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Jean-Michel Basquiat & NEW YORK SUPERSTARS

Udine (UD)

Casa Cavazzini – Museo d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, via Cavour 14, Udine

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From December 16, 2026 to May 2, 2027, Casa Cavazzini, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Udine, hosts “Jean-Michel Basquiat & NEW YORK SUPERSTARS”, a major international exhibition dedicated to the New York art scene between the late 1970s and the 1980s. The exhibition path brings together works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Keith Haring, Julian Schnabel and Kenny Scharf, offering a glimpse into the creative energy of that period. Curated by Dieter Buchhart with Anna Karina Hofbauer, the exhibition is organized by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with the Municipality of Udine, Civici Musei and Mondomostre.

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Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-19:00. Special openings: Monday, February 8, 2027, Easter and Easter Monday 2027, May 1, 2027 (10:00-19:00). Closed: Christmas 2026; January 1, 2027 open from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Admission fee (rates to be defined).

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Exhibition "Trofei d'Oltremare: una storia da riscrivere"

Udine (UD)

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Photo exhibition "Terremoti e trasformazioni. Fotografia e scienza sul crinale del 1976 in Friuli"

Udine (UD)

Fifty years after the 1976 earthquake, the Castle of Udine hosts an exhibition that intertwines photography and science to tell the story of the transformations of Friuli. The exhibition, set up in the Salone del Parlamento and in the halls of the Galleria d'Arte Antica, presents works by four contemporary photographers (Olivo Barbieri, Marina Caneve, Davide Degano and Giulia Iacolutti) alongside archival materials, in a journey that combines memory and a contemporary perspective. The project, realized by the Civici Musei di Udine with CRAF and CRS-OGS, explores the boundary between documentation and artistic interpretation, offering a reflection on how the territory and communities have changed after the earthquake.

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Sulla Soglia. Simboli e rituali della morte in Friuli

Udine (UD)

The Museo Etnografico del Friuli hosts the exhibition "Sulla Soglia. Simboli e rituali della morte in Friuli", a display exploring the region's funerary traditions. Through objects, clothing, and documents, the exhibition offers an anthropological perspective on rites of passage and the symbolism of death in Friulian culture. Open from September 18 to November 29, 2026.

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Ritratti della famiglia Colloredo – Mels dalle collezioni dei Civici Musei di Udine

Udine (UD)

The exhibition "Ritratti della famiglia Colloredo – Mels dalle collezioni dei Civici Musei di Udine" displays seven paintings from the civic collections of Udine, depicting members of the Colloredo-Mels family. The exhibition is held at the Ala Nievo of the Castle of Monte Albano (Colloredo di Monte Albano) from September 19, 2026 to December 31, 2027, curated by architect Bernardino Pittino, with the aim of enhancing the family's patronage and reintegrating the works into their original historical context.

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9° Raduno Sezionale Alpini Udine

Udine (UD)

The 9th Sectional Gathering of the Alpini of Udine brings together the Friulian black feathers for a weekend of commemoration and celebration, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Friuli earthquake. The program includes fanfare concerts, a static display of historical vehicles, parades, official ceremonies, and the traditional alpine meal.

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FriuliKorea

Udine (UD)

FriuliKorea is an event that promotes intercultural dialogue between Friuli and South Korea, with activities ranging from tourism to cosmetics, from new technologies to fusion food and wine, up to artistic and sporting performances. The event takes place in the historic center of Udine, involving the Loggia del Lionello, Piazza Libertà, via Cavour and via Mercatovecchio.