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Art Hotels in Venice: When Art, Luxury & Hospitality Meet
Inside Venice’s Art Hotels: Featuring Works by Max Farina In the realm of high-end hospitality, the modern luxury hotel experience is increasingly enriched by artistic and sensory dimensions. Among these, contemporary art has emerged as a key player, transforming many...
Casa Sanlorenzo: Venice’s New Hub for Contemporary Art
Casa Sanlorenzo: Venice’s Contemporary Art Hub In a city where history whispers from every stone and canal, Venice continues to embrace innovation without losing its soul. The latest chapter in its ongoing cultural renaissance is the opening of Casa Sanlorenzo, a new...
Carlo Scarpa and the Biennale di Venezia: Art & Architecture Exhibit
Exhibition in Possagno: Carlo Scarpa and the BiennaleFrom June 22, 2025, the Gypsotheca Antonio Canova in Possagno presents a significant exhibition dedicated to the celebrated Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa, exploring his long-standing and multifaceted relationship...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Luxury Wedding in Venice, June 2025
A Celebrity Wedding Set Against the Romantic Canals of Venice Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and one of the world’s richest individuals, will marry journalist and media personality Lauren Sanchez in a three-day luxury Venice event from June 26 to 28, 2025. With...
Milan Art Gallery: Thaddaeus Ropac Opens with Fontana Exhibition
Ropac expands to Italy with a New Space in Milan’s Palazzo Belgioioso In a significant move for the international art world, Thaddaeus Ropac has opened his first Italian art gallery in the heart of Milan. Housed within the historic Palazzo Belgioioso, the new location...
Phototaxis by Paolo Pretolani: Light and Art at Orsoni Venice
A dazzling UV Mosaic Installation at Orsoni furnace in Venice From May 12 to June 21, 2025, the historic Orsoni furnace in Venice presents Phototaxis, a captivating new work of art by contemporary artist Paolo Pretolani. Situated in the iconic "Color Library" of...
June 2025 Art Exhibitions in Italy: Photography & Contemporary Art
A Guide to Art Shows Mixing Masterpieces and Avant-Garde Artworks Italy’s vibrant art scene offers an exceptional array of exhibitions in June 2025, from groundbreaking photography retrospectives to innovative installations by contemporary artists.Wangechi Mutu –...
A New Landmark for Contemporary Art in Venice: SMAC
SMAC Opens in Venice as a Hub for Contemporary Art and CultureProcuratie vecchie, Piazza San Marco, Venice. Photo Mike MerkenschlagerArt Exhibition takes center stage as Venice, a city steeped in centuries of artistic legacy, welcomes a dynamic new space dedicated to...
Must-See Art Exhibitions Across Italy – May 2025 Edition
Discover Italy’s Contemporary Art Exhibitions As spring reaches its full bloom, May 2025 unveils a vibrant calendar of art exhibitions across Italy. From Milan to Rome, from Bologna to Nuoro, museums and galleries are hosting an extraordinary lineup of contemporary...
“Avere Vent’Anni”: 20 Years of Youth at Fotografia Europea
Reggio Emilia hosts top photography exhibitions April 24–June 8, 2025 becoming once again the beating heart of contemporary photography with the 20th edition of Fotografia Europea. One of Italy’s most important cultural events, the festival returns with the theme...
A Dialogue in Marble: Giò Pomodoro and Gigi Guadagnucci Meet in Massa
Contemporary sculptures shine in Massa, heart of Tuscany’s marble art The exhibition “Gigi Guadagnucci | Giò Pomodoro: A Conversation on Nature” opens on June 21—Summer Solstice—at the Gigi Guadagnucci Museum, commemorating two significant anniversaries: the 110th...
20 Years of Max Mara Art Prize for Women Celebrated in Florence
A Pioneering Award Empowering Women in Contemporary Art In the refined setting of Florence's Palazzo Strozzi, the gallery spaces of the Strozzina are hosting a landmark exhibition celebrating two decades of the Max Mara art Prize for Women. Titled “Time for Women” ,...
2025 Venice Architecture Biennale: Guide to Art and Exhibitions
From May 10 to November 23, 2025, the world’s attention turns once again to Venice for the Biennale di Venezia, one of the most prestigious cultural events in the photo venice. The 19th International Architecture Exhibition offers an immersive journey into the...
Milan Charity Auction: 40 Italian and Global Artists for Gaza
In times of crisis, contemporary art becomes a voice of solidarity On May 8, 2025, Milan will host a powerful event where 40 Italian artists from Venice and international will come together to support the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. The initiative, held at...
David Hockney: Tradition and Digital Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton
David Hockney Painting Winter-Timber in Bridlington, July 2009 © David Hockney; Photo: Jean Pierre Gonçalves de LimaA 70-Year Journey with a Monumental Retrospective David Hockney takes center stage in Paris with what promises to be the most comprehensive exhibition...
Venice at Expo Osaka 2025: Art, Innovation, and Future
Italian Pavilion Opens with a Message of Renewal and Creativity Italian artist Venice scene marks the spirit of cultural innovation as the countdown for Expo 2025 Osaka has officially begun. With the theme “Designing the Future Society for Our Lives”, the event...
US Tariffs Threaten Europe’s Art Market and Design Industry
How Art Galleries Mirror Global Artistic and Economic Trends Art gallery activities and artworks often reflect the global dynamics of the creative economy. Behind every artwork sold or piece of design exported lies a delicate network of international...
Salone del Mobile 2025: Design, Designers & Architects Shape Future
April 8–13, 2025, Milan Takes Center Stage in Global Design with the return of Salone del Mobile Milano and Fuorisalone. The city becomes a vibrant stage for innovation, art, and architecture, where the worlds of designers, architects, and creatives converge to...
Milano Scultura 2025: Sculpture, Contemporary Art, Architecture
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi – Varedo (MB)Milano Scultura opens its doors at Villa Bagatti Valsecchi This prestigious event stands out on the national and international art scene as the only Italian fair entirely devoted to the world of three-dimensional artistic...
M9 Museum Mestre opens exhibition “Saved Art, Masterpieces Beyond War”
Arte Salvata, M9 Museo del ‘900 Mestre, exhibition view Saved Art: Masterpieces Beyond War from the MuMa of Le Havre. From March 15 to August 31, 2025, this exhibition aims to highlight the resilience of art in the face of war's destruction, serving as a shared...
