For YouNique 2026, artist Ronal Bejarano invites the public to participate in a moment of rare intensity: a series of three live painting sessions held daily at 4:00 PM in Room 22. 2.30 pm GEOPOLITICS OF BEAUTY: ART IN THE AGE OF GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY Talk curated by HUB/ART A space for discussion on how conflicts, tariffs, sanctions, and climate policies are redefining the art market and the strategies of those who interact with it every day. Relators: CLAUDIO CALÒ – Director Madeinartgallery Modera: GRETA ZUCCALI – Art consultant and founder Hub/Art Exhibition 4.30 pm THREE ARTISTS, THREE EXHIBITIONS. CHINESE CONTEMPORARY ART AT THE MUSEC Talk curated by MUSEC – Museo delle Culture Lugano MUSEC’s multifocal gaze reveals the complex system of artistic sources, balancing contemporary expression, modernity, and tradition. Relator: MASSIMILIANO VITALI – Researcher at MUSEC 11 am CONVERSATION ON STONE Talk curated by Studio Marco Piva A one-on-one conversation with architect Marco Piva. We delve into the subject and its application in contemporary art and various design fields. Relator: ARCH. MARCO PIVA – Artist and co-founder Studio Marco Piva Moderator: GRETA ZUCCALI – Art consultant and founder Hub/Art Exhibition 2.30 pm THE ART OF COLLECTING Talk curated by Hub/Art A practical and accessible guide for those who want to get started in collecting or give new value to their collection with the support of expert professionals in the sector. Relators: ALESSANDRO SIVIERO – Lecturer and advisor Moderator: GRETA ZUCCALI – Art consultant and founder Hub/Art Exhibition 4.30 pm TELLING ART TODAY: LANGUAGES, VIEWS, AND TRANSFORMATIONS Talk curated by Gruppo Corriere del Ticino Two prominent Ticino artists, Ivo Soldini and Alex Dorici, discuss the meaning and methods of contemporary art’s narrative. Relators: IVO SOLDINI – Ticino artist and sculptor Moderator: MATTIA SACCHI – Journalist Corriere del Ticino 3 pm ART IN REAL ESTATE Talk curated by Metropolis Immobiliare Moderator: VALERIO VILLA During the two-day opening of the YouNique Boutique Fair of Art you can: Purchase exhibited objects and artworks Meet the artists and attend their performances Participate in talks and in-depth meetings on contemporary art *-40% discount on entry ticket if purchased on Ticketino. Only 200 available.
Programme
LIVE PERFORMANCE
RONAL BEJARANO | ROOM 22
DAILY AT 4 PM
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TALKS
ROOM 2 | GROUND FLOOR
FRIDAY MARCH 27TH
LAURA VIVIANI – Consultant – Expert in art logistics
ANTONIO MIRABELLI – Art advisor
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SATURDAY MARCH 28TH
MICHELA PAGANI – Interior Architect and President of VSI.ASAI. I-CH
PARIDE PELLI – Director Corriere del Ticino
ALICE TRAFORTI – Art historian, author of the book “30 Ways to Be a Collector”
ALEX DORICI – Ticino contemporary artist
SUNDAY MARCH 29TH
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