Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and Triennale Milano present the Art Posters of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

 Ten young Italian artists interpret the spirit of the Games, merging art, sport, and contemporary culture. The works will be on display from 19 June to 15 March 2026. 

Milano, 18 June 2025 – The Olympic and Paralympic Games are far more than a sporting event: they are a unique opportunity to promote dialogue and inspire creativity, culture, and shared imagination. This is the vision behind the Art Posters of Milano Cortina 2026 project, led by Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and Triennale Milano, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). 

The Art Posters of Milano Cortina 2026 were unveiled today at Triennale Milano, in the presence of the artists and partner institutions. Created by ten Italian artists under the age of 40, the posters offer a creative interpretation of the Games. The result is a collection of artworks that reflects the vibrancy of Italy’s contemporary art scene and the dynamic, energetic spirit of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 

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The five Olympic Art Posters were designed by Beatrice Alici, Martina Cassatella, Giorgia Garzilli, Maddalena Tesser, and Flaminia Veronesi. The five Paralympic Art Posters were created by Roberto de Pinto, Andrea Fontanari, Aronne Pleuteri, Clara Woods, and Giulia Mangoni. 

Art Posters have represented one of the most significant expressions of the cultural legacy of the Games since 1972. Over the decades, they have accompanied the Olympic Games, capturing their spirit through the lens of contemporary artists. From Robert Rauschenberg to Andy Warhol, from David Hockney to Eduardo Chillida, the history of Art Posters is also the history of a rich dialogue between art and sport, creative freedom and universal values. 

The Art Posters are original works of art presented in poster form. They are created by selected artists with the aim of freely expressing the spirit and values of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. The official Iconic Poster for each one of the Games will be announced at a later date. 

The project was led by Damiano Gullì, curator for contemporary art and public programming at Triennale. The artist selection reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment to promoting and highlighting the Italian art scene, especially through its recent focus on Italian painting, as showcased in the 2023 exhibition Pittura Italiana Oggi (Italian Painting Today). 

 Starting from 19 June 2025 until 15 March 2026, the original works will be exhibited at Triennale Milano in the newly renovated Piano Parco galleries, alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Torches of Milano Cortina 2026, previously unveiled at Triennale in April. 

The collaboration between Triennale Milano and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 will continue in the coming months with a rich calendar of events exploring the intersection of sport, art, and society, as part of the institution’s public programme. 

Domenico De Maio, Education & Cultural Director of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, commented: "As part of the Cultural Olympiad, the Art Posters initiative and the collaboration with Triennale Milano reflect the Fondazione’s commitment to promoting inclusive and participatory projects that place artists, institutions, and organizations at the center—highlighting Italy’s cultural excellence and creating a lasting symbolic legacy on the road to the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Our hope is that this experience will offer the young artists involved an opportunity for growth and international recognition. To each of them, I extend my warmest wishes for a fulfilling and successful career". 

Carla Morogallo, General Director of Triennale Milano, stated: “Thanks to our collaboration with Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, we have begun a path toward the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The various initiatives and projects explore sport and Olympic values through the diversity of practices, languages, and perspectives that Triennale Milano encompasses.” 

Angelita Teo, Olympic Museum Director, added: “Since 1972, Art Posters have helped shape the visual and cultural legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This new generation of young Italian artists continues this proud tradition. As custodians of each Games’ cultural and artistic heritage, we welcome the new works into our collection of Olympic Art Posters.” 

The Art Posters of Milano Cortina 2026 will be on view at Triennale Milano from 19 June 2025 to 15 March 2026, and available for purchase at the Triennale bookshop. To find out additional offline and online sales channels, follow the Milan Cortina 2026 institutional channels. 

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FONDAZIONE MILANO CORTINA 2026 

The mission of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 is to plan, organize, fund, and deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. It operates in agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), the Italian Paralympic Committee (CIP), the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Veneto and Lombardy Regions, and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano. The Foundation - established on 9 December, 2019 - is led by President Giovanni Malagò and CEO Andrea Varnier. 

TRIENNALE MILANO 

For over a century, Triennale Milano has been promoting culture as a place of encounter through the languages of design, architecture, visual and performing arts, and music. Housed in the Palazzo dell’Arte, built in 1933 by Giovanni Muzio, it hosts exhibitions, performances, concerts, talks, and workshops that offer new perspectives on our present. Every three years, Triennale organizes the International Exhibition, one of the world’s most important events dedicated to design and architecture. 

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