# Art exhibitions in Italy > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261027-art-exhibitions-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-30T17:27:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. Various art exhibitions have been scheduled across Italy. In Sassari, the Fondazione di Sardegna is hosting ‘Fiorenzo Serra. Lo sguardo prima del cinema’, an exhibition focusing on the documentary photography of Sardinian documentarian Fiorenzo Serra, specifically capturing the post-war transformation of Sardinia. In Siena, the city has inaugurated an exhibition titled ‘Alessandro Franchi. Nella Siena tra Otto e Novecento. Grazia, Etica, Fede’, which runs from October 30 to February 28, 2027, at the Magazzini del Sale and the Museo Civico di Palazzo Pubblico. The showcase explores the life and work of Alessandro Franchi (1838–1914), a prominent Italian painter who, despite being born in Prato, became a central figure in Sienese cultural life after studying under Luigi Mussini. Organized by the Municipality of Siena, the exhibition is structured around three themes: ‘Grace,’ focusing on beauty and spiritual harmony; ‘Ethics,’ examining the relationship between art and civic responsibility; and ‘Faith,’ exploring religious iconography. The display includes works on loan from the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome. Siena Mayor Nicoletta Fabio stated that the exhibition honors an artist who deeply interpreted the spirit of the city and enriched its artistic and cultural identity. Franchi is noted for his contributions to historical and sacred art, including his work on the ceiling of the Sala del Risorgimento and the renewal of the Palio’s historical procession costumes. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Siena hosts exhibition celebrating artist Alessandro Franchi Siena has opened an exhibition dedicated to painter Alessandro Franchi, exploring his impact on the city's art and traditions. The showcase runs until February 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siena-hosts-exhibition-celebrating-artist-alessandro-franchi ### 2026-10-27: Siena hosts exhibition dedicated to artist Alessandro Franchi Siena is hosting an exhibition from October 30 to February 28 celebrating the life and works of painter Alessandro Franchi at the Museo Civico and Magazzini del Sale. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siena-hosts-exhibition-dedicated-to-artist-alessandro-franchi ### 2026-10-06: Fiorenzo Serra photography exhibition to open in Sassari The photography exhibition ‘Fiorenzo Serra. Lo sguardo prima del cinema’ opens October 13 in Sassari, showcasing the Sardinian documentarian’s work on the island’s post-war social transformations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiorenzo-serra-photography-exhibition-to-open-in-sassari --- Cite as: Art exhibitions in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261027-art-exhibitions-in-italy