# Palazzo Ducale art exhibitions and programming > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palazzo-ducale-art-exhibitions-and-programming > Updated: 2026-09-05T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Fondazione Palazzo Ducale in Genoa has announced a major art exhibition titled ‘Renoir, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Cézanne – 200 anni di Arte dalla Collezione Scharf’. Scheduled to run from October 16, 2026, to May 2, 2027, the exhibition will feature over 140 masterpieces from the Scharf Collection, a significant German private collection. This marks the first time many of these works will be displayed in Italy. The Scharf Collection encompasses various movements, including Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, and contemporary art, with roots in the Berlin collection of Otto Gerstenberg. In addition to the Scharf Collection, the Palazzo Ducale is introducing cultural programming related to the ‘World Press Photo 2026’ exhibition. These educational initiatives include a ‘World Fake Photo’ workshop to assist students in distinguishing real reportage from AI-generated imagery, and a ‘Rights Out of Frame’ program exploring themes of childhood and education rights. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Palazzo Ducale di Genova and Musée Matisse announce major art exhibitions Major art exhibitions announced for 2026-2027: Palazzo Ducale di Genova will host the Scharf Collection, while Musée Matisse will feature a dialogue between Henri Matisse and Alex Katz. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palazzo-ducale-di-genova-and-muse-matisse-announce-major-art-exhibitions ### 2026-09-02: Palazzo Ducale announces new art exhibitions and educational programs Palazzo Ducale in Genoa announces educational programs for the World Press Photo 2026 exhibition and a major display of over 140 works from the Scharf Collection starting October 16. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palazzo-ducale-announces-new-art-exhibitions-and-educational-programs --- Cite as: Palazzo Ducale art exhibitions and programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palazzo-ducale-art-exhibitions-and-programming