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.
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.
PISA, PALAZZO BLU – Edward Hopper | 14th October 2026- 7th March 2027
Hosted in Palazzo Blu in Pisa, it features more than 150 works by American artist Edward Hopper, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. His unmistakable vision, the architecture of loneliness and isolation has become iconic and continues to captivate audiences all around the world.
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.
FLORENCE, ‘Broken, the Power of the Fragment’, Palazzo Strozzi – 25th September 2026 – 24th January 2027
Exploring the evocative power of the fragment in art history. In collaboration with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the exhibition brings together artworks from Ancient Egypt to Michelangelo, from Classical Greece to contemporary artists.
FLORENCE, Artemisia Gentileschi, Innocenti Museum | 21st October 2026 – 4th April 2027
Delve into the world of Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – 1653) the first woman to be admitted to the Academy of Arts. She worked for the Medici family in Florence, lived in kings’ courts, and was at the center of the cultural life of the time, following Caravaggio’s lesson but introducing her creative originality, taking her rightful place among the great masters of art history.
AREZZO – ‘900 Italian Painters at Casa Museo Ivan Bruschi | 14th October 2026 – 31t May 2027
‘Figure del ‘900’ is a small exhibit (around 30 artworks) hosted in the interesting Casa Museo Ivan Bruschi, a 14th century house-turned-museum in Arezzo that displays a vast, eclectic collection of over 8 thousands art pieces and antiques gathered by the renowned collector and antiques dealer Ivan Bruschi. The exhibit is dedicated to Italian painters from the first half of the 20th century – like Boccioni, Balla, De Quirico.
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