servizi di prossimità?

From Oct 9

This exhibition, titled 'The New Economic Map of Greater Milan,' delves into the evolving economic landscape of the Milan metropolitan area. It examines how shopping centers, logistics hubs, and data centers are reshaping the territory and questions the future of local shops and proximity services. The analysis highlights a polycentric system where major commercial hubs are concentrated in the capital and the northern belt, while urban and dispersed districts reorganize proximity services at different territorial scales. The exhibition reveals that a higher presence of commercial offerings does not necessarily correlate with a stronger local economy, indicating potential fragility in proximi

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Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli · Sala di Lettura

Milano ha bisogno di te, ma non ti vuole

From Oct 9

This exhibition explores the complex relationship between Milan and its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the theme of migration and exclusion. It uses a symbolic photograph by Uliano Lucas, taken sixty years ago, as a starting point to discuss how the city's perception and reality have changed. The photograph depicts an emigrant with a suitcase, representing the internal migration that fueled Italy's economic boom and its inherent contradictions. The exhibition contrasts the past image of Milan as a city of opportunity and modernity, symbolized by its monumental architecture like the Pirellone, with the present reality. It argues that contemporary migration policies aim to keep 'outsid

Uliano Lucas

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Museo Teatrale alla Scala · Ridotto dei Palchi “A. Toscanini”

THE RING EXHIBITION

From Jan 30

This exhibition, 'Wagner Resonances – Visions around the Ring,' explores the profound legacy of Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen.' It is presented in conjunction with a new production of the opera at Teatro alla Scala, marking significant anniversaries of its performance history. The exhibition is curated by Gianluigi Colin and Mattia Palma. It features an exhibition project that delves into the thematic and artistic resonances of Wagner's tetralogy. The show is hosted on the panels of the Ridotto dei Palchi “A. Toscanini.” The project specifically highlights the impact and interpretation of 'The Ring' through the lens of four contemporary women artists. Visitors can expect to see a

Gianluigi Colin · Mattia Palma

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Triennale Milano · Triennale Milano, Floor 0, Galleria

Costantino Nivola – Sculpting the Wind

Nov 11 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition, "Sculpting the Wind," at Triennale Milano, celebrates the life and work of Costantino Nivola, a significant figure in transatlantic modernism. Nivola, born in 1911 and active until 1988, was known for bridging archaic Mediterranean culture with the dynamism of New York City, where he settled in 1939. His artistic practice encompassed sculpture, architecture, design, and graphics, reflecting a belief in art's role in public and private spaces. The exhibition features over 200 works, charting Nivola's career from his early graphic design for Olivetti. A key focus is his innovative sand-casting technique, which uses sand molds to create concrete relief forms. The show also high

Costantino Nivola

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PAC – Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea

Sheila Hicks

In the thread of love

Nov 17 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition is the first solo show in Italy dedicated to the renowned artist Sheila Hicks, born in 1934. A former student of Josef Albers, Hicks masterfully combines principles of modernism with the rich heritage of pre-Columbian textile traditions. Her artistic practice involves the manipulation of materials such as wool, linen, and cotton through techniques like knotting, wrapping, twisting, and assembling. These methods are employed to create works that actively question and subvert traditional artistic hierarchies. Hicks views textiles not merely as craft materials but as dynamic, living elements integral to everyday life. Her art serves as an invisible thread, connecting the realms

Sheila Hicks

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PAC – Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea · Project Room

Sheila Hicks / Piero Dorazio. INTERLACING COLOURS

Nov 17 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition explores the profound connection between artists Sheila Hicks and Piero Dorazio, sparked by their first meeting in Milan in May 1960. The encounter significantly influenced Hicks's artistic trajectory, as she found a "strong textile sensibility" within Dorazio's "interlacing colors" and grid-like compositions. The exhibition draws upon materials from the artists' archives, presenting a unique dialogue between their works. Visitors will see three paintings by Dorazio from 1960, exhibited for the first time, which were donated by the artist himself. A site-specific work created by Hicks is dedicated to Dorazio, further illustrating their artistic relationship. Additionally, two

