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Milan never stops in summer, and neither does its cultural offering!
Photography exhibitions, urban art, surrealism and fashion intertwine in a calendar packed with events to enjoy even in the city heat. If you’re looking for ideas for a different kind of day out, here are 5 exhibitions to mark in your diary for this period.
- Io Sono Leonor Fini (I Am Leonor Fini) – Palazzo Reale (until 20 July 2025)
A retrospective dedicated to surrealist artist Leonor Fini, celebrating female creativity and the role of women in art and culture. A visionary journey into the heart of Surrealism.
- Another View – Villa Panza, FAI (until 12 October 2025)
A selection of contemporary works accompanies the permanent Panza collection, in a dialogue between different artistic visions united by passion and research, with artists such as Schifano, Kapoor, Viola, Schnabel and Kiefer.
- The World of Banksy – Spazio Varesina 204 (until 2 November 2025)
An immersion in the provocative world of Banksy, with some of his most famous works of denunciation, ranging from street art to sharp reflections on war, consumerism and society.
- Mario Giacomelli. The photographer and the poet – Palazzo Reale (until 7 September 2025)
On the centenary of his birth, an exhibition celebrating the lyrical power of the photographer from the Marche region. Black and white photographs accompanied by poems for a visual and emotional journey.
5. Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025 – Armani Silos (until 28 December 2025)
A tribute to Giorgio Armani’s aesthetic vision, with 150 iconic dresses on display at the Silos. A journey through e elegance, craftsmanship and timeless style.
Whether you are passionate about art, fashion or photography, Milan always has something to offer.
Take advantage of these exhibitions to experience the city and be inspired by those who have made art a way of telling the world about themselves!
