Art exhibitions in Bologna
Bologna welcomes you all year round with a calendar full of exhibitions and art events to make your experience in the city even more special.
Sometimes All It Takes is a Song. Lucio Dalla Songs on Display
Until April 28
The Lucio Dalla Foundation and the Bologna State Archive present a unique artistic and immersive exhibition: "Sometimes a Song is Enough. Lucio Dalla Songs on Display". This tribute to the legendary Bolognese singer-songwriter is brought to life through the creative vision of painter, urban, and sound artist Kotè.
Exhibition: From Origin to Destiny
Until April 30
The Golinelli Arts and Sciences Centre hosts an exhibition exploring the evolution of human culture, intertwining universal themes with personal perspectives. This captivating and thought-provoking display takes visitors on an extraordinary journey through art, science, and technology, uncovering the profound connections between knowledge and innovation.
Exhibition: Che Guevara tú y todos
Until June 30
The Civic Archaeological Museum hosts the exhibition "CHE GUEVARA tú y todos", an exhibition that takes visitors on an intimate and engaging journey into the life of Ernesto Guevara de la Serna (Rosario, 1928 - La Higuera, 1967), through unpublished documents, diaries, letters and recordings.
Exhibition: Georges Simenon – Eight Journeys of a Novelist
From April 10, 2025, to February 8, 2026
The Modernissimo Cinema Gallery presents an exhibition that transforms into a fascinating journey through the creative roots of Georges Simenon. The display retraces his travels, writings, film adaptations of his works, and photographs taken during his reportage trips across France, Europe, and Africa.
Other events
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