Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
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Summer 2026 Gallery Roundup: Tribeca and Chelsea Exhibitions
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A review of summer 2026 exhibitions in New York's Tribeca and Chelsea galleries. Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's dual-venue show at Jack Shainman Gallery features imaginary figures in…
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Four Lower East Side Shows: From Farm Machinery to Cyborg Basements
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A critic examines four simultaneous exhibitions in Manhattan's Lower East Side. At Hoffman Donahue (99 Bowery, until July 18, 2026), Altoon Sultan showcases 13 small egg-tempera…
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Michelle Sank's 'Drag Daughters' Captures Cape Town's Drag Scene in Domestic Settings
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Michelle Sank's series 'Drag Daughters,' now on view at Het Zuid-Afrikahuis in Amsterdam until 7 July, documents six young drag performers from Cape Town's townships. The project…
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Federica Balconi's 'Guastafeste' Opens at Platea | Palazzo Galeano as Second Chapter of Fivefold Tuning
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Federica Balconi (Monza, 1999) presents 'Guastafeste' at Platea | Palazzo Galeano in Lodi, running from June 4, 2026 to January 15, 2027. This is the second exhibition in the…
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Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale: A Carefully Crafted Image for the West
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At the 61st Venice Biennale, the Russian Pavilion depicts Russia as a diverse, postcolonial entity, standing in stark contrast to the country's militaristic discourse. The…
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Reggie Burrows Hodges' MICAS Show Struggles Against 17th-Century Fortress Architecture
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Reggie Burrows Hodges (b. 1965) is set to unveil his inaugural solo exhibition in Europe, titled 'Mela,' at the Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS) located in…
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Giovanni Segantini's Secret: Gold and Divisionism
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Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), a key figure in Italian modernism, used gold leaf and gold powder to intensify the luminosity of his divisionist paintings. Rejecting urban…
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Japanmade Vol.1 at 3 Days of Design 2026 Explores Japanese Craft Through Danish Eyes
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During 3 Days of Design 2026 in Copenhagen (10-12 June), Wallpaper* Japan editor Jens H Jensen and OEO Studio present 'Japanmade Vol.1', an exhibition that reexamines Japanese…
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Met Museum's 'The Face of Modern Life' Explores Expanded Notions of Portraiture
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents 'The Face of Modern Life,' an exhibition featuring nearly 80 works from its permanent collection that challenge traditional definitions of…
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KIN 金: Gold in Japanese Arts at MegaMuseo Aosta
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The MegaMuseo in Aosta, Italy, is hosting the exhibition 'KIN 金 – L’oro nelle arti giapponesi' until June 14, 2026, curated by yamatologist Roberta Vergagni and supported by the…
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Céline Sciamma retrospective at MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris
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From June 3 to 16, MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris will host the first retrospective of filmmaker Céline Sciamma, screening her complete filmography. The program includes a masterclass…
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Art world figures weigh in on Koyo Kouoh's 2026 Venice Biennale
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The 2026 Venice Biennale, titled 'In Minor Keys' and curated by Koyo Kouoh, has drawn extensive commentary from art world figures including Naomi Beckwith, Beatrix Ruf, Diana…
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Unpublished Africa's 'I'd Be Empowered If…' Exhibition Shifts to Physical Space in Nairobi
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Unpublished Africa, founded by curator Anesu Chikumba, presented the first physical iteration of its exhibition 'I'd Be Empowered If…' at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, Kenya, in…
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Lee Shulman and Omar Victor Diop Insert Black Figures into White Kodachrome America
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The series 'Being There' by Lee Shulman and Omar Victor Diop inserts an additional Black protagonist into the white US America of the Kodachrome era, exposing the racism behind…
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V&A's 'Lost Music Venues' display celebrates and preserves UK club culture
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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has opened 'Lost Music Venues', a display curated by Harriet Reed that memorializes and celebrates the UK's vanishing live music…
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Ragnar Kjartansson's Studio Visit and Recklinghausen Exhibition
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Ragnar Kjartansson, one of Iceland's most significant contemporary artists, will have an exhibition at Kunsthalle Recklinghausen starting May 2026. Known for his multi-channel…
