7 must-see contemporary art exhibitions in Italy, June 2026

A curated roundup highlights seven contemporary art exhibitions across Italy for June 2026. In Venice, Anish Kapoor's studio at Palazzo Manfrin (until Aug 8) offers insight into his creative process; Tony Cragg's 'Ocean of Drops' at Ca' Tron (until Jun 28) is hosted by IUAV University; Marina Abramović's 'Transforming Energy' at Gallerie dell'Accademia (until Oct 18) bans photography and provides headphones for focused engagement. In South Tyrol, the Trienala Ladina at Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor (until Sep 27), curated by Andrea Lerda, explores soundscapes and cultural memory of the Ladin valleys. In Turin, Flashback Habitat presents 'Scarecrow' (until Sep 27), featuring artists including Elena Bellantoni, Emilio Vedova, and Roxy in the Box, using scarecrows as political symbols. In Parma, Brian Eno's dual project 'SEED' at Complesso Monumentale di San Paolo and 'My Light Years' at Ospedale Vecchio (until Aug 2) transforms the city into an immersive sound-light experience. In Rome, 'Ettore Scola. Non ci siamo mai lasciati' at Palazzo Braschi (until Sep 13) honors the filmmaker through photographs, drawings, and archival materials.