October is the perfect month to continue enjoying autumn while diving into culture, design, and art. With summer’s energy and the long month of September behind us, this month’s events promise fresh inspiration. From photography, design, and contemporary art festivals to cinema, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a selection of must-see events.
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY | EXHIBITIONS AND FESTIVALS
#1 OPEN STUDIO N.3 “LA SFERA” from October 19 | Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro
Starting on October 19, the third installment of Open Studio, a series of exhibitions set up in Arnaldo Pomodoro’s studio, will be launched. The Foundation delves into and rediscovers the artist’s works and moments in his career. This new chapter focuses on The Sphere, the most iconic shape in Pomodoro’s oeuvre, which will be explored and reinterpreted from multiple perspectives.
#2 TUTTOPLESSI from October 5 to November 17 | Palazzo del Broletto, Como
An exhibition dedicated to Fabrizio Plessi, a pioneer of video art, exploring his universe of water, light, and technology. A reflection on contemporary art through multimedia installations that captivate and engage the viewer.
#3 Lucca Comics & Games from October 30 to November 3 | Lucca
Italy’s largest pop culture event returns with a new edition. Lucca Comics & Games is a meeting point for fans of comics, role-playing games, video games, and cosplay—an experience that goes beyond imagination.
#4 “Images” by Larry Stanton, Apalazzo Gallery from October 6 to January 6 | Brescia
IMAGES, the first retrospective dedicated to the American artist Larry Stanton (1947-1984), created in collaboration with the artist’s estate, features a rich body of work including sketches, drawings on paper, oil paintings, slides, and videos. Many of these are being shown to the public for the first time after a preview at the 59th Venice Art Biennale.
#5 Trieste Photo Days from October 24-27 / November 1-3 | Trieste
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#6 Festival della Fotografia Etica from September 28 to October 27, 2024 | Lodi
#7 Fotografia e Femminismi. Storie e immagini dalla Collezione Donata Pizzi from October 5 to December 15, 2024 | Fondazione Sabe per l’arte, Ravenna
An exhibition that brings photography and feminist movements into dialogue through works from the Donata Pizzi Collection. A visual journey of powerful images telling the story of women and their struggles.
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DESIGN
#1 BAM Open Air Design from October 2 to 5 | BAM Park, Milan
The fourth edition of this open-air design event takes place at BAM (Biblioteca degli Alberi di Milano). The festival offers the chance to experience design in a natural setting, with exhibitions and installations open to all.
#2 EDIT Napoli from October 6 to 8 | Naples
#3 Digital Design Days 2024 from October 6 to 8 | Milan
An event that explores new frontiers of digital design with conferences, workshops, and innovative installations. A unique opportunity to discover how digital technology is transforming the design world.
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CINEMA
#1 MEGALOPOLIS by Francis Ford Coppola from October 16 in Italian theaters
#2 PARTHENOPE by Paolo Sorrentino from October 24 in Italian theaters
MUSIC
#1 JAZZMI from October 17 to November 13 in Milan
A festival dedicated to jazz that lights up the city of Milan with concerts, events, and meetups. JAZZMI is a unique opportunity to listen to the best Italian and international jazz musicians.
#2 OVERGROUND FESTIVAL: Art and Music Festival 2024, October 11-12 | C.I.Q. (International Neighborhood Center), Milan
Two days dedicated to art, theater, and music with incredible lineups featuring emerging talents like Gioia Lucia, Bartowski, Diorama, Melodrama, Great Water Pressure, Bolla, and many more.
