nove - art exhibition at the cultural center in milan

NOVE is a contemporary art collective exhibition co-presented by CMC, SPIRA9 ART and A4U, to be held at Centro Culturale di Milano, also known as Cultural Center in Milan (CMC), in Milan, Italy. As one of the most ambitious and largest group exhibitions at CMC in 2026, NOVE fosters dialogue around perception, structure, and cultural translation within contemporary artistic practice.

ABOUT CENTRO CULTURALE DI MILANO (CMC):

Founded in the 20th century, the Centro Culturale di Milano (CMC) is one of Italy’s most established cultural institutions, dedicated to fostering dialogue between art, thought, and public life. Located in the heart of Milan, CMC operates as an interdisciplinary cultural platform presenting contemporary exhibitions, research-based programmes, and public events.

Over the years, CMC has presented exhibitions featuring renowned figures in photography and contemporary art. Notably, the Centre hosted a major exhibition dedicated to the work of André Kertész, a master of modern photography whose work spans Europe and the Americas. In addition, CMC’s exhibition programme has included international collaborative projects such as Terra Senza Confini and Sinergie Multidimensionali, bringing together artists from diverse contexts in thematic group shows.

Prize Summary: 

The NOVE 2026 Awards

Prizes Details: 

The NOVE 2026 Awards

The NOVE 2026 Awards bring the Nine Points of NOVE into practice. Each award recognises one participating work that most powerfully embodies its corresponding point.

Creativity · Plurality · Freedom
Fluidity · Digitality · Ecology
Inclusion · Transformation · Futures