Emilia-Romagna's Must-See Summer 2026 Exhibitions: From Brian Eno to Andy Warhol
In Parma, Brian Eno presents two new projects: 'SEED', a unique audio installation in collaboration with Ece Temelkuran at Giardini di San Paolo, and 'My Light Years', marking his first significant exhibition in Europe at Ospedale Vecchio. Both exhibits will remain accessible until August 2, 2026. Meanwhile, Fontanellato's Labirinto della Masone features more than 150 pieces by Erté until September 13. Franco Guerzoni's 'Museo Ideale' at Museo Guatelli in Ozzano Taro is available until July 26. Reggio Emilia's Collezione Maramotti showcases Ndayé Kouagou's inaugural Italian solo exhibition alongside Giuditta Branconi's 'Cannon Fodder', also through July 26. Luigi Ghirri's 'A series of dreams' at Palazzo dei Musei will be on view until February 28, 2027. Additionally, Francesco Guccini's exhibition at Spazio Gerra runs until October 18, and 'Visioni necessarie' at Fondazione Ago is open until August 23.
Key facts
- Brian Eno's 'SEED' at Giardini di San Paolo includes an audio installation created with Ece Temelkuran, later to be permanently installed at Casa del Suono.
- Erté exhibition at Labirinto della Masone features over 150 works, many never exhibited before.
- Franco Guerzoni show at Museo Guatelli includes collaborations with Luigi Ghirri and Franco Vaccari.
- Ndayé Kouagou's first Italian solo show at Collezione Maramotti includes a video inspired by photo-novels.
- Giuditta Branconi's 'Cannon Fodder' at Collezione Maramotti features an immersive installation.
- Luigi Ghirri exhibition at Palazzo dei Musei explores his fascination with music, referencing Bob Dylan and Lucio Dalla.
- Francesco Guccini exhibition at Spazio Gerra uses nine songs to structure the show.
- Bernd & Hilla Becher retrospective at Fondazione MAST includes over 350 original photographs.
Entities
Artists
- Brian Eno
- Ece Temelkuran
- Erté
- Franco Guerzoni
- Luigi Ghirri
- Franco Vaccari
- Ndayé Kouagou
- Giuditta Branconi
- Francesco Guccini
- Frida Kahlo
- Edward Weston
- Lucienne Bloch
- Lola Álvarez Bravo
- Julien Levy
- Nickolas Muray
- Gisèle Freund
- Imogen Cunningham
- Leo Matiz
- Bernard Silberstein
- Graciela Iturbide
- Giuseppe Chiari
- Gianni Celati
- Bob Dylan
- Lucio Dalla
- Bernd Becher
- Hilla Becher
- Wolfango Peretti Poggi
- Andy Warhol
- Raffaele De Grada
- Alberto Sughi
- Mattia Moreni
- Umberto Folli
- Giulio Ruffini
- Giovanni Cappelli
- Francesco Verlicchi
- Raffaele Quida
- Carlo Zauli
Institutions
- Giardini di San Paolo
- Ospedale Vecchio
- Casa del Suono
- Labirinto della Masone
- Museo Guatelli
- Collezione Maramotti
- Palazzo dei Musei
- Spazio Gerra
- Fondazione Ago
- Palazzina dei Giardini
- Palazzo Pepoli
- MAMbo
- Fondazione MAST
- Museo San Domenico
- Palazzo dei Diamanti
- Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste
- Museo Carlo Zauli
- Fellini Museum
- Artribune
Locations
- Parma
- Italy
- Fontanellato
- Ozzano Taro
- Reggio Emilia
- Modena
- Bologna
- Imola
- Ferrara
- Ravenna
- Faenza
- Rimini
- Emilia-Romagna