ArtVerona returns for its 21st edition from October 9–11, 2026, at Veronafiere's pavilions 11 and 12, under the artistic direction of Laura Lamonea for the second consecutive year. The fair adopts the theme "Tra parentesi" (In Parentheses) and introduces five exhibition sections without separating modern and contemporary art, alongside a renewed Cinema project in collaboration with the CNAP Centre National des Arts Plastiques in Paris and the Tampieri Collection. New international outreach targets galleries from South Korea, China, and India, aiming to attract collectors from those regions. The fair also features an installation by Edizioni Brigantino and continues its historic partnership with ANGAMC, the National Association of Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries.
This edition matters because ArtVerona is positioning itself as a relational fair that prioritizes dialogue, collaboration, and collective responsibility amid a challenging economic climate for the art market. By emphasizing internationalization, cross-media experimentation inspired by Fluxus artist Dick Higgins' concept of Intermedia, and new formats to engage broader audiences, the fair seeks to strengthen the Italian art system's value and resilience. Its strategic focus on building connections between galleries, collectors, artists, and the public reflects a broader industry shift toward sustainable, community-driven art fairs.