From October 12 to 15, 2025, the fifth edition of ReA! Art Fair welcomed visitors and art experts to OPOS in Milan, presenting a groundbreaking curatorial project showcasing 50 emerging artists without galleries’ or museums’ intermediation. Promoted and organized by the nonprofit association ReA Arte under the patronage of the City of Milan and Fondazione Cariplo, the event was directed by Maryna Rybakova and Pelin Zeytinci.

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The fair provided a unique meeting space for artists selected by a scientific committee of curators—Maria Myasnikova, Erica Massaccesi, Rita Meschiari, Valeria Conti, Milena Zanetti, and Vittoria Martinotti—from over 800 applications worldwide. 

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The Main section, seamlessly blended painting, photography, sculpture, performance, digital art, and street art, creating a dynamic and fluid presentation. Special sections were dedicated to partners and special projects, along with a program of talks and meetings addressing contemporary issues in emerging art, featuring insights from young professionals.

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ReA! Art Fair also included a robust awards program, with three prizes awarded to outstanding artists. The €1,500 Cash prize was awarded by an external jury and contributed to by the ReA! audience, facilitated by Artsted, a digital platform for art investment. One artist was granted a residency in Italy in collaboration with the Lami-Genoli Residency, and each participating artist received an exclusive bag for a membership with Singulart, an online art gallery visibility in over 80 countries, 35,000+ active collectors, and more than 1 million monthly visitors.

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Side events program featured talks and workshops on art and fashion, artificial intelligence, and ultra-contemporary collecting,  Notable talks included "Unmapped futures: New geographies of art in the Middle East" in collaboration with WASL and BUE, moderated by Sahar Behairy and "Arte e moda, fra crossover e contaminazioni, due estetiche a confronto” moderated by Dora Casadio.

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With 63 people involved in the organization, including 16 founders, a press office (CLP Comunicazioni), 25 volunteers, and 18 technical support collaborators, the fifth edition of ReA! Art Fair achieved significant success, reinforcing its role as a vital platform for emerging artists.