Gallerie d’Italia Unveils Cultural Program for First Half of 2026

Gallerie d’Italia, part of Intesa Sanpaolo, is set to launch a high-profile cultural program for the first half of 2026 across its four locations in Milan, Turin, Naples, and Vicenza, featuring original projects and international collaborations.

Milan: Photography and Metafisica

Milan's program starts with a photography exhibition by Gianni Berengo Gardin and a study of Giorgio Morandi (January 28 – April 6, 2026) as part of the Metafisica/Metafisiche project, curated by Vincenzo Trione, exploring Metafisica as an artistic movement. From February 6, 2026, coinciding with the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, an exhibition curated by Aldo Grasso will showcase photographs from the Publifoto Archive of the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. From May 29, the museum will celebrate the centenary of Arnaldo Pomodoro's birth.

Winter Olympics Exhibition Details

The Winter Olympics exhibition provides a unique look at the economic boom of Italy through archival photographs.

Turin: Climate Change and Memory

From March 18, 2026, Turin's Gallerie d’Italia will host Nick Brandt’s The Day May Break, showcasing the photographer's trilogy and a new chapter from Jordan commissioned by Intesa Sanpaolo, focusing on climate change’s impact. From April 10, as part of EXPOSED – International Photography Festival, the museum will present Diana Markosian's exhibition, an exploration of memory, loss, and identity.

Before we dive deeper into the Napoli exhibitions, here is a table outlining the key exhibitions and their themes in Milan and Turin:

Naples: Archaeology Meets Contemporary Art

Naples will feature a dialogue between archaeology and contemporary art. From April 3, an exhibition will connect ceramics from the Caputi Collection with works by contemporary artist Alexi Worth. From May 6, 2026, a new project with Obey (Frank Shepard Fairey) will be presented. The third installation of Vitalità del Tempo, dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the Intesa Sanpaolo collection, will also be inaugurated in spring.

About Alexi Worth's Exhibition

Alexi Worth's work emphasizes the timeless messages conveyed through clay, bridging ancient ceramics with contemporary expression.

Vicenza: Data Humanism

Vicenza continues its collaboration with Associazione Illustri with an exhibition from April 30 dedicated to Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, interpreted by Giorgia Lupi. Lupi transforms data into art, fostering dialogue on the relationship between technology, creativity, and humanity.

Let's take a closer look at the artists featured in the Naples exhibitions:

Mission and Impact

Gallerie d’Italia reinforces its cultural mission: enhancing collections, promoting research, addressing contemporary issues, and strengthening ties with local areas, solidifying its position as a key museum and cultural hub in Italy and Europe.

Here is a table detailing the exhibitions in Naples and Vicenza:

Giorgia Lupi's Unique Approach

Lupi, a data humanist, creates art from numbers and graphics, prompting discussions on technology and creativity.

Exhibition Themes Across Locations

The exhibitions across Milan, Turin, Naples, and Vicenza cover diverse themes from photography and climate change to archaeology and data science.

Varied Artistic Mediums

From ceramics to street art, the exhibitions showcase a range of artistic mediums.

International Collaborations

The program includes collaborations with international artists and institutions, emphasizing Gallerie d’Italia’s global outlook.

Focus on Contemporary Issues

Several exhibitions address pressing contemporary issues, such as climate change and the impact of technology.

Here's a general timeline of the exhibitions:

And here's a summary table of all locations and main exhibitions:

Enhancing Cultural Dialogue

By presenting such a varied program, Gallerie d'Italia is actively enhancing cultural dialogue and providing engaging experiences for visitors.