A week of television dedicated to art, from Renaissance painting to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century, including Italian fashion and contemporary exhibitions. From Sunday, October 11, through Saturday, October 17, 2026, Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte will feature documentaries, series, and in-depth programs dedicated to artists, movements, and key figures in art and culture.
On Rai Storia, Monday, October 12, from 5:40 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., tune in to *Domenica con*, dedicated to Amintore Fanfani and Piero della Francesca’s *Resurrection *. On Tuesday, October 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., tune in to *Lavinia and Artemisia: Women and Painters of the 17th Century*, an in-depth look at these two 17th-century artists. On Wednesday, October 14, from 8:35 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., *Passato e Presente* returns with the episode *Frida Kahlo*. The Many Lives of a Revolutionary Woman, with reruns on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 6:40 a.m. and from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m. On Saturday, October 17, from 7:30 p.m. to 7:55 p.m., “Contemporary Stories: Historical Research in Italy” airs, featuring the episode “Altars and Bunkers: War and Peace in the Republic.”
On Rai 5, Sunday, October 11, the art programming begins at 11:56 a.m. with *Passepartout*, followed at 12:26 p.m. by a new episode dedicated to the theme *Art and Design*. On Saturday, October 17, from 12:48 p.m. to 1:51 p.m., *Art Night* returns with an episode from the 2025 season titled *Warhol, an American Prophet*, dedicated to Andy Warhol.
On Sky Arte, Sunday, October 11, the late-night lineup kicks off with the final two episodes of *Fashion—An Italian Revolution*: at 1:15 a.m., “Seduction and Power” (1968–1990), dedicated to the “Made in Italy” era and fashion as a form of protest, featuring Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Krizia, Missoni, Gianfranco Ferré, Romeo Gigli, Moschino, and Valentino; at 2:15 a.m., *The Gender of the Dress* (1990–present), which chronicles the shift toward a more minimalist aesthetic and a growing focus on inclusivity. At 5:30 a.m., “The Editor Is In” is scheduled, featuring an episode dedicated to Harlan Draka, a character from the comic book “Dampyr.” At 8:00 a.m., *Beyond the Horizon: Magellan and the New Routes of Design* airs, a journey aboard Azimut’s Magellan 27M yacht, exploring innovation and aesthetic research. At 10:05 a.m. , the documentary *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait* traces the career of the American artist who transformed kitsch and pop culture into works of art.
At 11:40 a.m., *Beyond the Horizon* returns, followed at noon by *Design Week 2026: The Fabulous City*, a special dedicated to Italian and international design presented both inside and outside the 2026 Salone del Mobile. In the afternoon, at 2:05 p.m ., *Vite* – The Art of the Possible is dedicated to Brunello Cucinelli, who also stars in the documentary *Brunello, the Gentle Visionary*, airing at 2:35 p.m., which traces his journey from the Umbrian countryside to the building of a luxury cashmere empire, as told by Giuseppe Tornatore. At 5 : 00 p.m. , *Fluxus: We Are Art* explores creative processes through the testimonies of contemporary art professionals.
At 5:50 p.m. , *Arte Povera – Notes for History* reconstructs the history and influence of the movement on contemporary art. At 7:20 p.m., *Picasso* airs, dedicated to the life, loves, and masterpieces of Pablo Picasso. At 8:40 p.m., ArtBox returns with in-depth coverage of the exhibition *Metamorphoses: Ovid and the Arts*, a conversation with Marco Belpoliti on the topic of drones, the rediscovery of Mariuccia Secol’s feminist research at the Muzeum Susch, and the exhibition *Erwin Wurm. *Dreamers* at the Fortuny Museum in Venice. At 9:15 p.m. , the documentary *Ennio Flaiano, Stranger in His Own Land* traces the life and work of the writer and screenwriter, highlighting his intellectual independence and eclecticism. The day concludes with a new episode of *Vite – L’arte del possibile* at 10:45 p.m. and *Brunello, il visionario garbato* at 11:15 p.m.
