Exhibitions to Note: Boetti in Venice and Other Shows in Italy

If you're planning cultural outings in the coming months, here is an overview of notable exhibitions and art projects around Italy, with practical advice to help organize your visit.

• Alighiero Boetti — SMAC Venice (San Marco Art Centre), Venice

  What to see: about one hundred works tracing the artist's trajectory, highlighting the recurring theme of the “double” in his research.

  Period: until 22 November 2026.

  Address: P.za San Marco, 105, 30124 Venice.

• Mimmo Rotella 1945-2005 — Palazzo Ducale, Genoa (Sottoporticato)

  What to see: a major retrospective covering the artist's creative phases: from figurative works to décollage, assemblages, overpaintings and late experiments with metal materials.

  Period: until 13 September 2026.

• Silk (Seta) — Palazzo Moroni, Bergamo

  What to see: an event focused on the silk supply chain: from mulberry cultivation to textile production, with historical insights and contemporary creations, including a tribute to Capucci.

  Period: 16 and 17 May 2026.

• Sacred Bread. The Paths of Bread — Spazio Messina, Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan

  What to see: a photographic project by Stefano Torrione featuring 77 black-and-white images from over six years of research into the role of bread in Mediterranean rituals and social life.

  Period: the exhibition has recently opened: check the venue's website for current opening dates and times.

Practical tips for your visit

• Always check opening hours and whether booking is required on the venue's official website before you go.
• Some venues have timed-entry tickets or limited capacity: plan travel time and possible queues accordingly.
• Check accessibility and services (lifts, tactile routes, audio guides) if needed.
• If you want to visit multiple exhibitions in one day, check how close the venues are and schedule breaks to make the day manageable.

Note: dates reported are those indicated by the events; when an opening date is not specified or is uncertain, consult the individual venues for updated information.