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Gregory Crewdson on display at the Chiostri di San Pietro in Reggio Emilia: his trilogy brought together

From October 10, 2026, to January 17, 2027 , the Chiostri di San Pietro in Reggio Emilia will host an exhibition featuring Gregory Crewdson. Eveningside. Curated by Jean-Charles Vergne and organized in collaboration with Gallerie d’Italia – Int...
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Roy Lichtenstein at the Kunstmuseum Basel: Over 50 prints on display, many of them being shown for the first time

From August 22, 2026, to March 14, 2027, the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel presents “Roy Lichtenstein. Sweet Dreams, Baby!, a major exhibition dedicated to one of the leading figures of Pop Art. Curated by Fabienne Ruppen, the exhibition brings together...
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Elliott Erwitt in Bologna: A Glimpse into the Most Intimate Side of the Photographer Who Chronicled the 20th Century

From October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna will host the exhibition* : Elliott Erwitt. The Art of Observation*, dedicated to one of the leading figures in 20th-century photography. The project, curated by B...
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In Locarno, an exhibition explores the mechanisms of vision through contemporary art

An exhibition in Locarno explores the mechanisms of vision through contemporary art. From August 6, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the Museo Casa Rusca will host *L’Occhio Dinamico. Traiettorie della Percezione* (The Dynamic Eye: Trajectories of Pe...
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Christie's is auctioning the Durand-Ruel Collection: 62 masterpieces are up for sale, including a Monet valued at 15 million euros

On October 22, 2026, in Paris, Christie’s will auction 62 museum-quality works from the Durand-Ruel Collection, one of the most anticipated events on the international art market. The sale, organized during Art Basel Paris week, brings together maste...
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The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation Joins the National Museum System: Official Recognition as a Museum

The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation has officially joined the National Museum System, having been recognized as a museum by the Piedmont Region as part of the accreditation process for non-state museums. The recognition was granted by Executive De...
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Project to Enhance the Carsulae Archaeological Site Gets Underway

The new plan to enhancethe Carsulae Archaeological Site, in the province of Terni, is taking shape. Supported by the Ministry of Culture with initial funding of 2 million euros as part of the “Grandi Progetti Beni Culturali” program, the project aims...
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Capodimonte: The Carracci paintings—copies of Correggio’s lost frescoes—have been restored and brought together for the first time

A new exhibition has opened in Room 18 of the Capodimonte Museum, bringing together for the first time in a single room the six paintings on canvas by Annibale and Agostino Carracci, copies of the lost frescoes painted by Correggio forthe apse of the...
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The Golden Hall at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum will be restored to its original appearance

At the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan, the Salone Dorato is the focus of a major restoration project supported by the World Monuments Fund, one of the leading international organizations dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage, which has be...
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An exhibition in Biella explores Divisionism as the origin of the Italian avant-garde

From November 28, 2026, to April 4, 2027, Biella will host one of the most comprehensive exhibitions dedicated to Italian Divisionism, with a particular focus on its evolution in the early 20th century. Palazzo Gromo Losa and Palazzo Ferrero will hos...
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Roman Inscription Missing Since 1943 and Rediscovered in the U.S. Returned to the Civitavecchia Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia is preparing to welcome an artifact of extraordinary historical, documentary, and symbolic value. To mark the museum’s reopening, scheduled for September 18 following a major renovation and redesign...
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The Way of St. Francis is born—a major route that brings together the main pilgrimage routes dedicated to the saint of Assisi

The “Cammino di Francesco – Il Cammino della Luce” is launched—a new project that brings together, in a single major route, the main pilgrimage routes dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi and the itineraries linked to the history of the Francisca...
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Frank Gehry's Benson House, one of his rare residential designs, is up for sale

A rare home designed by Frank Gehry (Toronto, 1929 – Santa Monica, 2025) has hit the California real estate market. It is the Benson House, the architect’s only residence in Calabasas, California—a project completed in 1981 that represent...
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Tashkent's Modernist Architecture Is Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Tashkent’smodernist architecture has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made by the World Heritage Committee during its 48th session, currently underway in Busan, recognizing an architectural heritage that c...
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Catawiki Expands Its Art Auctions: The Classical Art Department Is Launched

Catawiki is expanding its offerings in the art collecting sector with the launch of its new Classical Art department, presented as part of the “Great Masters from Classic to Contemporary Art” auction, scheduled to take place online from July 24 to Au...
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Sardinia: A monumental Tomb of the Giants Discovered Near Macomer

In the municipality of Bortigali ( Nuoro), in the heart of Sardinia, a Tomb of the Giants has been discovered at the Carrarzu Iddia archaeological site, near the town of Macomer: This discovery enriches our understanding of Nuragic civilization and h...
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Titian’s *Venus* from the Prado is coming to Verona for the centennial of Castelvecchio

From October 31, 2026, to January 31, 2027, a major masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance will, on an exceptional basis, leave the Prado Museum in Madrid to be exhibited at the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona. Titian ’s *Venus with a Dog and an Organ...
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PAC2026: 29 Projects Selected; 3 Million for Contemporary Public Heritage

The Ministry of Culture has announced the results of PAC2026—the Plan for Contemporary Art—a public call for proposals launched by the General Directorate for Contemporary Creativity within the Department of Cultural Activities. The initiative, which...
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The Prado celebrates *The Odyssey* with a visual journey through its masterpieces inspired by classical myths

To mark the release of Christopher Nolan’s*The Odyssey*, the Prado Museum in Madrid is presenting a video dedicated to the great myths of classical antiquity. The audiovisual presentation brings together a selection of paintings, sculptures, and draw...
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Foreign Works of Art Loaned to Italy for Exhibitions Cannot Be Seized: New Law in Effect as of August 12

On August 12, 2026, the new law—published in the Official Gazette—will take effect, governingthe exemption from seizure of foreign works of art and cultural property loaned to Italy for temporary exhibitions. The measure aims to strengthen internatio...
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Florence: GAMB Launches “Notturno al Museo,” a Photography Contest Focusing on Evening Openings

The evening light changes the way museum spaces are perceived and offers new ways of interpreting the works: this is the inspiration behind “Notturno al Museo,” the photography contest sponsored by GAMB — the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence...
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Roberto Floreani brings his abstract work to the GASC collection in Milan

From October 5 to November 8, 2026, the Villa Clerici venue in Milan will host *La Via Astratta*, a solo exhibition by Roberto Floreani organized by GASC | Galleria d’Arte Sacra dei Contemporanei and Isorropia Homegallery, curated by Luigi Code...
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Rimini: Medieval passages from the Codex of San Gaudenzo, discovered by the University of Trento, are brought to life for the first time

For the first time, pieces from the Codex of San Gaudenzo will be performed live—a precious medieval musical repertoire brought to light thanks to a research project led by musicologist Francesco Zimei of the Department of Literature and Philosophy a...
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Farewell to Simone Forti, a pioneer of postmodern dance and contemporary performance

Simone Forti, an Italian-American artist considered one of the most influential figures in the history of postmodern dance and contemporary performance, has passed away at the age of 91. The news of her passing marks the end of an artistic journey th...
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Claudio Strinati Appointed President of the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has expanded the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage and Landscape by appointing art historian Claudio Strinati as chair of the Ministry’s technical-scientific advisory body. The appointment takes effect on Ju...
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