Sheila Hicks · Piero Dorazio

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Triennale Milano · Floor 1, Cubo

Correspondences

Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith

Nov 26 to Mar 7, 2027

This exhibition, "Correspondences," is a multidisciplinary project born from the collaboration between the American singer-songwriter and poet Patti Smith and the international experimental sound art collective, Soundwalk Collective. The core of the project is sound, originating from Soundwalk Collective's field recordings made in remote global locations. These recordings capture traces of past and present histories, offering new sonic landscapes for Patti Smith to interpret through her poetic vision. The resulting dialogue between sound and poetry manifests as an immersive audiovisual installation. Visitors will experience a combination of sound, video, and words, alongside graphic and othe

Soundwalk Collective · Patti Smith

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Pirelli HangarBicocca · shed

Carlos Bunga

Feb 18, 2027 to Jul 18, 2027

Free

Carlos Bunga's exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca transforms the architectural space of the Shed into an immersive environment. Originally trained as a painter, Bunga's practice extends beyond traditional canvases, integrating painting, sculpture, and performance. His work critically examines the hierarchical and authoritarian dynamics embedded in the spaces we inhabit, deconstructing urban and domestic environments to reveal their inherent transience. The exhibition features painterly sculptures, drawings, and color-saturated surfaces that merge into a performative landscape. Visitors are invited to question the neutrality of space and the architectural discipline itself. Bunga uses humble

Carlos Bunga

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Palazzo Reale

Alberto Giacometti e l'Italia

Feb 25, 2027 to Jun 20, 2027

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This exhibition, 'Alberto Giacometti and Italy,' explores the profound and essential connection between the artist and Italy throughout his life and career. Over one hundred works, including sculptures, paintings, and drawings, are gathered from the Fondation Giacometti collection. Italy was fundamental to Giacometti's identity and artistic development, serving as his mother tongue, cultural inheritance, and a constant source of inspiration. He considered Italy his 'new homeland' as early as 1920. The exhibition is structured chronologically and thematically, offering a new perspective on Giacometti's oeuvre through the lens of his deep human and creative ties to Italy. Visitors will see a c

Alberto Giacometti

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PAC – Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea

Doris Salcedo

Mar 25, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027

This is the first major solo exhibition in Italy dedicated to the work of Doris Salcedo. Her art critically examines themes of memory, mourning, and the lasting social impact of political violence. Salcedo employs everyday materials, meticulously transforming them to give voice to anonymous victims whose stories have been forgotten. Her practice serves as a crucial counterbalance to collective amnesia, focusing on experiences of empathy and grief. While often rooted in specific historical occurrences, her artistic creations possess a universal resonance. The exhibition showcases Salcedo's profound engagement with the legacies of trauma and resilience. Visitors can expect to encounter powerfu

Doris Salcedo

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Pirelli HangarBicocca · Navate

Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller

Apr 8, 2027 to Jul 25, 2027

Free

Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, a Canadian artistic duo working together since 1995, are renowned for their influential multimedia installations and "audio and video walks." Their practice challenges sensory perception, crafting immersive environments where sound directs vision and listening becomes paramount. Combining sound research, technological innovation, and spatial awareness, their work creates ambiguous, seductive, and emotionally resonant scenarios. These installations invite viewers into a distorted reality, blurring the lines between the real and virtual, the material and spiritual, and distorting perceptions of time and space. They construct intimate, dreamlike worlds fil

Janet Cardiff · George Bures Miller

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Pirelli HangarBicocca · Shed

Hicham Berrada

Sep 16, 2027 to Jan 16, 2028

Free

Hicham Berrada presents his largest exhibition to date at Pirelli HangarBicocca, marking his first exhibition in an Italian institution. The artist, born in Casablanca in 1986 and based in Paris, is known for his sculptures and installations that intricately blend scientific principles with artistic expression. Berrada employs a rigorous scientific approach, utilizing laws of physics and mathematical formulas to create evocative, dreamlike settings. His practice draws inspiration from diverse fields including cinema, video game aesthetics, botany, and mineralogy. Through these influences, he constructs immersive environments that challenge the perceived boundaries between art and science. Be

Hicham Berrada

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