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Seconda Soluzione Gallery Debuts in Turin with 'Turning Time Around'

exhibition · 2026-10-13

On 23 October 2026, Seconda Soluzione, a cultural initiative led by gallerist Riccardo Costantini, will launch at Via Luigi Mercantini 5 in Turin, aligning with Art Week during Artissima 2026 (30 October–1 November). The opening exhibition, titled Turning Time Around and curated by Costantini, will be available from 23 October 2026 until 23 January 2027, with a reception scheduled from 18:00 to 20:30. This exhibition showcases artists from the late 20th century alongside newer generations. Costantini relocated from Milan to Turin in 2013, where he previously established Riccardo Costantini Contemporary at Via Goito 8. Additionally, a second location, Seconda Soluzione Project at Via Menabrea 1, will host various cultural activities, including participation in Tag Art Night on 31 October and 'colazioni d'arte' from 30 October to 1 November.

Key facts

  • Seconda Soluzione opens on 23 October 2026 at Via Luigi Mercantini 5, Turin.
  • Inaugural exhibition Turning Time Around runs from 23 October 2026 to 23 January 2027.
  • The gallery is founded by Riccardo Costantini, previously of Riccardo Costantini Contemporary at Via Goito 8.
  • The show pairs 20th-century artists with later generations, curated by Costantini.
  • A second space, Seconda Soluzione Project, is planned at Via Menabrea 1 for research and talent scouting.
  • The opening coincides with Turin Art Week around Artissima 2026 (30 October–1 November).
  • The title references Lou Reed's album Ecstasy and Gino De Dominicis's Seconda soluzione di immortalità.
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 15:00–19:30; opening reception 18:00–20:30 on 23 October.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Seconda Soluzione
  • Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
  • Il Torchio
  • Artissima
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Via Goito 8
  • Via Luigi Mercantini 5
  • Piazza Solferino
  • Via Menabrea 1

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