Every autumn Turin is transformed into the capital of contemporary art thanks to Artissima, the international fair that has been bringing galleries, artists and collectors from all over the world to the Piedmontese capital for over thirty years. Founded in 1994, Artissima is now recognized as the most important contemporary art fair in Italy, an event that combines market, research and experimentation.
A reference point for contemporary art
The 2025 edition of Artissima takes place from October 31 to November 2 at the Oval Lingotto Fiere in Turin, a large structure that houses hundreds of galleries and installations. Over the years, the fair has been able to renew itself continuously, while keeping its mission intact: to promote dialogue between established galleries, young talents and international audiences.
As the organizers point out, Artissima “combines its presence in the international market with a great attention to experimentation and artistic research”. The result is a dynamic platform that anticipates trends and offers space for new forms of visual expression.
The sections and news of the 2025
editionArtissima 2025 welcomes 176 galleries from 28 countries, confirming its international vocation. The exhibition is divided into seven main sections:
– Main Section, dedicated to the most established galleries;
– New Entries, space for emerging realities;
– Monologue/Dialogue, which hosts monographic projects or dialogues between artists;
– Art Spaces & Editions, dedicated to publishers and non-profit spaces;
– and the three curated sections: Present Future (emerging artists), Back to the Future (masters of the recent past) and Drawings, which explores the language of contemporary drawing.
This year the fair pays particular attention to sustainability and digital languages, with interactive installations and projects that reflect on the themes of our time.
Why visit Artissima
Participating in Artissima means immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience, a journey that combines discovery, encounters and city life. It is the ideal place to be surprised by new artists, trends and languages of contemporary art, but also to get in touch with collectors, curators and institutions from all over the world, in a continuous dialogue between different experiences and visions. During the fair, the entire city of Turin is transformed and confirms itself as one of the liveliest capitals of the European art scene: exhibitions, collateral events and extraordinary openings in museums and galleries animate every district, from the Castello di Rivoli to the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation, up to the MAO and the GAM. In these days Turin becomes a true widespread laboratory of art, architecture and design, offering those who visit Artissima the opportunity to experience a 360-degree cultural weekend, including performances, meetings and new creative perspectives.
With its combination of experimentation, exhibition quality and international scope, Artissima 2025 confirms its role as a privileged observatory on contemporary art. Whether you are a collector, an enthusiast or simply curious, the fair is an unmissable event to discover the most interesting voices on the global art scene.
INFO: Artissima 2025
