Cremona Art Fair 2026: Fourth Edition Expands with International Galleries and Curated Sections
The fourth edition of Cremona Art Fair will take place from May 8 to 10, 2026, at CremonaFiere's Padiglione 2, moving to a larger space. The fair hosts 65 participants including galleries, publishers, and institutions. The Main Section features 42 galleries, with eight from six countries, marking increased international presence. Highlights include Prototip gallery's focus on the Slovenian collective Gruppo OHO (1966–1971) and a retrospective on Italian artist Aligi Sassu. The Art Projects section presents solo shows and curatorial projects for emerging and mid-career artists. The Editor section gathers 15 independent publishers and artist book producers. The Public Programme includes Art Advisor on Demand (free consultations), the Premio Prospettive acquisition prize sponsored by collector Angelo Di Bartolomeo, and Stanza d'ascolto, a sound installation curated by Michele Lombardelli. Talks address art-business relationships and patronage. Collaboration with ARA – Art Run Agency aims to attract international collectors. The fair emphasizes a balance between commercial and cultural dimensions, with a free shuttle service from via Giovanni Maria Platina every 40 minutes on Friday and Saturday.
Key facts
- Cremona Art Fair 2026 takes place May 8–10 at CremonaFiere, Padiglione 2.
- 65 participants: galleries, publishers, institutions.
- Main Section: 42 galleries, 8 from 6 countries.
- Prototip gallery presents Gruppo OHO (Slovenia, 1966–1971).
- Focus on Aligi Sassu with works from the 1940s onward.
- Art Projects section features solo shows and curatorial projects.
- Editor section includes 15 independent publishers.
- Public Programme: Art Advisor on Demand, Premio Prospettive (Angelo Di Bartolomeo), Stanza d'ascolto (Michele Lombardelli).
- Collaboration with ARA – Art Run Agency for international collectors.
- Free shuttle from via Giovanni Maria Platina every 40 min on Fri/Sat.
Entities
Artists
- Aligi Sassu
- Michele Lombardelli
- Angelo Di Bartolomeo
- Gruppo OHO
- John Cage
- David Tudor
- Joseph Beuys
- Nam June Paik
- Yoko Ono
- Christian Marclay
- Christina Kubisch
- Carsten Nicolai
- Alva Noto
- Charlemagne Palestine
- La Monte Young
- Marian Zazeela
- Anne Imhof
- Marco Fusinato
- Nico Vascellari
- Tiziano Rossano Mainieri
Institutions
- CremonaFiere
- Cremona Art Fair
- Prototip
- ARA – Art Run Agency
- Gruppo OHO
- B&B Arte
- Art Advisor on Demand
- Premio Prospettive
- Stanza d’ascolto
- Audio Graffiti
Locations
- Cremona
- Italy
- CremonaFiere
- via Giovanni Maria Platina
- Belgrade
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- CremonaFiere Padiglione 2
- Piazza Zelioli Lanzini