Here is the updated list as of April of the exhibitions not to be missed in Rome 2026!
Rome expands its already rich cultural programming with exhibitions of contemporary art, modern art, photography, and design.
There is truly something for everyone! To help you choose which to visit, we at Artsupp present in this article the must-see exhibitions of 2026 in the city of Rome.
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Mario Schifano: from March 17 to July 12, 2026 at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni
The exhibition “Mario Schifano” at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni tells the story of one of the most innovative artists of the second half of the Italian twentieth century. Through a selection of works from public and private collections, the exhibition retraces the main phases of his research, from monochromes to visual experiments related to media. An opportunity to delve into Schifano’s artistic language and his impact on contemporary culture.
Caravaggio and the Masters of Light: from March 7 to June 7, 2026 at the Historical Museum of Infantry
“Caravaggio and the Masters of Light” is an exhibition dedicated to the revolutionary influence of Michelangelo Merisi and the spread of his language in seventeenth-century Europe. The exhibition brings together works by Caravaggio artists such as Gentileschi and Ribera, offering an in-depth reading of the use of light and realism. An ideal exhibition project for those who want to discover one of the most intense moments in art history.
From Vienna to Rome. Wonders of the Habsburgs: from March 6 to July 5, 2026 at Palazzo Cipolla
The exhibition “Impressionism and Beyond” presents a selection of masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts. The journey traverses the evolution of European painting between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, featuring works by artists such as Monet and Renoir. An opportunity to understand the birth of artistic modernity and its subsequent transformations.
Hokusai: from March 27 to June 29, 2026 at Palazzo Bonaparte
The exhibition dedicated to Hokusai brings to Rome a selection of works by the famous Japanese master. Through prints and paintings, the exhibition narrates the innovative strength of ukiyo-e art and its influence on Western art. An exhibition project that combines art history and dialogue between cultures.
Bernini and the Barberinis at Palazzo Barberini until June 15
Until June 14, the National Galleries of Ancient Art will present the major exhibition Bernini and the Barberinis in the rooms of Palazzo Barberini, curated by Andrea Bacchi and Maurizia Cicconi: an investigation into the special relationship between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Maffeo Barberini, his first and most decisive patron, who was elected pope in 1623 under the name Urban VIII.
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