ArteGenova - Market Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Art
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ArteGenova - Market Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Art

Italian and international galleries at the Jean Nouvel Pavilion

Genova — Genova (210) Since 2005
Dates 12 Feb — 15 Feb 2026
Location Genova (210)
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Status Confirmed

About ArteGenova

ArteGenova is the major market exhibition of modern and contemporary art in the Ligurian capital, held every February at the Blue Pavilion designed by Jean Nouvel, in the Old Port of Genoa. One hundred and fifty exhibitors, including important Italian and international galleries, alongside a section dedicated to emerging talents, animate a fair that attracts collectors, enthusiasts, and the curious. Overlooking the sea, ArteGenova is a key event for the art market in Liguria, showcasing masterpieces from the 20th century and contemporary research.

Art in the Old Port

ArteGenova is the market exhibition of modern and contemporary art that transforms the Blue Pavilion, designed by Atelier Jean Nouvel, in the Genoa Old Port into a grand art showcase each year. The venue, with its large windows overlooking the sea, is an island in the heart of the port thanks to Renzo Piano's waterfront intervention.

Galleries and Emerging Talents

The fair brings together 150 exhibitors, equally divided between important Italian and international galleries and the section dedicated to contemporary art, the Contemporary Art Talent Show (C.A.T.S.), which provides space for emerging talents. On display are works ranging from 20th-century masters to the most current artistic research.

An Event for Collectors

ArteGenova is a reference point for the art market in Liguria and the North-West, attracting thousands of visitors. The fair combines commercial and cultural dimensions, offering a broad and up-to-date overview of modern and contemporary art trends.

Genoa, City of Art

With ArteGenova, Genoa confirms its cultural vocation and its role in the national artistic landscape. For enthusiasts, collectors, and the simply curious, the fair is an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of art in a charming architectural setting, against the backdrop of the sea.

ArteGenova — edition 2026

The 20th edition of ArteGenova takes place from February 12 to 15, 2026, at the Jean Nouvel Blue Pavilion in the Old Port. 150 exhibitors, including Italian and international galleries and the C.A.T.S. section for emerging artists, with the opening on February 12. Approximately 20,000 visitors expected.

From February 12 to 15, 2026, the Blue Pavilion, designed by Atelier Jean Nouvel, in the Genoa Old Port, hosts the 20th edition of ArteGenova. The market exhibition brings together 150 exhibitors, equally divided between important Italian and international galleries and the Contemporary Art Talent Show (C.A.T.S.) section dedicated to emerging talents.

The vernissage is scheduled for February 12. The fair, which attracts around 20,000 visitors, features works ranging from 20th-century masters to contemporary research.

Programme ArteGenova 2026

From Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Blue Pavilion, Old Port

  • February 12 - Inaugural Vernissage
  • 150 exhibitors including Italian and international galleries
  • C.A.T.S. section (Contemporary Art Talent Show) for emerging artists
  • Modern and contemporary artworks, from 20th-century masters to current research

Highlights ArteGenova 2026

The 150 exhibitors and the C.A.T.S. section dedicated to emerging talents, in Jean Nouvel's pavilion.

Prices ArteGenova 2026

Full ticket €12, reduced €8; 3-day pass €18. Discounted online presale.

Practical information — ArteGenova

Getting There

Genoa's Old Port is reachable on foot from the city center and from Principe and Brignole stations. The Blue Pavilion (Jean Nouvel) is located in the Old Port area.

Tickets

Full ticket €12, reduced €8; 3-day pass €18. Online presale at a discounted rate. Details on artegenova.com.

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Where does it take place — ArteGenova

Padiglione Blu Jean Nouvel, Porto Antico di Genova

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ArteGenova in brief

Visual arts Photography Contemporary art Sculpture Outdoor Multidisciplinary International Genova

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