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The miart 2026 fair is over and no longer has a director. Who will direct the 2027 edition? The name game

La fiera miart 2026 è finita e non ha più un direttore. Chi dirigerà l’edizione 2027? Il totonomi

The 2026 edition of the Milanese art fair miart has concluded, but its director Nicola Ricciardi is not expected to continue. The fair's owner, Fiera Milano, issued a closing statement with results and future dates, but failed to announce a successor, leaving the leadership for the 2027 edition in question.

The absence of a director creates significant uncertainty for the fair's future direction and curatorial profile. The article speculates on potential candidates, highlighting the importance of having a full year of preparation for a new director to succeed. The speculation touches on key figures in the Italian and international art scene, underscoring miart's position within the global art fair circuit and its need for strong leadership to maintain relevance.