A Milano la fiera che dedica un’intera giornata per riflettere sullo stato dell’arte italiana: 8 ore filate di conversazioni
The debut edition of Paris Internationale in Milan, scheduled for April 2026 at Palazzo Galbani, will feature a marathon eight-hour symposium titled "Aperto Italia." Organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Nicola Trussardi and curated by Massimiliano Gioni, the event brings together 35 international galleries and a significant roster of Italian artists. The program is designed as a continuous cycle of conversations to address the current state of contemporary art in Italy, paying tribute to the late Flash Art publisher Giancarlo Politi.
This initiative responds to a perceived crisis in the Italian art system, highlighted by the record-low representation of Italian artists in the upcoming 61st Venice Biennale. By questioning the institutional, economic, and critical structures that support or hinder local production, the symposium seeks to move beyond nationalistic labels and identify practical solutions for global promotion. It marks a significant moment of institutional soul-searching during Milan Art Week, shifting the focus from commercial transactions to critical discourse.