Exposed 2026: Torino’s Diffuse Photography Festival Expands to 18 Venues
The third edition of Exposed, a photography festival in Torino, is set to take place from April 9 to June 2, 2026, with Walter Guadagnini at the helm. This year, the festival will showcase 18 free exhibitions throughout the city, highlighting the “miglio della fotografia” in its historic core. Notable indoor displays include Toni Thorimbert’s “Donne in vista” at CAMERA, Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Photographs” at the Crypt, Diana Markosian’s “Replaced” at Gallerie d’Italia, and “Messi a nudo” at the State Archives. Outdoor installations feature Paolo Ventura’s “Acrobati 2020–2025” and “Torino 4×4” at Palazzo Carignano. Additional events include The Phair photography fair from May 22–24 and ESTERNO NOTTE on April 10. Guadagnini highlighted the festival's significance in establishing Torino as Italy's photography hub.
Key facts
- Exposed 2026 runs April 9 to June 2, 2026, in Torino, Italy.
- Walter Guadagnini is the new artistic director.
- 18 free exhibitions across the city, both indoor and outdoor.
- Indoor venues include CAMERA, Gallerie d'Italia, Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo, and State Archives.
- Outdoor displays under porticoes, in squares, and on gates.
- The Phair photography fair takes place May 22–24 at OGR Torino.
- ESTERNO NOTTE outdoor projections on April 10 from 9 PM to midnight.
- TAG, an association of 16 Torino galleries, participates.
Entities
Artists
- Walter Guadagnini
- Toni Thorimbert
- Luca Beatrice
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Giangavino Pazzola
- Diana Markosian
- Brandei Estes
- Auguste Belloc
- Wilhelm von Gloeden
- Carlo Mollino
- Paolo Ventura
- François Hébel
- Marco Rubiola
- Fabio Bucciarelli
- Enrico Gili
- Deka Mohamed Osman
- Mark Leckey
Institutions
- CAMERA Torino
- Gallerie d'Italia
- Crypt of San Michele Arcangelo
- State Archives of Torino
- OGR Torino
- Cripta747
- GTT Valdo Fusi parking garage
- TAG
- The Phair
- Artribune
Locations
- Torino
- Italy
- Piazza San Carlo
- Palazzo Carignano
- Piemonte