10 exhibitions not to miss in Italy this April 2026

10 exhibitions not to miss in Italy this April 2026

April is one of the busiest months for visual arts in Italy. Museums, foundations and independent spaces present key shows ranging from retrospectives to contemporary photography festivals. Below is a concise selection with practical notes on venues and periods to help you plan visits.

• Pinault Collection — Palazzo Grassi & Punta della Dogana, Venice: a two-venue presentation combining painting, installation and video works by major international artists. (Palazzo Grassi until 10/01/2027; Punta della Dogana until 22/11/2026)
• Bruce Gilden — Museo di Santa Giulia & Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia: a two-site project collecting decades of street photography together with site-specific installations. Main show dates: A Closer Look until 23/08/2026; Grace/Grazia until 12/07/2026.
• Marco Fusinato — PAC (Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea), Milan: a major solo exhibition combining live performance, large-scale projections and experimental prints; includes public performances during Milan Art Week. (until 07/06/2026)
• EXPOSED — Torino Photo Festival, Turin: this edition themed "Stripping Bare"/"Mettersi a nudo" explores identity, representation and the gaze across multiple city venues, with projects from nineteenth-century photography to contemporary practices. (09/04/2026–02/06/2026)
• INCURVA — Trapani: an exhibition inspired by Robert Smithson that examines image, device and body through sculpture, film and installations in reactivated public spaces. (on view until 28/06/2026)
• Cao Fei — "Dash" (produced by Fondazione Prada): a video-installation project reflecting on technology and contemporary imaginaries, presented in the Italian spring exhibition season of 2026.
• Camera Doppia — Milan (gallery projects): a program of recent collaborative projects and solo presentations by emerging and mid-career artists; check gallery schedules for openings and visiting hours.
• Evelyn Taocheng Wang — Bolzano: recent works from 2025–2026 blending traditional techniques and material experimentation, included in Bolzano’s spring exhibitions.
• Romane de Watteville — Ciaccia Levi / Milan: video and installation works such as For All Tomorrow’s Parties, shown in Milanese exhibition spaces that connect visual art and performance; consult the gallery calendar for details.
• Diana Markosian — photographic series: recent narrative-driven photographic projects on memory and relationships, on view in various Italian venues during spring 2026.

Practical tips:

• Verify opening times and closures—hours can change around events like MiArt or local art weeks.
• Buy tickets online where possible to avoid queues, especially for high-demand shows and retrospectives.
• Plan routes between venues to make the most of museum districts and satellite galleries.

For up-to-date information on schedules, ticketing and guided tours, consult the official pages of the hosting institutions or contact their box offices.