Philippe Halsman. Flash of Genius
Edition 2026 Visual arts Photography Contemporary art

Philippe Halsman. Flash of Genius

One hundred photographs by the master of jumpology at Palazzo Pinato Valeri

Piove di Sacco — Padova (028)
Dates 06 Dec — 19 Apr 2026
Location Piove di Sacco (028)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Flash of Genius

A major exhibition dedicated to Philippe Halsman, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, arrives at Palazzo Pinato Valeri in Piove di Sacco. About a hundred shots, in color and black and white, showcase his famous portraits of Churchill, Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Einstein, Picasso, and Salvador Dalí, as well as the renowned jumpology series, where stars jumped in front of his lens. A journey through original volumes and archival documents, in collaboration with the Halsman Archive in New York.

Halsman's Genius in Piove di Sacco

Palazzo Pinato Valeri, in the heart of Piove di Sacco (province of Padua), hosts Philippe Halsman. Flash of Genius, a major exhibition dedicated to the Latvian-American photographer who defined the imagery of 20th-century photographic portraiture.

One Hundred Shots, A Century of Faces

The exhibition features approximately 100 photographs in various formats, in color and black and white, alongside original volumes and archival documents that trace the author's entire career. Among the subjects are portraits of Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí, as well as the very famous jumpology series, in which Halsman asked his subjects to jump to capture their most authentic essence.

Curators and Partners

The exhibition is curated by Alessandra Mauro and Suleima Autore, in collaboration with the Halsman Archive of New York. It is produced by the Municipality of Piove di Sacco with Contrasto and Coopculture, with the support of BCC Veneta; the catalog is published by Contrasto.

An Event for the Entire Saccisica Region

The exhibition dialogues with the open-air exhibition Memorabilia. Take a leap into the center!, set up in the historic center during the same period: together, they create a path that links auteur photography with community participation, making Piove di Sacco a small cultural hub in the Padovano area.

Flash of Genius — edition 2026

From December 6, 2025, to April 19, 2026, Palazzo Pinato Valeri hosts Flash of Genius, the exhibition featuring about a hundred photographs by Philippe Halsman: portraits of Churchill, Monroe, Einstein, Dalí, and the famous jumpology series, curated by Alessandra Mauro and Suleima Autore.

The exhibition Philippe Halsman. Flash of Genius runs at Palazzo Pinato Valeri from December 6, 2025, to April 19, 2026. The exhibition path presents about 100 photographs in various formats, original volumes, and archival documents, featuring portraits of major 20th-century personalities and the jumpology series. In collaboration with the Halsman Archive of New York.

Programme Flash of Genius 2026

Exhibition Itinerary

  • Approximately 100 color and black-and-white photographs in various formats
  • Portraits of Churchill, Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Einstein, Picasso, Salvador Dalí
  • The famous jumpology series
  • Original volumes and archival documents on the photographer's career

Visiting Hours

  • Wednesday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:30 PM-6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Curated by Alessandra Mauro and Suleima Autore; in dialogue with the open-air exhibition Memorabilia in the historic center.

Highlights Flash of Genius 2026

Iconic portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Einstein, Dalí, and Churchill, and Philippe Halsman's jumpology series.

Prices Flash of Genius 2026

Full price €9.00 — reduced €5.00 (residents and BCC Veneta members) — free for under 18s. Full season ticket €18.00, reduced €10.00.

Practical information — Flash of Genius

Where

Palazzo Pinato Valeri, Via Garibaldi 57, Piove di Sacco (PD).

Opening Hours

Wednesday-Thursday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; Friday-Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:30 PM-6:30 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tickets

Full price €9.00; reduced €5.00 (residents and BCC Veneta members); free for under 18s. Full season ticket €18.00, reduced €10.00.

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Where does it take place — Flash of Genius

Palazzo Pinato Valeri

Via Garibaldi 57, 35028 Piove di Sacco

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