Summer 2026 Art Exhibitions in Abruzzo and Marche, Italy

L'Aquila, as Italian Capital of Culture 2026, hosts Ai Weiwei's 'Aftershock' at MAXXI, featuring 70 works linking the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake to the Sichuan earthquake, curated by Tim Marlow, until September 6. Marinella Senatore's participatory project 'The School of Narrative Dance' runs until September 13. 'Convergenze e continuità' at Palazzo ONMI examines Abruzzo's urban landscape from 1930 to 1960 until October 18. In Pescara, Fondazione La Rocca presents Ugo La Pietra's solo show 'Alla finestra' until October 3, curated by Giacinto di Pietrantonio. Imago Museum's 'Cenacoli e Pittura' compares Barbizon, Civita d'Antino, and Francavilla al Mare schools until September 27. Castelbasso's Fondazione Menegaz hosts 'Progetto Genesi' from July 25 to August 30, featuring artists like Monica Bonvicini and Shirin Neshat. Pereto's straperetana X, from July 12 to August 16, includes permanent works by Flavio Favelli and Elisa Montessori. Guardiagrele's /f urbä/ presents Silvia Mantellini Faieta's 'Atlante' from July 27 to September 21. In Ancona, Pinacoteca Civica Podesti showcases Tiziano's 'Pala Gozzi' and 'Annunciazione' until September 26. Jesi's Palazzo Bisaccioni explores Fidel Castro's life through photos and documents until November 22.