Spring 2020 Exhibitions Worldwide Cancelled or Postponed Due to COVID-19
In spring 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in the art world, resulting in the cancellation or rescheduling of key exhibitions throughout Italy, France, the UK, and the US. At the Reggia di Venaria, the exhibition 'Sfida al Barocco. Roma Torino Parigi 1680–1750' was postponed, showcasing over 200 pieces from the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca, Louvre, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Palazzo Grassi also delayed three exhibitions, including 'Le Grand Jeu' featuring Henri Cartier-Bresson. In Milan, the Palazzo Reale postponed a retrospective on Margaret Bourke-White, while the Mudec cancelled 'Robot' and 'Disney. L’arte di raccontare storie'. Although 'RAFFAELLO 1520-1483' at Scuderie del Quirinale opened on March 4, it closed on June 2, 2020, along with delays for 'BANKSY A VISUAL PROTEST' and 'Christo et Jeanne Claude. Paris!'.
Key facts
- COVID-19 caused cancellation or postponement of major exhibitions worldwide in spring 2020.
- 'Sfida al Barocco' at Reggia di Venaria postponed; over 200 works from Louvre, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, etc.
- Palazzo Grassi delayed three shows: Le Grand Jeu (Cartier-Bresson), Youssef Nabil, and Untitled 2020.
- Margaret Bourke-White retrospective at Palazzo Reale Milano postponed; 100+ images from Life archive.
- Mudec Milano cancelled 'Robot' and 'Disney. L’arte di raccontare storie'.
- Raffaello 1520-1483 at Scuderie del Quirinale opened March 4 but closed; final date June 2.
- Banksy: A Visual Protest at Chiostro del Bramante postponed; 80 works from 2001-2017.
- Parma Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2020 disrupted; extension requested to 2021.
- Centre Pompidou postponed Christo et Jeanne Claude. Paris!; Arc de Triomphe wrapping planned for Sept 2020.
- National Gallery London delayed Artemisia Gentileschi exhibition; 35 works.
- Met Breuer closed Gerhard Richter: Painting After All shortly after March 4 opening.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Subleyras
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Annie Leibovitz
- Wim Wenders
- Javier Cercas
- Sylvie Aubenas
- François Pinault
- Youssef Nabil
- Thomas Houseago
- Muna El Fituri
- Caroline Bourgeois
- Tadao Ando
- Margaret Bourke-White
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Raffaello Sanzio
- Banksy
- Agostino Chigi
- Christo
- Jeanne Claude
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Orazio Gentileschi
- Gerhard Richter
Institutions
- Reggia di Venaria
- Accademia Nazionale di San Luca
- Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini
- Galleria Corsini
- Musei Reali di Torino
- Louvre
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Palazzo Grassi
- Punta della Dogana
- Pinault Collection
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Palazzo Reale Milano
- Life
- Mudec Milano
- Scuderie del Quirinale
- Chiostro del Bramante
- Parma2020
- MIBACT
- Centre Pompidou
- National Gallery London
- Accademia delle Arti dei Disegno di Firenze
- Met Breuer
- Artribune
Locations
- Venaria Reale
- Turin
- Italy
- Rome
- Paris
- France
- Venice
- Milan
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Parma
- Emilia-Romagna
- Naples
- Florence
- Stuttgart
- Germany