Art Posters of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Revealed

Works that merge art, sport and Italian culture are the themes for 10 works that will be part of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina with the art scheduled to be on display through March 2026.

Created by ten Italian artists under the age of 40, the posters are a collection of artworks that reflects Italy’s contemporary art scene and the spirit of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The original works will be exhibited at Triennale Milano in the renovated Piano Parco galleries, alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Torches were unveiled at Triennale in April.

The five Olympic Art Posters were designed by Beatrice Alici, Martina Cassatella, Giorgia Garzilli, Maddalena Tesser and Flaminia Veronesi. The five Paralympic Art Posters were created by Roberto de Pinto, Andrea Fontanari, Aronne Pleuteri, Clara Woods and Giulia Mangoni. The project was led by Damiano Gullì, curator for contemporary art and public programming at Triennale. 

“As part of the Cultural Olympiad, the Art Posters initiative and the collaboration with Triennale Milano reflect the Fondazione’s commitment to promoting inclusive and participatory projects that place artists, institutions, and organizations at the center—highlighting Italy’s cultural excellence and creating a lasting symbolic legacy on the road to the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,” said Domenico De Maio, education and cultural Director of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026.  “Our hope is that this experience will offer the young artists involved an opportunity for growth and international recognition. To each of them, I extend my warmest wishes for a fulfilling and successful career”.

Original works of art presented in poster form, they are created by selected artists with the aim of freely expressing the spirit and values of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. The official Poster for each of the Games will be announced at a later date.

The posters of Milano Cortina 2026 project is led by Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and Triennale Milano. They will be available for purchase at the Triennale Milano as well as additional offline and online sales channels. The collaboration between Triennale Milano and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 will continue in the coming months.

“Thanks to our collaboration with Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, we have begun a path toward the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,” said Carla Morogallo, general director of Triennale Milano. “The various initiatives and projects explore sport and Olympic values through the diversity of practices, languages, and perspectives that Triennale Milano encompasses.”

The posters have been part of the Games since 1972 and have accompanied the Olympics and Paralympics since, with artists ranging from Robert Rauschenberg to Andy Warhol.

“Art Posters have helped shape the visual and cultural legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Angelita Teo, Olympic Museum director. “This new generation of young Italian artists continues this proud tradition. As custodians of each Games’ cultural and artistic heritage, we welcome the new works into our collection of Olympic Art Posters.”