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Foto Forum Gallery

Historic and contemporary photography at the Foto Forum Gallery in the old town of Bolzano

Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, offers a central hub for photography enthusiasts: the Foto Forum Gallery in the Via Weggenstein road. Within this space in Bolzano's Old Town, the "foto-forum / South Tyrolean Society for Photography" association presents seven exhibitions annually.

These exhibitions focus on the works of historic and contemporary photographers and photo artists. You can explore the evolution and diversity of materials, techniques, and subject matter employed throughout photographic history. Founded in 1991, the association also organises lectures, showcases photo books, and publishes its own works in addition to the exhibitions.

The barrier-free gallery extends across two floors. Its layout allows you to appreciate the photographs both up close and from a distance. In the summer, children's workshops are held.

How to get to the art gallery: The Via Weggenstein road is located very close to the Arcades of Bolzano and the South Tyrol Museum of Nature. From the Piazza Walther square, which is served by most city bus routes and has a multi-storey car park, it's just a few minutes' walk.

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Opening times

  • Sat 13 Sep 10:00 - 12:00
  • Sun 14 Sep closed
  • Mon 15 Sep closed
  • Tue 16 Sep 15:00 - 19:00
  • Wed 17 Sep 15:00 - 19:00
  • Thu 18 Sep 15:00 - 19:00
  • Fri 19 Sep 15:00 - 19:00

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Exhibition "L'albergo della lontananza / Far Far Stay" (03/09/2025 - 27/09/2025)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 15:00 - 19:00
  • Wed 15:00 - 19:00
  • Thu 15:00 - 19:00
  • Fri 15:00 - 19:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 12:00
  • Sun closed

Admission

free admission

More information

The Foto Forum Gallery is open during the respective exhibitions, closed on public holidays:

* "L'albergo della lontananza / Far Far Stay" by Federica Mambrini from September 3 to 27, 2025

* Satellite exhibition "One like many others. A visual journey through railwaymen's homes" by Valeria Simonini in the same period of time

Presented independently on the two gallery floors, both exhibitions focus on the relationship between people and the human-made environments they inhabit. In collaboration with the Bolzanism Museum, organised by Stefano Riba.

Inauguration on Tuesday, the 2nd of September 2025, at 7 pm.

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