Among the most anticipated exhibitions in Milan in 2025 is definitely “Dalí, Miró, Picasso. The Three Greats of Spain,” which opened its doors to 20th-century art lovers on Oct. 25, tracing the careers of the three Spanish masters under the common denominator of Surrealism.
An event that brings together three absolute protagonists of modern art in an immersive journey that spans decades of aesthetic and cultural revolutions.
An exhibition that is not just a tribute to three masters, but a journey through the evolution of twentieth-century art, from its Catalan roots to the Paris of the avant-garde.
The exhibition is at the Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan and can be visited until January 25, 2026.
A journey through avant-garde and visual poetry
Curated by Joan Abelló, with Vittoria Mainoldi and Carlota Muiños, the exhibition unfolds in five sections that interweave biography, stylistic evolution and historical context.
The journey begins in lively modernist Catalonia, where the three artists found their creative identity, and culminates in avant-garde Paris, a crossroads of influences and experimentation.
We find works on paper, etchings and prints-some never before seen in Italy-from private collections and international museums.
The common thread is Surrealism, not as a simple artistic movement but as a key to interpreting the inner world.
The exhibition celebrates the myth, but also recounts an era traversed by wars and dictatorships.
Three visions for a new art of the twentieth century
To understand the power of this exhibition one must remember the role that Dalí, Miró and Picasso played in shaping modern art.
Picasso rewrote the rules of form and space, paving the way for cubism and the simultaneous vision of reality.
Miró, with his gestural freedom, constructed a symbolic and abstract universe that still inspires artists and designers today.
Dalí, on the other hand, made the dream the protagonist of art, fusing science, desire and psychoanalysis into an unmistakable imagery.
The Milan exhibition “The Three Greats of Spain” invites us to reflect on the relationship between the three great Spanish masters with time and society: three different paths, united by a rebellious energy that spanned regimes and cultural revolutions.
It is not a simple tribute, but an investigation of twentieth-century art as an act of freedom and provocation.
The Fabbrica del Vapore: beating heart of contemporary art in Milan
Hosting these giants at Milan’s Fabbrica del Vapore is not a random choice.
The former industrial complex on Via Procaccini is now one of the city’s most dynamic cultural centers: a place where creativity, innovation and experimentation coexist daily.
Among art exhibitions in Milan, those hosted here stand out for their ability to bring together young audiences, artists and institutions, making culture accessible and alive.
The Fabbrica del Vapore is, in effect, a factory of ideas: it hosts exhibitions, performances, workshops and installations, maintaining a constant dialogue between industrial memory and contemporaneity.
Visiting the exhibition here also means discovering an authentic side of the city, far from the most touristy circuits and close to its creative fabric.
Useful information for visiting “Dalí, Miró, Picasso. The Big Three of Spain.”
Here are the practical details to best organize your visit:
📍 Where: Fabbrica del Vapore, Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini 4, Milan
📅 Dates: October 25, 2025 to January 25, 2026
🕒 Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
(last admission 30 minutes before closing)
🎟️ Tickets:
- Full 15€
- Reduced 13€ (university students, over 65, under 14, groups)
🚇 How to get there: Metro M5 (Monumentale or Cenisio stops) – Tram 10, 12, 14.
Tip: Take advantage of your visit to explore the surrounding area, including artist cafes, creative spaces and glimpses of the Monumentale district. A way to experience Milan with new eyes.