Must-see exhibitions in Italy

An overview of notable exhibitions from May to November 2026, with practical information to plan visits to key exhibition venues across Italy.

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

What to see: a selection of about one hundred works tracing the artist's career, with special focus on the theme of the "double" present 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: figurative works, décollage, assemblages, overpaintings and experiments with metal materials.

Period: until 13 September 2026.

Silk (Seta) — Palazzo Moroni, Bergamo

What to see: an exhibition documenting the entire silk production chain, from mulberry cultivation to textile manufacturing, with historical insights and contemporary creations; includes 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 made up of 77 black-and-white images, the result of over six years of research into the role of bread in Mediterranean ritual and social traditions.

Period: recently inaugurated; check the venue website for exact dates and opening hours before you go.

Practical tips for visiting

• Check times and bookings: many venues require timed tickets or limited entries.
• Accessibility: confirm the availability of lifts, tactile routes and audio guides if needed.
• Plan your travel: allow enough time if you want to visit multiple exhibitions in one day.
• Up-to-date information: consult the venue's official website for special openings, closures or related events.