The Exhibitions and Events Not to Be Missed in March and April

Photo courtesy of Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali

Bari: Pino Pascali – Toti Scialoja. Confluenze
Confluenze is the first exhibition dedicated to Pino Pascali in Bari since 1981, a tribute and celebration of the great Apulian artist, internationally recognized, whose works are present in the largest collections worldwide. The rooms of the Kursaal Santalucia in Bari host a visual itinerary that restores, for the first time, the personal and artistic dialogue between Toti Scialoja and Pino Pascali, key figures in the Italian art scene of the Fifties and Sixties. The exhibition, divided into five sections, highlights the shared inspirations and surprising correspondences between themes and imaginations.

Until May 4, 2025
At the Kursaal Santalucia Theatre


Felice Casorati, Portrait of Renato Gualino (1923-24; oil on plywood; Viareggio, Matteucci Institute)

Milan: Casorati
Dedicated to one of the most influential and recognized protagonists of 20th-century Italian art, the Felice Casorati exhibition is a retrospective that reconstructs the entire career of the artist, retracing the various phases of his painting. Designed for the rooms of Palazzo Reale, the exhibition gathers one hundred key works, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints, from prestigious private collections and museums. The show also highlights the artist’s versatility, extending beyond painting into other fields of art: from sculpture and graphic design to illustration and his passion for music, which led him to a significant career as a set designer and costume designer.

Until June 29, 2025
At Palazzo Reale


Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother (horizontal), silver print, 1936

Perugia: Dorothea Lange
Over 130 images that redefined the parameters of 20th-century documentary photography: from the dust of roads traveled by migrant workers in central U.S. states during the Thirties to the fences of internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II. Lives, stories, and experiences captured in Dorothea Lange’s photos, which have become timeless symbols that continue to invite reflection on the human condition through the lens of one of the greatest photographers of the past century.

Until March 23, 2025
At Palazzo della Penna


Ellion Erwitt 'PARIS', 1989

Pisa: Elliott Erwitt - Icons
This exhibition celebrates the photographic genius of Elliott Erwitt with 80 iconic shots that capture the history, customs, and irony of the 20th century. The displayed images offer a unique glimpse into his long career, revealing his surreal, romantic, and often playful gaze that made his style unmistakable.
"Together with Elliott, we selected each piece to create a path that represents his brilliance, his view of the world, and his ability to portray humanity with lightness and depth." – Biba Giacchetti, exhibition curator.

Until May 4, 2025
At the Arsenali Repubblicani


Photo courtesy of Museo Civico Medievale

Bologna: Prospettive d’Oriente
This exhibition features an incredible collection of Asian works from the Norman Jones collection, donated to the Municipality of Bologna in 2023 by his daughter Ruth. 150 works of various kinds – including textiles, sculptures, miniatures, prints, drawings, and watercolors – reflect Norman Jones’ lifelong interest in history, cultures, and art.

Until May 5, 2025
At Museo Civico Medievale


Photo courtesy of Rivoli

Rivoli: Il Castello Incantato
Recognizing children and young people as the 'ideal visitors' to the spaces of the Castello di Rivoli, the Il Castello Incantato exhibition presents an inclusive and participatory space, a journey designed by young people for young people through co-design activities. For the first time, the narrative around the works will be a work in progress, created alongside a group of young people from Rivoli, aged 6 to 17. Inspired by the concept of the museum as a gathering place, Il Castello Incantato is a space where art is at the heart of a process of learning and growth involving the entire community.

Until December 19, 2025
At Castello di Rivoli


Photo courtesy of Palazzo Boncompagni

Bologna: Alfredo Pirri. Ritratto di Palazzo
Alfredo Pirri transforms the spaces of the Palace into a unique journey between immersive installations, light, and memory. Ritratto di Palazzo is not just an exhibition, but a dialogue between works, people, the ghosts of the past, and the shadows of the future. It’s an unmissable opportunity to discover the Palace in a new light and experience an artistic experience that challenges the boundaries of time, space, and perception. Pirri’s works, ranging from environmental installations to paintings on reflective materials, engage in a strong dialogue with the surrounding space, transforming it into an integral element of the artwork.

