Waiting for the 2026 Venice Biennale, on Sky Arte Artbox tells the story of the Turin festival EXPOSED

The 24th episode of Sky Arte's program "Artbox" airs on May 5, 2026, coinciding with the official start of the Venice Biennale Arte 2026. The episode focuses on the third edition of EXPOSED Torino Photo Festival, themed "Mettersi a nudo" (Stripping Bare), inspired by Baudelaire. Artistic director Walter Guadagnini, photographers Toni Thorimbert and Paola Agosti, and curator Giangavino Pazzola discuss the festival's exhibitions, including Paola Agosti's feminist photography at the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento and Yorgos Lanthimos's photographs at the Cripta di San Michele Arcangelo. The episode also covers a Max Bill retrospective at the m.a.x. museo in Chiasso, Switzerland, and features segments on art and truth, a book on Milan's Central Station, and a project from Milan Design Week 2026 by Spanish artist Pau Aguilò.

This article matters because it highlights how Italian television programming like "Artbox" serves as a vital platform for promoting contemporary visual art and photography festivals, bridging regional events like EXPOSED Torino with international audiences. By featuring major figures and exhibitions alongside the Venice Biennale, the piece underscores the interconnectedness of Italy's art scene and the role of media in shaping public engagement with art. It also reflects the growing trend of art journalism integrating coverage of design, photography, and institutional exhibitions into a single narrative.