Wallpaper* editors' July 2026 cultural picks: from Cartagena to Taring Padi
In July 2026, Wallpaper* magazine's editors offer their travel suggestions. Anna Fixsen, the US editor, explores Cartagena, Colombia, where she stays at Casa del Arzobispado and plans to visit the Aviario Nacional de Colombia. Art editor Hannah Silver eagerly awaits Tomás Saraceno's exhibition at Haus der Kunst in Munich. Travel editor Sofia de la Cruz is set to visit Menorca and Ibiza. Sub-editor Léa Teuscher will take her family to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition in London, featuring over 1,800 works since 1769, curated by Ryan Gander. Digital content director Charlotte Gunn emphasizes events in London, including Madonna's 'Club Confessions' and Joan Jett's first London performance in 16 years. Gabriel Annouka mentions Taring Padi's 'Rakyat Pasti Menang' exhibition at Ibraaz, open until 22 November 2026. Anna Solomon plans to dine at Cálong in Stoke Newington, while Ellie Stathaki anticipates Forefront's 'Intertwined' series.
Key facts
- Anna Fixsen visits Cartagena, Colombia, staying at Casa del Arzobispado.
- Tomás Saraceno exhibition opens at Haus der Kunst, Munich in late July 2026.
- Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 led by Ryan Gander, featuring over 1,800 artworks.
- Madonna launches 'Confessions II' album at 'Club Confessions' party in London.
- Robyn performs 'Sexistential' tour at The O2, London.
- Wolf Alice plays largest headline show at Finsbury Park with Lykke Li, The Last Dinner Party, Rachel Chinouriri.
- Joan Jett performs at British Airways Arc, London, first show in capital in 16 years.
- Taring Padi exhibition 'Rakyat Pasti Menang' at Ibraaz, London, 8 July – 22 November 2026.
- Chef Joo Young Won opens Cálong restaurant in Stoke Newington, London.
- Forefront launches 'Intertwined' by Bureau de Change and Ptolemy Mann, curated by Maria McLintock.
Entities
Artists
- Tomás Saraceno
- Ryan Gander
- Madonna
- Robyn
- Wolf Alice
- Joan Jett
- Lykke Li
- The Last Dinner Party
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Taring Padi
- Joo Young Won
- Ptolemy Mann
- Maria McLintock
- Billy (Bureau de Change)
- Katerina (Bureau de Change)
- Dicle Guntas
- Anna Fixsen
- Hannah Silver
- Sofia de la Cruz
- Léa Teuscher
- Charlotte Gunn
- Gabriel Annouka
- Anna Solomon
- Ellie Stathaki
Institutions
- Wallpaper*
- Casa del Arzobispado
- Aviario Nacional de Colombia
- Haus der Kunst
- Royal Academy
- Burlington House
- The O2
- Finsbury Park
- British Airways Arc
- Ibraaz
- Cálong
- Galvin at Windows
- Forefront
- HGG
- Venice Biennale British Pavilion
- Bureau de Change
Locations
- Cartagena
- Colombia
- Munich
- Germany
- Menorca
- Spain
- Ibiza
- London
- United Kingdom
- Piccadilly
- Stoke Newington
- Old Street
- 93 Mortimer Street
- 134 Forefront, 134 Old Street