All exhibitions planned at GAM in Turin for summer 2026

The GAM (Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea) in Turin has announced its summer 2026 exhibition program, centered on the theme of works on paper. The flagship exhibition, "Un altro Novecento. Opere su carta dalle Collezioni della GAM," curated by Fabio Cafagna and Elena Volpato, will display over 600 works on paper from the museum's graphic collection, featuring artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Henri Rousseau, Max Ernst, Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Paul Klee, and many others. The program also includes a dedicated exhibition for conceptual artist Vincenzo Agnetti titled "Oggi è un secolo," curated by Chiara Bertola and Virginia Lupo, celebrating the centenary of his birth. Additionally, the museum will present shows featuring photographer Lisetta Carmi and artist Giorgio Griffa, alongside an intervention by contemporary artist Pesce Khete within the main exhibition.

This program matters because it establishes a new curatorial model for museums and galleries focusing on works on paper, a medium often relegated to secondary status. By presenting over 600 works on paper together for the first time in the museum's history, GAM is elevating the importance of drawing, printmaking, and photography as primary artistic expressions. The inclusion of contemporary interventions (Pesce Khete) within a historical survey creates a dynamic dialogue between past and present, while the publication of a scholarly catalogue by Allemandi underscores the critical value of paper-based art. This initiative positions GAM as a leader in rethinking how museums display and interpret fragile, intimate works.