Kandinsky and Italy at MA*GA Gallarate: practical guide to the

The exhibition

Until 12 April 2026 the MA*GA Museum in Gallarate hosts "Kandinsky and Italy", an exhibition that examines Vasily Kandinsky's role in the emergence of abstract art and his impact on Italy’s artistic scene between the 1930s and the post‑war period. The layout favors direct comparisons between international works and Italian responses.

What to see

The display gathers about 130 works arranged in thematic sections, tracing the Bauhaus years, Kandinsky’s international networks and the subsequent Italian developments. Highlights include:

• Rooms comparing Kandinsky with figures such as Paul Klee, Joan Miró and Jean Arp;
• A focused section on Kandinsky's connections with Italian artists like Lucio Fontana, Osvaldo Licini, Fausto Melotti, Manlio Rho, Atanasio Soldati, Carla Accardi, Giuseppe Capogrossi and Piero Dorazio;
• An area dedicated to Bruno Munari, showing how abstraction extends into spatial, kinetic and design experiments;
• Works that illustrate different approaches to colour, sign, rhythm and geometry.

Why visit

The exhibition is suitable both for Kandinsky enthusiasts and for visitors new to abstraction. It stands out for its clear narrative, the quality of the loans and the productive dialogue between international masters and Italian artists, offering a readable path through key moments of twentieth‑century art.

Practical information

• Venue: MA*GA Museum, Via Egidio De Magri 1, Gallarate (VA)
• Run dates: until 12 April 2026
• Opening hours: Tue–Fri 10:00–19:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–19:00; closed Monday. Last admission one hour before closing.
• Special opening Easter 2026: Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April, 11:00–19:00
• Tickets: full €14; reduced €12; special reduced €10; open €16. Free entry for selected categories and under‑14s.
• Audioguide: available for €6

Guided tours

Guided tours on fixed dates:

• Saturday: 16:30
• Sunday: 11:30, 15:00, 16:30

How to get there

Gallarate is well connected from Milan and the surrounding area:

• Train: regional Trenord services to Gallarate (including the S5 line and regional connections)
• Car: Motorway A8/A9 (Autostrada dei Laghi), exit Gallarate
• Bus: local bus services and links towards Malpensa and nearby towns

Quick FAQs

• Until when can I visit? The exhibition runs until 12 April 2026.
• How much is the ticket? Full €14; reduced €12; special reduced €10; open €16. Some categories enter free.
• Are there guided tours? Yes: Saturday 16:30; Sunday 11:30, 15:00 and 16:30.
• Is an audioguide available? Yes, at €6.