On Monday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m., *Grand Tour – Viaggio in Italia* takes Alessandro Sperduti to Venice, followed at 9:30 a.m. by the episode dedicated to Florence. At 10:00 a.m. , *Piero della Francesca: The Enigma on Canvas* explores the life, works, and mysteries of one of the leading figures of the Renaissance. At 12:50 p.m. , *Umberto Eco: The Library of the World* profiles the writer, semiotician, and bibliophile through his vast private library. At 1:45 p.m., ArtBox returns, followed at 2:20 p.m. by the documentary on Ennio Flaiano. At 4:00 p.m. , *Hopper: An American Love Story* explores the works and mysteries of Edward Hopper.
At 5:40 p.m., *Vite – The Art of the Possible* airs again, followed at 6:10 p.m. by the documentary on Brunello Cucinelli. In the evening, at 8:20 p.m., Italian Season presents *Pompeii: The Gardens of Leisure*, a journey to discover the villas and gardens dedicated to *otium* along the Campania coast in the 1st century A.D. At 9:15 p.m., *Semidei* retraces the 1972 discovery of the Riace Bronzes and the story of the two warriors who emerged from the sea. At 10:45 p.m ., *Pompeii: Eros and Myth*, featuring Isabella Rossellini, takes viewers on a journey through the archaeological site via a cinematic narrative blending art and mystery.
On Tuesday, October 13, following the late-night rerun of *Pompeii: The Gardens of Leisure*, at 6 a.m., *ArtBox* offers an overview of art exhibitions in Italy and abroad, featuring experts, collectors, and curators. At 8:55 a.m. , *Fluxus: We Are Art* returns. At 10:25 a.m. , *Grand Tour – Journey Through Italy* takes viewers to Rome. At 11:00 a.m. , *Raphael: The Young Prodigy* traces the artistic career of the Renaissance painter, focusing in particular on his portraits of women.
At 12:35 p.m., *Italian Season* returns with *Pompeii: The Gardens of Leisure*, followed at 1:30 p.m. by *Pompeii: Eros and Myth*. In prime time, at 8:40 p.m., ArtBox presents a new episode dedicated to exhibitions and interviews with artists and critics. At 9:15 p.m., *Italy for Movies* explores abandoned sites undergoing restoration and revitalization projects, while at 10:05 p.m., a second episode takes viewers on a journey to discover sacred lands and spiritual sites. At 10:55 p.m., *ArtBox* returns.
Late Wednesday night, October 14, Italy for Movies will once again air the two episodes dedicated to abandoned places and spiritual journeys. At 9:50 a.m., Grand Tour – Viaggio in Italia returns to Rome, while at 10:25 a.m., it takes viewers to Naples. At 11 :00 a.m., *Michelangelo – Infinito*, produced by Sky Cinema and featuring Enrico Lo Verso as the artist and Francesco Pannofino as the narrator, traces the life and work of Michelangelo. At 12:30 p.m., *Picasso* revisits the Spanish master, followed at 1:30 p.m. by *ArtBox*. In the afternoon, at 2:05 p.m. and 2:55 p.m., the two episodes of *Italy for Movies* dedicated to places undergoing transformation and spiritual journeys will be rebroadcast.
On Thursday, October 15, at 10:10 a.m. , *Fluxus: We Are Art* returns to explore contemporary creativity through the experiences of professionals. At 10:40 a.m., *Grand Tour – Viaggio in Italia* takes viewers to Sicily, while at 11:15 a.m., the next episode is dedicated to Genoa. At 11:50 a.m., *Io, Leonardo*, starring Luca Argentero and narrated by Francesco Pannofino, offers a journey through the life and mind of Leonardo da Vinci.
In the afternoon, at 4:25 p.m., *Emilio Isgrò, Autocurriculum* traces the career of one of Italy’s leading contemporary artists. At 5:50 p.m., *Palermo: Capital of the Mediterranean* explores the city’s heritage through its iconic landmarks and the testimonies of cultural figures, including Simonetta Agnello Hornby. The evening begins at 8:15 p.m. with *Piero della Francesca: The Enigma on Canvas*. At 9:15 p.m., a series of programs dedicated to the great figures of art history kicks off: *Great Masters* presents an episode on Masaccio, followed at 9:50 p.m. by an episode on Pontormo, at 10:25 p.m. by one dedicated to Giovanni Bellini, and at 11:00 p.m. by an in-depth look at Duccio di Buoninsegna. Finally, at 11:35 p.m., the episode of “Great Masters ” dedicated to Masaccio returns.
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