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Ensemble 2026: Biennial Survey of Emerging Italian Painting in Bassano del Grappa

exhibition · 2026-05-31

The Fondazione THE BANK ETS in Bassano del Grappa will host Ensemble_2026, an exhibition dedicated to emerging Italian painters. Opening soon, the show, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi, will feature around 100 artists under the age of 40, emphasizing the fresh perspectives within contemporary art. Highlighted artworks include Giovanni Frangi's serene 'Notte tempo' and Andrea Martinelli's haunting 'Il volto senza fine.' Other notable pieces come from Riccardo Albiero, Vismeh Raha, and Dorotea Tocco. The exhibition will be open to the public until September 30, 2026, showcasing the vibrant talent of Italy's 1990s generation of artists.

Key facts

  • First edition of Ensemble_2026, a biennial exhibition on emerging Italian painting
  • Around one hundred painters under 40 selected by curator Cesare Biasini Selvaggi
  • Special focus on emerging painting in Veneto with Simone Ceschin
  • Fondazione THE BANK ETS in Bassano del Grappa hosts the exhibition
  • Foundation president Antonio Menon cites artists Giovanni Frangi and Andrea Martinelli
  • Featured works include Frangi's 'Notte tempo', Martinelli's 'Il volto senza fine', Albiero's 'Quiet the room', Raha's 'Senza titolo', Tocco's 'Mi rivelo con la notte'
  • Exhibition runs until September 30, 2026
  • Project aims to support painters of the 1990s generation active in Italy

Entities

Artists

  • Giovanni Frangi
  • Andrea Martinelli
  • Riccardo Albiero
  • Vismeh Raha
  • Dorotea Tocco
  • Vilhelm Hammershøi
  • Cesare Biasini Selvaggi
  • Simone Ceschin
  • Antonio Menon
  • Jean Clair

Institutions

  • Fondazione THE BANK ETS – Istituto per gli Studi sulla Pittura Contemporanea

Locations

  • Bassano del Grappa
  • Italy
  • Veneto

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