Miart 2026: Milan as an international hub for contemporary art

Miart 2026: Milan as an international hub for contemporary art

When: 17–19 April 2026 • Where: Allianz MiCo, Milan. The 30th edition of Miart confirms its strategic role for galleries, curators and collectors.

The fair is organized around the theme "New Directions", emphasizing structured curatorial proposals and high-quality projects. Miart 2026 brings together 160 galleries from 24 countries, with an increased focus on experimental programmes and city-wide integration.

Highlights and format

A key addition is the "Movements" section, dedicated to the evolving dynamics of contemporary practice. Miart also strengthens ties with the urban fabric through satellite exhibitions, public events and institutional partnerships that make Milan a temporary cultural ecosystem.

• Curatorial focus: clearly defined exhibition projects.
• International participation: galleries and operators from 24 countries.
• City–fair integration: offsite events and collaborations across Milan.

Intesa Sanpaolo and the Ryman / Schifano exhibition

Main partner Intesa Sanpaolo presents "Ryman / Schifano, Standard / Variations. 1960–1970", curated by the fair's artistic direction. The exhibition connects the fair spaces with Gallerie d'Italia, offering a dialogue between two distinct artistic languages united by a balance between discipline and improvisation, with nods to jazz influences.

Noteworthy is the special opening of the historic Gallerie d'Italia vault, repurposed as an exhibition space showcasing works from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Vault visits at Gallerie d'Italia

Practical information for guided visits to the vault (Gallerie d'Italia – Milan, entrance from Via Manzoni 10):

• Visit length: 45 minutes.
• Language: the 13:00 slot is in English; other slots are in Italian.
• Opening times during Miart: Friday 17 April 13:00–18:00, Saturday 18 April 13:00–18:00, Sunday 19 April 11:00–18:00.
• Activities are free except for the museum entry ticket; places are limited and reservation is required by email: [email protected].
• Free entry to Gallerie d'Italia (including the vault visit) for holders of a Miart admission ticket.

Market-focused programming

Miart 2026 strengthens its role as an economic platform with sessions on taxation, trusts, generational transfer and art advisory services. These meetings aim to deliver practical tools for collectors and art investors.

Why attend

• To discover curated projects and selected works from international galleries.
• To attend talks and sessions focused on the art market and collecting.
• To visit linked exhibitions across the city, including special openings at Gallerie d'Italia.

Miart 2026 addresses both specialist visitors and the general public interested in contemporary trends. For tickets, full programme and collateral events, check the fair's official channels and organiser communications.