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A major exhibition dedicated to the Spanish artist will run from Jan. 22 to May 30, 2027, at Galleria Bertoia, marking one of the leading events in Pordenone’s year as Italy’s Capital of Culture.
PORDENONE, Italy — Pordenone will host an exhibition dedicated to Spanish artist Joan Miró as one of the major cultural events marking its designation as Italy’s Capital of Culture in 2027.
Titled Joan Miró: The Poetry of Objects and Matter, the exhibition will be held at Galleria Bertoia from Jan. 22 through May 30, 2027. Organizers describe it as an internationally significant presentation featuring works being shown to the public for the first time.
The exhibition was presented Tuesday at Pordenone’s city hall in the presence of Friuli Venezia Giulia Gov. Massimiliano Fedriga, Mayor Alessandro Basso and Deputy Mayor Alberto Parigi.
Fedriga said the exhibition’s exclusive nature could help attract visitors to Pordenone and the wider region, arguing that cultural investment also generates economic and tourism opportunities.
“Culture is also economics, tourism and the ability to create value for the territory,” Fedriga said.
He also highlighted the role of cultural initiatives in strengthening the region’s appeal to visitors and businesses. According to the governor, Friuli Venezia Giulia’s regional budget grew from approximately €4.2 billion in 2018 to €6.5 billion last year, a development he linked in part to investments aimed at promoting the region and increasing its attractiveness.
Fedriga said Pordenone’s year as Capital of Culture should benefit not only the city but the wider region, building on cultural initiatives undertaken in recent years.
He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the designation produces lasting results beyond 2027, pointing to cooperation between public institutions, local communities and private organizations as a key factor in sustaining cultural development.
The Miró exhibition is expected to be among the principal attractions of Pordenone’s 2027 cultural program, bringing an internationally recognized artistic figure to the city.
