Regine in scena: Italian costume art exhibition at Venaria Reale explores theatrical queens through 31 iconic garments
From April 17 to September 6, 2026, the Venaria Reale will present 'Regine in scena. L’arte del costume italiano tra cinema e teatro.' This exhibition, curated by Massimo Cantini Parrini and Clara Goria, will display 31 iconic costumes that embody the essence of queens, categorized into themes of myth, history, and fantasy. Under the promotion of the Consorzio delle Residenze Reali Sabaude, led by Michele Briamonte and Chiara Teolato, this event continues Venaria's fashion initiatives that began in 2011. Notable costumes include Elizabeth Taylor's portrayal of Cleopatra and Kirsten Dunst's Marie Antoinette, alongside sketches and fabrics that illustrate the creative process, featuring works from renowned Italian designers like Piero Tosi and Milena Canonero, with pieces from the Museo della Moda e del Costume di Firenze.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs April 17-September 6, 2026 at Venaria Reale
- Features 31 iconic stage and screen costumes depicting queens
- Curated by Massimo Cantini Parrini and Clara Goria
- Organized into three themes: myth, history, and fantasy
- Includes costumes from Elizabeth Taylor, Kirsten Dunst, Monica Bellucci
- Showcases work of Italian costume masters like Piero Tosi and Danilo Donati
- Promoted by Consorzio delle Residenze Reali Sabaude
- Continues Venaria's fashion exhibition tradition since 2011
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Cantini Parrini
- Clara Goria
- Michele Briamonte
- Chiara Teolato
- Monica Bellucci
- Terry Gilliam
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Maria Callas
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Silvana Mangano
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Rossella Falk
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Sofia Coppola
- Kirsten Dunst
- Gianluca Jodice
- Romy Schneider
- Luchino Visconti
- Piero Tosi
- Danilo Donati
- Gabriella Pescucci
- Milena Canonero
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Cristina di Francia
- Maria Giovanna Battista di Savoia-Nemours
Institutions
- Reggia di Venaria
- Consorzio delle Residenze Reali Sabaude
- Museo della Moda e del Costume di Firenze
- Fondazione Cerratelli
Locations
- Venaria
- Italy
- Firenze