Easter week on TV: Museo Egizio in the spotlight and a fresh journey

Main TV highlights (March 30 - April 5, 2026)

This Easter week offers a selection of art and museum programs that span archaeology, design and artist monographs. Below are the main broadcasts to note for museum and art audiences.

Museo Egizio, Turin: a journey through Men and Gods

A feature dedicated to the Museo Egizio presents a guided tour among artifacts, sarcophagi, amulets and statues that document nearly 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization. A well-known narrator brings the museum's collections and their historical significance to a broad audience.

Design: "Modernissimo – Conversazioni" on Sky Arte

Sky Arte schedules Modernissimo – Conversazioni, a five-episode series exploring Italian design and its effects on everyday life. Hosted by Paolo Stella, the format focuses on the stories and ideas behind objects that have shaped the national design scene.

• Format: video podcast available on major platforms and broadcast on TV8.
• Times: Tuesdays at 20:15 and Saturday morning on TV8.
• Featured episode: the second installment examines irony and radical design, centering on Gufram's iconic Cactus, by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello.

Documentaries and artist profiles

Other noteworthy programs include:

• "The Kiss" (Klimt): a documentary tracing the origins of Klimt's masterpiece and its links with Byzantine mosaics, airing Thursday, April 2 at 21:15.
• "Michelangelo: Saint and Sinner": a documentary with crime-drama overtones that recounts the troubled history of Pope Julius II's mausoleum, scheduled Sunday, April 5 at 10:30.

Ancona and social architecture

Rai Storia highlights Ancona, named Italian Capital of Culture 2028, in an episode of "History of Our Cities" that showcases the city's museums and urban landmarks. A separate three-part series looks at architectural projects—schools, prisons and shelters—designed to improve social outcomes and dignity for vulnerable groups.

Why watch

These broadcasts provide accessible insights for both specialist and general audiences: they illuminate museum holdings, explore the cultural roots of major artworks and examine how design and architecture intersect with social needs.