MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas 2026: 15th edition in Milan

MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas 2026 in Milan

From 19 to 22 March 2026 Milan hosts the 15th edition of MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas. The fair takes place at Superstudio Più, via Tortona 27, bringing together galleries, institutions, publishers and partners for four days dedicated to auteur photography.

Key information

• Dates: 19–22 March 2026
• Venue: Superstudio Più, via Tortona 27, Milan
• Organiser: Fiere di Parma
• Artistic Director: Francesca Malgara
• Exhibitors: 111 galleries, institutions, publishers and media partners
• Curatorial theme: Metamorphosis (changes in visual languages)

Event structure

The fair is divided into four main sections designed to showcase contemporary photographic practice and hybrid image territories:

• Main Section: projects by established galleries on the theme of metamorphosis;
• Beyond Photography - Dialogue: interactions between photography, sculpture, installation, performance and video;
• Reportage Beyond Reportage: evolving documentary approaches and layered narratives;
• Focus Latino: perspectives from Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and diasporic communities on identity and migration.

Special projects and partners

Alongside gallery presentations, the fair features special projects developed with institutional and brand partners including BNL BNP Paribas, Deloitte, AON, Eberhard & Co. and Kartell. Initiatives focus on research, training and social engagement, with programmes supporting youth inclusion and awards that promote both established and emerging photographers.

Why attend

MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas functions as a meeting point between market, research and audiences: it offers discovery opportunities for collectors, curators, industry professionals and enthusiasts, presenting historical practices alongside experiments with new technologies and artificial intelligence.

Practical note: for full schedules, ticketing and detailed programme consult the official event channels or the organisers' pages.