miart 2026 in Milan: a fair linking art history and new directions

miart 2026 in Milan: practical information

Dates: 17/04/2026 - 19/04/2026 (VIP preview Thursday 16)

Venue: Allianz MiCo South Wing, Piazzale Carlo Magno, 1 - 20149 Milan (MI)

Organiser: Fiera Milano · Artistic Director: Nicola Ricciardi

What to expect

The 30th edition of miart offers a curated route that spans more than a century of art history, pairing 20th-century masterpieces with current artistic research. Under the title "New Directions," the fair highlights innovation and a plurality of voices across contemporary practices.

Sections and layout

• Emergent: entrance-level section focused on experimental galleries and projects (curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini).
• Established: features galleries whose projects bridge the 20th century and contemporary production.
• Established Anthology: explores historical narratives and temporal transformations.

A total of 160 galleries from 24 countries participate, addressing themes such as identity, memory, the body, social structures and climate change across diverse media.

Special projects and highlights

• Movements: a special programme for moving-image works, in collaboration with the St. Moritz Art Film Festival; curated by Stefano Rabolli Pansera, presenting about 20 artist films.
• A series of awards and acquisition funds supporting emerging talents and institutional collections.
• Connections with Milan Art Week: openings, installations and city-wide projects during the fair week.

Visitor tips

• Check the official website for opening hours and ticket information before planning your visit.
• Plan your route according to the three sections to make the most of the visit.
• Look for the schedule of talks, screenings and collateral events to catch special programmes.

Useful info: consult the event's official channels for the latest updates on programme, schedules and tickets.