The Fair

La cultura dell’arte, tra passione e bellezza

Boutique Fair because since its very first edition, one of the fair’s most distinctive traits has been its nature as a small treasure chest, capable of enclosing “beauty crafted as art”. That’s how the wonderful Villa Ciani became the keeper of unique works that never fail to surprise and enchant its visitors.

Arts, because within the magnificent rooms of Villa Ciani, contemporary art finds its space in all its forms—painting, sculpture, NFTs, fine art photography, and more.

The works on display and available for purchase on March 27, 28, and 29, 2026, are nothing less than the most stunning and moving expressions of the genius and creativity of extraordinary women and men.

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“Purchasing a contemporary artwork means bringing something unique and magical into your everyday life”

– A. Peri, YouNique curator

The fair’s path

34 magnificent rooms spread across the three floors of the majestic Villa Ciani. The exhibition path of YouNique is an immersive journey dedicated to contemporary art, featuring a selection of high-level international galleries and independent artists. It also highlights the latest trends in the international art market, offering a diverse range that includes contemporary art, pop art, NFTs, photographic art, sculpture, painting, and applied arts.

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Art talks

YouNique is art in all its forms. It’s an opportunity not only to admire and purchase, but also to learn. Throughout the fair, there are moments for meeting with industry experts to explore the dynamics behind today’s art market. These sessions are valuable for both seasoned collectors and those who want to approach this world as simple art lovers. In the 2025 edition, in particular, two discussions were organized in collaboration with Hub/Art, covering very relevant topics such as Art as an Alternative Form of Investment and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Art.

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The leading art fair in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Thanks to the high quality of its offerings, the event has enjoyed, since its first edition, the patronage and support of the City of Lugano, Lugano Region, as well as partnerships with prestigious international brands, associations, and foundations. These are some of the key factors behind the success of YouNique Boutique Fair of Arts and the reasons why collectors, contemporary art lovers, and industry experts gather every year at Villa Ciani, in the heart of the beautiful Lugano, the perfect setting for an event defined by excellence.

Villa Ciani: discover the location

YouNique – Boutique Fair of Arts is an event created by Andrea Peri, curator, and Sonia Gaffuri, event manager, on behalf of Target Management SA.