There are those who hole up in their home in winter, those who seek the warmth of a hearth in a mountain hut, those who go into hibernation under the duvet. But our advice is even better: when nature seems to fall asleep outside, the museums of the Veneto region are alight with life and beauty. Art continues to surprise, offering emotions that warm the soul more than any fire and turn the cold season into an unforgettable journey.
Elegance, irony and a touch of surrealism: this is how Rodney Smith transforms photography into visual poetry. His images, curated with cinematic detail, play with unexpected perspectives and suspended atmospheres. In Rovigo, in the halls of Palazzo Roverella, until 1 February 2026, you can discover how everyday life becomes a dream. An opportunity to be amazed and experience the city through art.
An extraordinary journey spanning impressionism and abstractionism: from the vibrant colours of Van Gogh to the geometries of Picasso, taking in also the great European and American masters including Mondrian, Matisse, Modigliani, Pissarro, Cézanne, Gauguin, Renoir, and Hopper. The exhibition, held at the Santa Caterina Civic Museum in Treviso until 10 May 2026, brings masterpieces from the Toledo Museum of Art. The curatorship builds a story that intertwines eras and styles, transforming the visit into an exciting and educational experience.
Light as a universal language, and photography as an instrument of awareness: Cristina Mittermeier illustrates the deep relationship between indigenous communities and fragile nature. The exhibition, housed at the Gallerie d'Italia in Vicenza until 15 February 2026, interweaves art and ethical commitment, with powerful images that both stir the emotions and invite reflection. A journey that opens our eyes to the world and our role as caretakers. And, after your visit, don't miss the exhibition Ceramics and Clouds. What ancient Greek pottery reveals about us.
Before the famous ‘cuts’, technique, Lucio Fontana experimented with material, shaping ceramic works that combine tradition and avant-garde. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice devotes an exhibition to these works, revealing the artist's craftsmanship and innovative tension. Until 2 March 2026, Venice becomes the stage for a dialogue between modern art and craftsmanship, in a journey that invites you to discover the lagoon city with new eyes.
White as a visual emotion, a symbol of purity and silence: the Salce di Treviso Collection offers an evocative journey through historical posters and advertising graphics. Winter becomes visual poetry, recited with elegance and through collective memory. Until 29 March 2026, the exhibition invites you to experience Treviso in an enchanted dimension, merging art and the Christmas atmosphere.
At Palazzo Zabarella in Padua, until 25 January 2026, there is a selection of works from LaM – Lille Métropole Musée d'Art Moderne – which recounts the radical transformations of modern art. Minimalist portraits, experimentation with forms, and gazes that anticipate the future make up a path that intertwines different poetics and accompanies the visitor into the beating heart of twentieth-century creativity. An opportunity to discover Padua through an intense and contemporary artistic story.