EXPOSED 2026 in Turin: the photography festival from April 9 to June 2

EXPOSED 2026 in Turin: what to see

EXPOSED 2026 is the third edition of the photography festival taking place in Turin from 9 April to 2 June 2026. The main theme, coming clean, examines transparency in the photographic act and the authenticity of representation through exhibitions held in institutional venues and independent spaces.

Main venues and exhibitions

• CAMERA – Italian Centre for Photography: the festival's curatorial hub, hosting Toni Thorimbert's Donne in vista, a selection of sixty portraits spanning more than thirty years.
• Cripta di San Michele Arcangelo: presenting the photographic and cinematic perspective of Yorgos Lanthimos.
• Parcheggio GTT Valdo Fusi (level -2): an underground site for site-specific works, including Mark Leckey's Catabasis.
• Outdoor and street installations: projects such as I Tuffatori (6×3) turn Turin's streets into an open-air gallery; look for displays in Piazza San Carlo and at Palazzo Dal Pozzo della Cisterna.
• Pinacoteca Agnelli, Palazzo Carignano, State Archives, Regional Museum of Natural Sciences, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Gallerie d’Italia, Circolo del Design: these venues host monographic and group shows featuring Paolo Ventura, Ralph Gibson, Paola Agosti, Diana Markosian and others.
• Independent spaces: Muchomas!, Cripta747 and similar platforms present the European FUTURES program and the collective Metamorphosis showcasing emerging talents.

Themes and exhibition routes

The festival bridges historical memory and contemporary visions: from early 19th-century prints to digital manipulation, with site-specific interventions and public installations. Key themes include intimate portraiture, archival practices, body representation, and the photographic exploration of identity and social/environmental change.

Visitor tips

• Dates: 9 April – 2 June 2026. Check individual venue opening hours before visiting.
• Route planning: exhibitions are spread across the city; group visits by area (CAMERA and nearby sites; historic centre; museum clusters) for efficient itineraries.
• Outdoor shows: many installations are freely accessible; indoor venues may require tickets or reservations.
• Further reading: consult exhibition notes for multimedia content and archival materials that complement the displays.

EXPOSED 2026 presents a comprehensive panorama of contemporary and historical photography, suitable for professionals, enthusiasts and anyone interested in experiencing Turin through images.