In the summer of 2026, among the things to see in Vieste, there will also be two exhibitions dedicated to Giorgio de Chirico e Renato GuttusoAfter the exhibitions of recent years dedicated to Salvador Dalí, Steve McCurry, Jeff Koons and Banksy, the city will host two more events linked to 20th-century art.
The two exhibitions are part of the summer calendar and offer a journey that reflects the two artists' pictorial evolution, the themes present in their works, and their ideal connection with the Mediterranean and the landscapes of Southern Italy.
Giorgio de Chirico at the Michele Petrone Archaeological Museum
The first exhibition is dedicated to Giorgio de Chirico and it's titled “Giorgio de Chirico, Return to the Mediterranean”The exhibition will be set up at the Michele Petrone Archaeological Museum from 23 May to 27 September 2026.
The title recalls the artist's relationship with the Mediterranean and connects to themes such as light, urban spaces, architecture, and the suspended atmospheres that characterize many of the artist's works. For those visiting Vieste, the exhibition can be a perfect addition to a tour of the historic center and the city's main cultural sites.
For those who are wondering what to see in Vieste In addition to the sea, the exhibition dedicated to de Chirico will offer an opportunity to include a museum visit during your stay, alternating beaches, walks, and moments dedicated to art.
Renato Guttuso at the Tower of San Felice
The second exhibition will be dedicated to Renato Guttuso and will be set up at the Tower of San Felice from June 7 to September 20, 2026._29_01_2022_03.jpg)
The exhibition venue is located in one of the most famous spots in the Vieste area. San Felice Bay, with its natural arch, is one of the most famous views of the coast. From the tower's panoramic viewpoint, you can see the sea, the rocks, and the Mediterranean scrub, elements that are part of the identity of this part of the Gargano.
In this context, the Guttuso exhibition is held in a place already popular with visitors to Vieste. The Tower of San Felice, along with the architello and the bay, is a popular destination on itineraries dedicated to the landscape and the coast.
The exhibition can therefore easily be included in a day dedicated to discovering the southern coast of Vieste, along with panoramic stops and visits to the area's most famous sites.
A summer of 2026 between sea, landscape, and culture
Anyone looking for information on what to see in Vieste in the summer of 2026 you will also find two cultural events: on the one hand the Michele Petrone Archaeological Museum, on the other the Tower of San FeliceTwo different venues and two twentieth-century artists will be featured in the city's summer program alongside the city's most popular seaside and landscape destinations.