Until April 30, 2025
At Palazzo Boncompagni


Photo courtesy of Spazio Balderi

Milan: Abitare lo spazio
A complementary couple in both work and life, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli were multi-faceted creatives active in various fields from the 1950s to the early 2000s. On the 70th anniversary of Ammannati Vitelli’s entry into the design world, their daughter, Elisabetta Vitelli, and architect Anna Maske, a former collaborator, present their work to the public. The exhibition draws from their vast archive, reigniting the spotlight on the Milanese architects and designers still featured in Italian brand catalogs and appreciated in the modern antiques market.

Until April 13, 2025
At Spazio Balderi


Photo courtesy of Photo Vogue Festival

Milan: PhotoVogue Festival 2025
Since its inception, the PhotoVogue Festival has supported both ethically and aesthetically significant themes, exploring topics such as the female gaze, representation, masculinity, inclusivity, and the reworking of history. It has examined the pervasive influence of images on our understanding of the world and addressed cutting-edge issues, including the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications in image creation. This year, the festival offers a rich program of exhibitions, panels, presentations, and digital showcases, providing an inclusive platform for dialogue and reflection. Visitors are invited to engage with a global community of artists, thought leaders, and organizations committed to environmental management and sustainability.

March 6-9, 2025
At BASE Milano


Domenico D'Oora, Untitled, 2024, polimero acrilico su Multistrato Mdf, truciolare, legno, Pvc sagomati,

Padua: Painting Never Lies
In recent decades, Domenico D’Oora has embarked on an artistic journey defined by expressive coherence, exploring the very identity of painting. D’Oora views painting as a “system of relationships,” where space, color, light, and time interact in continuous dialogue. His works, characterized by the use of monochromatic colors that are never monotonous, renounce figurative representation but are disturbed by ripples that traverse their surfaces. The exhibition "Painting Never Lies," curated by Nicola Galvan for AD Dal Pozzo Galleria d’Arte, invites the audience to experience a dimension of chromatic soundness through the use of tertiary colors.

Until March 29, 2025
At AD Dal Pozzo Galleria d’Arte


Maurits Cornelis Escher, Giorno e Notte (1938)

Asti: Escher
In Asti, an exhibition of over 100 works, accompanied by educational insights, videos, and immersive rooms, presents the entire artistic journey of Escher, from his early works to his travels in Italy and the various artistic techniques he mastered. The exhibition features his most famous works, including Hand with Reflecting Sphere (1935), Bond of Union (1956), Metamorphosis II (1939), Day and Night (1938), and the iconic Emblemata series.

Until May 11, 2025
At Palazzo Mazzetti


Photo courtesy of Donazione Falletti

Prato: Tesori di seta. Capolavori tessili dalla donazione Falletti
Held in the room dedicated to historical textiles, Tesori di seta showcases the collection of the Florentine doctor Giovanni Falletti, featuring exquisite textile masterpieces, embroidery, books, prints, jewelry, historical weapons, and ritual masks from Europe, Asia, and Africa. The exhibition takes visitors through four centuries of excellence in textile manufacturing, weaving together styles, materials, and production techniques.

Until December 21, 2025
At the Museo del Tessuto


Photo courtesy of Museo della Ceramica

Savona/Albissola Marina: BAJ. BajchezBaj
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Enrico Baj’s birth, the BAJ. BajchezBaj exhibition offers the largest retrospective ever dedicated to his ceramic work. The show presents about 100 pieces, some never exhibited before, from the Enrico Baj Archive in Vergiate, the collections of the museums in Savona and Albisola, and a select group of private collectors.

Until March 30, 2025
At the Museo della Ceramica in Savona and MuDA – Museo Diffuso Albisola


Photo courtesy of Assab One

Milan: La quinta stagione
Ten designers were invited to imagine a possible transformation, real or metaphorical, of the Cimiano district through graphic representation. The fifth season here becomes a metaphor for a renewed environmental dimension, a possible design space capable of nurturing regenerative practices and inclusive activities for the communities that inhabit it.

Event realised as part of the project La Quinta Stagione supported by Laboratorio di Creatività Contemporanea, promoted by the General Directorate for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture. 

Until March 22, 2025
At Assab One