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In Bagnacavallo (Ravenna), the Museo Civico delle Cappuccine Reopens with Guido Guidi and Contemporary Photography

The Museo Civico delle Cappuccine in Bagnacavallo (Ravenna) is reopening to the public following renovations to the cultural center’s facilities and is launching a new exhibition season dedicated to photography and contemporary art. The fall pr...
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In Castelnuovo Magra, an exhibition chronicles Basaglia’s revolution and the end of mental hospitals

In Castelnuovo Magra (La Spezia), a photography exhibition chronicles the Basaglia Reform and the history of Italian mental hospitals up to 1978: Through October 18, 2026, the Tower of the Bishops’ Castle of Luni, in the historic center of Castelnuov...
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Turkey: A 2,500-year-old marble statue has been unearthed in the ancient city of Sardis

A monumental marble statue depicting a young man has been discovered inthe ancient city of Sardis (or Sardi), in what is now the Turkish province of Manisa. The discovery, announced by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, is a w...
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Jobs in the Arts and Culture: This Week's Job Postings

This week, we’re once again featuring a selection of job openings, calls for applications, and competitions in the arts and cultural heritage sector, published from July 29 to August 3, 2026. In Milan, the communications agency Ciaopeople is looking...
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In Reggio Emilia, Kandinsky, Klee, and Malevich Reinterpreted Through Florensky’s Thought

Palazzo Magnani in Reggio Emilia will reopen to the public with the exhibition *The Gates of the Invisible: Kandinsky, Klee, and Malevich in the Light of Pavel Florensky’s Thought*, scheduled to run from November 14, 2026, to March 14, 2027. Th...
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Milo Manara’s exhibition at the Labirinto della Masone explores the various interpretations of the labyrinth

From October 3, 2026, to January 6, 2027, the Labirinto della Masone in Fontanellato (Parma) will host VISIONI. “Milo Manara in the Labyrinth,” an exhibition promoted by the Franco Maria Ricci Foundation and organized in collaboration with COMICON, o...
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Max Pechstein Exhibition at Palazzo Zabarella: Over 120 Works by the German Expressionist Artist on Display in Padua

From October 24, 2026, to March 14, 2027, Palazzo Zabarella in Padua will host “Max Pechstein: Expressionism of the Soul, ” a major retrospective exhibition dedicated to one of the leading figuresof German Expressionism. The exhibition traces over fi...
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Arzignano (Vicenza): Mats Bergquist and Angela Glajcar are on display at the Atipografia Gallery

From October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Atipografia gallery in Arzignano, in the province of Vicenza, presents *Minuetto*, an exhibition that brings together the works of Mats Bergquist and Angela Glajcar in a dialogue built around rhythm, mea...
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Greece: Ancient Shipwreck Containing Over 600 Trade Amphorae Discovered on Andros

An ancient shipwreck has been discovered in the waters offthe Greek island of Andros (or Andro) bythe Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of the GreekMinistry of Culture, following a report from a member of the public. The on-site inspection identifie...
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Art on TV from August 2 to 8: Treasures of Ancient Egypt, UNESCO Sites, and Perugino

From August 2 to 8, 2026, Rai Storia, Rai 5, and Sky Arte will feature a selection of programs dedicated to art history, cultural heritage, and its key figures. Documentaries, series, and in-depth features will take viewers on a journey to discover g...
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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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