Here we explore the best art exhibits in Tuscany in 2026: contemporary and Renaissance artists’ exhibitions at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Pisa Palazzo Blu and more.
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Top Art Exhibits in Tuscany this year 2026
FLORENCE, PALAZZO STROZZI – Beato Angelico (until 25th January 2026)
Beato Angelico, famous for his beautiful fresco ‘Annunciation’ in the San Marco Museum, is one of the founding fathers of Renaissance art in Florence. Spread across two venues—Palazzo Strozzi and the Museo di San Marco—this exhibition will explore the production, development, and influence of Fra Angelico’s work in dialogue with some of his contemporaries, masters such as Masaccio, Filippo Lippi, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Luca della Robbia.
FLORENCE, INNOCENTI MUSEUM – Toulouse Lautrec (27th September 2025 – 7th June 2026)
A journey into Paris of the Belle Époque. Iconic painter, illustrator and graphic innovator, Lautrec captured the nightlife and bohemian spirit of late 19th century Montmartre, Paris.
FLORENCE, PALAZZO STROZZI – ROTHKO (from 14th March to 23rd August 2026)
With over 70 of his works coming to Florence from different museums around the world, Palazzo Strozzi celebrates the entire career of American abstract painter Rothko.
From Palazzo Strozzi, the project extends to other Florentine museums: the San Marco Museum, where a selection of his artworks will be presented in dialogue with the frescoes of Fra Angelico, and the Laurentian Library’s vestibul (within the San Lorenzo Church complex) designed by Michelangelo.
FLORENCE, PALAZZO MEDICI RICCARDI – Florence and Art Déco (2nd April-25th August 2026)
The historic Medici residence, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, hosts an exhibit dedicated to Florence in the Twenties, when art déco was spreading its fascinating creations though Italy and Europe.
FLORENCE, MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO – Ottone Rosai (7th March-4th October 2026)
At Museo del Novecento, a solo exhibition dedicated to Florence-born artist Ottone Rosai (1895-1957), examining his close links to the city that inspired him.
PISTOIA, PALAZZO DE’ ROSSI – Giacomo Balla ‘In Visita’ (until 22nd February 2026)
Italian artist Balla (1871-1958) created a new expression of Futurism. In his works exhibited at Palazzo de’ Rossi the theme of the sea was interpreted through “lines of force”, dynamic tones and refined decorative experiments.
PISA, PALAZZO BLU ‘The Masterpieces of the Belle Èpoque’ (from 15th October 2025 to April 2026)
The exhibition offers a unique journey into the heart of late 19th-century Paris, bringing to Pisa masterpieces from prestigious international museums – including the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
PISA, ARSENALI REPUBBLICANI – Antonio Ligabue (from 26th December 2025 to 20th May 2026)
80 works by Italian painter Ligabue, one of the most important Naïve artists of the 20th century. For Antonio Ligabue, art has always represented a profound and instinctive need, a way to cope with life’s difficulties and torments. This expressive urgency is reflected in the visual power of his works, which still today touch the soul of the viewer.
Palazzo Blu in Pisa is one of the top galleries in Tuscany for contemporary art -> Check out all the current exhibits.
SAN GIMIGNANO, Galleria Continua Contemporary Art
‘Ruido Blanco’ (or white noise) is the exhibit dedicated to Cuban artist Yoan Capote. His work has been defined as “solid”, “irreverent”, “provocative”, and often shows the interactions between individuals and his psychological experiences.
The Galleria Contina Contemporary Art Gallery in San Gimignano is nicely laid out, a must see for anyone who loves contemporary art => see what’s on: official site.
PRATO, CENTRO PECCI CONTEMPORARY ART – Luigi Ghirri photos (from Nov 2025 to 10th May 2026)
“Luigi Ghirri. Polaroid ’79–’83”, in collaboration with the Luigi Ghirri Foundation, this is the first institutional exhibition in Italy entirely dedicated to the Polaroid work of the world’s most renowned post-war Italian photographer.
Centro Pecci in Prato is a favourite spot for contemporary art – Check what’s on now!
The arty town of Pietrasanta, ‘Italy’s Little Athens’, is a another great place where to catch a contemporary art exhibition.
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