Exposed Torino: a practical day guide to exhibitions and art spaces

Exposed Torino: what to see today

EXPOSED Torino Photo Festival activates the city with exhibitions and events across the Centro, Vanchiglia, Vanchiglietta, Aurora and Barriera neighborhoods. This practical guide lists essential stops for a day dedicated to photography and contemporary art, suitable for professionals, enthusiasts and curious visitors.

Must-see exhibitions and projects

• I Tuffatori (6×3) – a collective exhibition displayed on 26 urban billboards: an open-air route exploring nudity as both a physical experience and a symbolic gesture. The lineup includes emerging photographers and a special contribution from Walter Pfeiffer.
• MAO – Museum of Oriental Art – alongside the major Chiharu Shiota show, the Declinazioni Contemporanee program (third chapter) presents residencies and site-specific commissions; a site-specific work by Bekhbaatar Enkhtur is on view in the South Asia and Himalayan gallery. Some shows are open until the end of June.
• State Archives (Corte section) – two exhibitions: a historical and critical investigation of the photographic nude and a solo show by Ralph Gibson, featuring a selection spanning more than fifty years.
• National Cinema Museum – large-format photographs displayed on the Mole Antonelliana fence that reveal unexpected aspects of cinematic production.
• Galleries and independent spaces – recommended visits to Recontemporary, Fondazione Giorgio Griffa, Mucho Mas!, Galleria Franco Noero, Almanc Inn, Associazione Barriera and Gagliardi e Domke for site-specific projects, installations and solo shows by both emerging and established artists.

Suggested route

Start in the Centro and head north through Vanchiglia and Vanchiglietta to reach Aurora and Barriera. Begin at MAO and the State Archives, then continue to the Cinema Museum and the listed galleries. The route is modular: pick three to six stops depending on how much time you have.

Practical tips

• Plan by area: group visits by neighborhood to minimize travel time.
• Check dates: some exhibitions, like MAO's residency projects, run until the end of June; others are temporary billboard or outdoor installations.
• Prepare for the day: bring water, comfortable shoes and a map of venues; galleries can be quick to visit, while solo shows and site-specific works may require more time.

This itinerary gives a focused and practical overview of the festival’s activities in the city: an efficient way to engage with the festival theme and discover both renowned artists and emerging creative practices.