The Milan art fair Miart is marking its 30th anniversary with significant changes for its 2026 edition. The fair is moving to a new venue, the South Wing at Allianz MiCo, designed by Mario Bellini Architects, and will feature a more compact, three-floor layout designed to foster cross-presentation. It has also announced a new theme, "New Directions," inspired by the jazz legacies of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and will include 160 galleries from 24 countries.
The anniversary edition signals a strategic evolution for the fair, using its new theme and venue to reframe its identity and visitor experience. The changes, including a new 'Interplay' section and a focus on dialogue between modern and contemporary art, aim to strengthen Miart's position in the international art fair circuit by emphasizing discovery and responsiveness to the current cultural moment.