Naples Showcases Major Art Exhibitions for Easter 2026 Season

Naples presents a diverse cultural program for Easter 2026, featuring multiple significant exhibitions across the city's institutions. The National Archaeological Museum (MANN) launches 'Parthenope. La Sirena e la città' on April 3, exploring the mythological siren Partenope's connection to Naples through over 250 works from forty museums, including a site-specific installation by Francisco Bosoletti, running until July 6. The MADRE museum continues 'Gli Anni. Capitolo 2' until April 6, presenting contemporary art from Neapolitan collections with artists including Cindy Sherman, Mimmo Jodice, and Eva Giolo, alongside Uri Aran's retrospective until May 18. Three pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus are displayed for the first time in Naples at Santa Chiara Complex until June 7, focusing on his mirror writing technique. At Pio Monte della Misericordia, seven international contemporary artists including Antony Gormley and David Salle exhibit works responding to Caravaggio's 'Seven Works of Mercy' until April 24, with pieces joining the permanent collection. Villa Pignatelli hosts 'Warhol Vs Banksy Passaggio a Napoli' until May 24, featuring over 100 works examining both artists' connections to the city. Museo di Capodimonte presents 'Bertozzi & Casoni. Metamorfosi' until April 26, showcasing ceramic works inspired by historical Capodimonte porcelain. Fondazione Morra Greco displays solo exhibitions by Diego Perrone and Manfred Pernice until July 4, marking institutional debuts in Naples for both artists. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta exhibits approximately 120 lithographs by Joan Miró until April 19, curated by Achille Bonito Oliva. These exhibitions highlight Naples' growing contemporary art scene alongside its historical heritage during the spring 2026 season.