December is a month of cultural richness across Europe, with art exhibitions spanning from Milan to London, Paris to Berlin. Whether you’re a fan of contemporary art, classical masterpieces, or avant-garde installations, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a curated list of must-see exhibitions happening this December:

Milan, Italy

FURLA SERIES – Suzanne Jackson, Somethings in the World

• Where: GAM – Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Milano
• When: September 15th to December 17th, 2023
• The fifty-year artistic journey of Suzanne Jackson in this solo exhibition, a European premiere dedicated to the artist.

Vincent van Gogh. Artist and Reader

• Where: Mudec | Museo delle Culture
• When: September 21st, 2023, to January 28th, 2024
• The intellectual depth of Van Gogh beyond his paintings, focusing on his cultural interests, love for books, and fascination with Japan.

El Greco

• Where: Palazzo Reale
• When: October 11, 2023, to February 11, 2024
• An unprecedented exhibition delving into the impact of Italian models on El Greco’s formation and his unique approach to Byzantine compositional methods.

Rodin and Dancing

• Where: Mudec – Museo delle Culture
• When: October 25th, 2023, to March 10th, 2024
• The intersection of Rodin’s sculptures with the world of dance and drawing inspiration from Cambodian culture.

Goya. The Rebellion of Reason

• Where: Palazzo Reale
• When: October 31st, 2023, to March 3rd, 2024
• The revolutionary language of Francisco Goya’s paintings, exploring the turbulent era he lived through.

Argentina. What the Night Tells the Day.

• Where: PAC | Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea
• When: November 21st, 2023, to February 11th, 2024
• A showcase of works by more than thirty Argentine artists, presenting diverse perspectives through sculptures, installations, photographs, videos, and performances.

London, United Kingdom

Holbein at the Tudor Court Exhibition, Buckingham Palace

• Where: The Queen’s Gallery
• When: November 10, 2023, to April 14, 2024
• The paintings and works from King’s Henry VIII Tudor Court, with a focus on Hans Holbein the Younger.

France

Iris Van Herpen Retrospective

• Where: Musée des Arts Décoratifs
• When: November 29, 2023, to April 28, 2024
• A retrospective exhibition showcasing merge of fashion, technology, and “meta-morphism” in the works of Iris Van Herpen.

Chagall and I

• Where: Musée national Marc Chagall, Nice
• When: May 13, 2023, to January 8, 2024
• Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Marc Chagall National Museum, with contemporary interpretations from present-day personalities.

Amedeo Modigliani. Un Peintre et Son Marchand

• Where: Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
• When: September 20, 2023, to January 15, 2024
• Shedding light on the relationship between painter Amedeo Modigliani and his dealer Paul Guillaume.

Mark Rothko

• Where: Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
• When: October 18, 2023, to April 2, 2024
• A major retrospective on Mark Rothko’s art at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Berlin, Germany:

Eva Fàbregas: Devouring Lovers

• Where: Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart.
• When: July 06, 2023, to January 07, 2024
• A site-specific installation by Spanish artist Eva Fàbregas.

Magic of the North: Edvard Munch in Berlin

• Where: Berlinische Galerie
• When: September 15, 2023, to January 22, 2024
• An exhibition illustrating the story of Edvard Munch and Berlin through paintings, prints and photographs.

Mark Dion: Delirious Toys

• Where: Stadtmuseum Berlin
• When: July 10, 2023, to November 02, 2024
• The American artist Mark Dion’s works of art using objects from the toy collection of the Stadtmuseum Berlin.

Ai Weiwei: Know Thyself

• Where: Galerie neugerriemschneider
• When: September 14, 2023, to March 30, 2024
• An exhibition bringing together new works from Ai Weiwei’s ongoing series, recontextualizing art historical and contemporary images in Lego bricks.

Nationalgalerie: A Collection for the 21st Century

• Where: Hamburger Bahnhof
• When: June 16, 2023 until further notice
• A polyphonic panorama of the Berlin art scene and the city itself, offering a glimpse from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the present.

As you plan your December cultural excursions, these exhibitions promise a diverse and enriching experience for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.