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Artribune Poll Names Milan Europe's Most Interesting City for Contemporary Art

other · 2026-05-05

Milan has been voted the most interesting European city for contemporary art in a survey conducted by Artribune. Nearly 1,400 readers participated, with 30% (411 votes) choosing Milan, followed by Brussels at 14% (192 votes) and Zurich at 13% (180 votes). The poll reflects Milan's recent boom in contemporary art, marked by new galleries, museum openings and expansions, and multifunctional creative spaces. Vienna placed fourth, while Istanbul and Lisbon ranked lower than expected. Artribune has launched a new survey asking which social network is best for creatives, with options including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Key facts

  • Milan won 30% of votes (411 out of nearly 1,400) in Artribune's poll on Europe's most interesting city for contemporary art.
  • Brussels came second with 14% (192 votes), Zurich third with 13% (180 votes).
  • Vienna placed fourth, Istanbul fifth, Lisbon seventh.
  • The poll reflects Milan's recent surge in contemporary art activity: new galleries, museum openings and expansions, and creative spaces.
  • Artribune has launched a new survey: 'Which social network is best for creatives?'
  • Options include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and Pinterest.
  • Artribune is an Italian contemporary art and culture platform founded in 2011.
  • The survey was conducted among Artribune readers.

Entities

Institutions

  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Brussels
  • Belgium
  • Zurich
  • Switzerland
  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Istanbul
  • Turkey
  • Lisbon
  • Portugal

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