Premio Cairo 2026 Announces Twenty Under-40 Finalists
In 2026, Milan will host the 25th edition of the Premio Cairo, a prestigious award celebrating young artists in Italy. The event's organizers have announced the twenty finalists, all aged under 40, who will present new creations. This year's selection features a wide array of artistic forms, such as painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and graphics. The finalists include Mattia Barbalaco, Ornella Cardillo, Luca Ceccherini, and others. The jury, led by Bruno Corà of the Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini – Collezione Burri, also comprises notable members like Luca Massimo Barbero and Emilio Isgrò. The winner will be revealed on October 12 during a gala at the Museo della Permanente, with the winning piece added to the Collezione Premio Cairo.
Key facts
- Premio Cairo 2026 is the 25th edition.
- Twenty artists under 40 are finalists.
- Finalists include Mattia Barbalaco, Ornella Cardillo, Luca Ceccherini, Nina Ceranić, Martina Cinotti, Lorenzo Conforti, Luca Gioacchino di Bernardo, Lorenzo Ermini, Maria Elisa Ferraris, Alessandro Fogo, Camilla Gurgone, Guglielmo Maggini, Davide Mancini Zanchi, Miriam Marafioti, Silvia Paci, Peng Shuai Paolo, Giotto Riva, Victoria Stoian, Simone Stuto, and Annalaura Tamburrini.
- The jury is chaired by Bruno Corà.
- Other jury members include Luca Massimo Barbero, Mariolina Bassetti, Giovanna Forlanelli, Arturo Galansino, Gianfranco Maraniello, Renata Cristina Mazzantini, and Emilio Isgrò.
- The winner will be announced on October 12.
- The award ceremony and exhibition will be held at the Museo della Permanente.
- The winning work will be added to the Collezione Premio Cairo.
Entities
Artists
- Mattia Barbalaco
- Ornella Cardillo
- Luca Ceccherini
- Nina Ceranić
- Martina Cinotti
- Lorenzo Conforti
- Luca Gioacchino di Bernardo
- Lorenzo Ermini
- Maria Elisa Ferraris
- Alessandro Fogo
- Camilla Gurgone
- Guglielmo Maggini
- Davide Mancini Zanchi
- Miriam Marafioti
- Silvia Paci
- Peng Shuai Paolo
- Giotto Riva
- Victoria Stoian
- Simone Stuto
- Annalaura Tamburrini
- Bruno Corà
- Luca Massimo Barbero
- Mariolina Bassetti
- Giovanna Forlanelli
- Arturo Galansino
- Gianfranco Maraniello
- Renata Cristina Mazzantini
- Emilio Isgrò
Institutions
- Premio Cairo
- Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini – Collezione Burri
- Museo della Permanente
- Collezione Premio Cairo
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Città di Castello
Sources
- Artslife —