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MIA Photo Fair 2026: 111 exhibitors, theme Metamorphosis, and new awards in Milan

festival-fair · 2026-03-29

The 15th MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas is scheduled to take place from March 19 to 22, 2026, with a preview set for March 18 at Superstudio Più in Milan. Under the direction of Francesca Malgara, the event will showcase 111 exhibitors, comprising 76 galleries—27 of which are international and 24 are debuting. The theme for 2026 is Metamorphosis, inspired by Ovid's poem. Notable curated sections include Beyond Photography – Dialogue, Reportage Beyond Reportage, and Focus Latino. Featured projects will highlight works by Newsha Tavakolian and others, alongside a show by William Wegman and projects focused on Giovanni Gastel and Nicolò Pudel. Institutional partners include MUSEC and Fondazione Sella, with ten awards to be presented and the Circuito OFF featuring exhibitions throughout Milan.

Key facts

  • 111 exhibitors, 76 galleries, 27 international, 24 first-time participants
  • Theme: Metamorphosis, referencing Ovid
  • Lead image: historic Polaroid by William Wegman
  • Three curated sections: Beyond Photography – Dialogue, Reportage Beyond Reportage, Focus Latino
  • Special projects: BNL BNP Paribas lounge, Deloitte Photo Grant, William Wegman at Aon, Elisabetta Catalano, Giovanni Gastel, Nicolò Pudel
  • Institutions: MUSEC Lugano, Le Stanze della Fotografia, Casa Museo Molinario Colombari, Fondazione Sella, Fondazione Francesca Rava
  • Ten prizes including new Superstudio Photo Award dedicated to Oliviero Toscani
  • Circuito OFF with events at 10 Corso Como, Senato Hotel Milano, Tecno

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas
  • Fiere di Parma
  • Superstudio Più
  • BNL BNP Paribas
  • Fondazione Don Gino Rigoldi
  • Deloitte
  • Aon
  • Eberhard & Co.
  • Kartell Bistrot
  • Portofino Dry Gin
  • MUSEC – Museo delle Culture di Lugano
  • Le Stanze della Fotografia
  • Casa Museo Molinario Colombari
  • Fondazione Sella
  • Fondazione Francesca Rava – NPH Italia ETS
  • Art Defender
  • Irinox
  • The Portfolio Parade
  • Superstudio Photo Award
  • Image Media Excellence Award
  • d la Repubblica
  • 10 Corso Como
  • Senato Hotel Milano
  • Tecno
  • Artribune
  • MIA Photo Fair
  • BNP Paribas
  • BlackCamera
  • MyOwngallery
  • AON
  • Bocconi Art Gallery
  • Università Bocconi
  • Grand Hotel Miramare
  • Colonne28
  • Parma
  • Esquire
  • Hearst Italia
  • Cucù
  • Premio BNL BNP Paribas
  • Fondo Acquisto Fiere di Parma
  • Premio Casa Museo Molinario Colombari
  • Premio miramART
  • Premio Irinox
  • Premio BDC Bonanni Del Rio Catalog
  • The Mall
  • Porta Nuova
  • US Chamber of Commerce
  • Photo Independent Los Angeles
  • Consulate of the Republic of Korea
  • BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas
  • BNL
  • MIA Fair
  • Superstudio Maxi
  • Galleria Eos
  • MAXXI
  • Xiaomi
  • Allianz MiCo
  • miart
  • Hapto Studio
  • Fondazione Deloitte
  • IRINOX
  • Le Stanze della Fotografia di Venezia
  • Archivio Fotografico della Fondazione Sella di Biella
  • FAF – Fondazione Alinari per la Fotografia della Regione Toscana
  • Casa Museo di Ettore Molinario e Rossella Colombari
  • Mudec
  • BASE Milano
  • Viasaterna
  • Vistamare
  • Bonvini
  • Rossana Orlandi
  • Podbielski Contemporary
  • Prometeo
  • Valeria Bella
  • The Pool
  • Henry Beyle
  • Willas Contemporary
  • Cartacea Galleria

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Via Tortona 27
  • Superstudio Più
  • Lugano
  • Switzerland
  • Europe
  • Santa Margherita Ligure
  • Parma
  • Matino
  • Lecco
  • Milano
  • Italia
  • Via Tortona
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • South Korea
  • Porta Nuova
  • P.zza Lina Bo Bardi
  • Iran
  • Via Tortona 27, Milan
  • Venezia
  • Biella
  • Toscana
  • Mudec
  • BASE Milano
  • Allianz MiCo

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