Of Ice and Smiles: Franca Balla’s Solo Exhibition at Sala Gino Vanzi

Of Ice and Smiles: Franca Balla — solo exhibition

Until Sunday 29 March 2026, Sala Gino Vanzi (via Mensa 34, Venaria Reale) presents the solo exhibition by Franca Balla, titled Of Ice and Smiles.

The show features paintings focused on faces, expressions and intimate details: works that blend refined technique with emotional depth, encouraging attentive and contemplative viewing.

Practical information

• Dates: until 29 March 2026
• Opening hours: 10:00–12:30 and 15:00–18:00
• Opening ceremony: Saturday 28 March 2026 at 16:30 (virtual ribbon-cutting with municipal authorities)
• Venue: Sala Gino Vanzi, via Mensa 34, Venaria Reale
• Admission: free
• Organisers: Pro Loco di Altessano and Venaria Reale, as part of the project "Art and local artists"

This exhibition is suitable for visitors interested in contemporary figurative painting and works that invite a slower, more reflective engagement.