Must-see exhibitions in May 2026 across Italy

Must-see exhibitions in May 2026 across Italy

May brings several notable museum shows in Italy. Below is a practical overview with dates, venues and the main themes to help you decide which exhibitions to visit.

• GAM Torino – "Un altro Novecento. Works on paper from the GAM collections"

  From 21 May to 1 November 2026. A large selection (over 600 works) focusing on drawing, prints and works on paper; includes interventions by contemporary artists and projects dedicated to Vincenzo Agnetti and Lisetta Carmi. Recommended for those interested in graphic and photographic practices of the 20th century.

• PAV – Parco d’Arte Vivente, Turin – "Claudio Costa. Metamagico"

  From 16 May to 11 October 2026. A solo show revisiting Costa’s 1970s work through installations, display cases and archival materials; it examines links between material culture, biological memory and ritual.

• Triennale Milano – "Francesco Clemente. In Between"

  From 29 May to 6 September 2026. A major retrospective gathering around 70 works, from rarely shown pieces to recent paintings; it explores the theme of being ‘‘in-between’’ worlds, identities and artistic traditions.

• Triennale Milano – "Davide Stucchi. Temporary Rooms"

  From 14 May to 4 October 2026. A project that converts exhibition spaces into domestic-like rooms, blurring the line between art and design and prompting reflection on contemporary living and memory.

Practical tips: check museum websites for opening hours, ticketing and possible room reorganizations—many institutions refresh permanent displays alongside temporary shows.