Kandinsky and Italy at MA*GA Gallarate: exhibition draws 48,000 visitors

Kandinsky and Italy at MA*GA: more than 48,000 visitors

The exhibition focused on Wassily Kandinsky and abstract art at the MA*GA Museum in Gallarate received strong public interest: in roughly four and a half months it welcomed 48,000 visitors. The show opened on 30 November 2025 and closed in the first half of April 2026.

The exhibition itinerary

The display proposed a thematic and historical route that put Kandinsky in dialogue with the Italian abstract movement, offering significant works and critical comparisons.

• Works on display: about 130 items in total.
• Kandinsky works: around 20 pieces by the Russian artist.
• Other featured artists: Paul Klee, Jean Arp, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Antoni Tàpies, Lucio Fontana, Osvaldo Licini, Fausto Melotti, Manlio Rho, Carla Accardi, Giuseppe Capogrossi, Piero Dorazio and others.
• Curators and production: curated by Elisabetta Barisoni and Emma Zanella; organized by Museo MA*GA in collaboration with the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE).

Cultural value and supporters

The exhibition was praised for its scholarly rigour and curatorial quality and received support and patronage from several institutions, including the Ministry of Culture, the Municipality of Gallarate and Regione Lombardia, as well as regional cultural initiatives.

Impact on the territory

Museum leaders and local authorities note that the event helped consolidate MA*GA's status as a key centre for modern and contemporary art, increasing the cultural appeal of the city and surrounding area.

Practical information

• Exhibition period: from 30 November 2025 to 12 April 2026.
• Closure for dismantling: the museum remained closed for dismantling until 23 April 2026.

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