Rothko in Florence and exhibitions to mark in your diary

Rothko in Florence: retrospective at Palazzo Strozzi

What: a major retrospective dedicated to Mark Rothko, featuring around seventy works from the 1930s to late paper works. Parts of the exhibition continue at Museo di San Marco and the Vestibule of the Medicea Laurenziana Library.

Where: Palazzo Strozzi, Florence.

Until: 23 August 2026.

Visitor tips: book tickets in advance to secure preferred time slots and avoid peak hours. Some rooms may have limited capacity; check the venue's official booking information before your visit.

Other exhibitions worth seeing

• Milano Art Week – BG Art Gallery: public opening and presentation of new additions to the collection. Period: 13–17 April 2026. A good chance to discover contemporary projects and emerging artists in the BG Art Talent initiative.

• Tullio Pericoli – Terre rupestri e Terremobili: a series of oils where contemporary painting meets prehistoric graffiti of Val Camonica. Where: Pieve di San Siro, Cemmo di Capo di Ponte (Brescia). Until 17 June 2026. Opening hours: Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00; other days by reservation via email.

• Exposed. Torino Photo Festival: thematic festival with 18 exhibitions, including projects focused on women, memory and landscape. Where: multiple venues across Turin. Until 2 June 2026.

• Antonella Cinelli – La libertà di scegliere: works reworking historic photos to commemorate the first time women voted in Italy. Where: Siena. Until 13 June 2026.

• Regine in scena: an exhibition focused on cinematic and theatrical costumes that shaped the image of queens on screen. Where: Turin (check the hosting venue for exact details). Dates and practical information may vary; confirm opening times before attending.

Practical visiting advice

• Book online where possible to skip queues and secure time slots.
• Check opening hours: venues may have special weekend schedules or require reservations on certain days.
• Accessibility: verify facilities for visitors with reduced mobility and availability of guided tours.
• Allow enough time: allocate 60–90 minutes for major retrospectives and 30–45 minutes for smaller temporary shows.