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Twin Artists Alicya and Maria Elena Ricciuto Explore Memory and Dwelling at MA 間 Project
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The MA 間 Project in Perugia hosts 'Le dita degli scrigni', a two-person exhibition by twin artists Alicya and Maria Elena Ricciuto (born 1997, Isernia), curated by Laura Catini.…
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33rd Maridajes Cycle Pairs Estela de Castro Portraits with Spanish Photography Icons
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Bodegas RODA is set to launch the 33rd edition of the Maridajes cycle in collaboration with Fundación Foto Colectania. This exhibition, titled 'Retratos en diálogo,' will run from…
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Olof Marsja's 'The Nameless One' at NEVVEN, Gothenburg
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At NEVVEN in Gothenburg, Olof Marsja showcases 'The Nameless One,' which features an imposing sculpture characterized by a Cyclopean head, adorned in reindeer fur and a ceremonial…
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Dale Lewis's 'Lost Illusions' at Edel Assanti Marks a Raw New Direction
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Dale Lewis's solo exhibition 'Lost Illusions' at Edel Assanti in Fitzrovia, London, is his first London show in five years and represents a significant departure from his earlier…
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Galleria ZERO... presents 'Hearth and Home', third episode of The Happiness Project
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In Milan, Galleria ZERO is currently exhibiting "The Happiness Project – Episode 3: Hearth and Home," which is curated by Josè Freire and will be open until July 24, 2026. This…
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Linnen in hedendaagse kunst: van koloniale geschiedenis tot lichamelijke kennis
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Een nieuwe generatie hedendaagse kunstenaars in Nederland herontdekt linnen, geïnspireerd door de complexe geschiedenis van dit materiaal. De opera-performance 'Flax, Baby! Flax!'…
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Melitta Perry and Beth Kennedy Dual Exhibitions at Anthea Polson Art
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Anthea Polson Art in Queensland presents two solo exhibitions in June 2026: Melitta Perry's 'Traces In The Landscape' (30 May–13 June) and Beth Kennedy's 'Afterglow' (27 June–11…
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Maggie Jeffries: Night Citrus at Despard Gallery
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Tasmanian painter Maggie Jeffries presents 'Night Citrus' at Despard Gallery from 3 to 27 June 2026. The exhibition continues her exploration of botanical-based paintings, where…
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Dr Christian Thompson AO: House of Gold at Cairns Art Gallery
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From 11 April to 14 June 2026, Cairns Art Gallery will showcase 'House of Gold,' an exhibition by Dr. Christian Thompson AO, an artist of Bidjara, Irish, and Chinese descent. This…
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Edwin Harris-Faull's Ceramic Monsters at Post Office Projects
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Edwin Harris-Faull, an artist from Kaurna Country, is set to showcase his solo exhibition titled 'Monsters' at the Post Office Projects Gallery + Studios in South Australia. His…
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David Paulson Portraiture Retrospective at FireWorks Gallery
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FireWorks Gallery in Queensland presents a retrospective of David Paulson's portraiture, featuring seven large portraits on canvas and smaller self-portrait works on paper.…
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Julian Charrière's Poetic Installation in Ruinart's Cellars Reveals Champagne's Submerged History
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Throughout 2025, Franco-Swiss artist Julian Charrière collaborated with Maison Ruinart on a project rooted in the geological history of Champagne. Taking as a starting point the…
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Koyo Kouoh's Posthumous Venice Biennale 'In Minor Keys' Opens Amid Controversy
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The 61st Venice Biennale Arte, titled "In Minor Keys" and curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, has opened at the Giardini and Arsenale. The exhibition features 110 participants from…
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Delcy Morelos Hand-Molds 30-Tonne Soil Installation at Barbican
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At the Barbican Centre's Sculpture Court in London, Colombian artist Delcy Morelos has unveiled 'Origo', a striking installation measuring 24 metres in width and composed of over…
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Winnie Claessens' 'All Tomorrow's Parties' at Fred & Ferry, Antwerp
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Winnie Claessens presents 'All Tomorrow's Parties' at Fred & Ferry in Antwerp, an exhibition exploring three coexisting versions of Earth, each claiming absolute truth. The show…
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Italy Celebrates François Morellet Centenary with Nationwide Exhibition Network
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A diffuse exhibition project titled "∞ François Morellet ∞ Centenario in Italia 1926-2026" will mark the centenary of the French artist's birth across Italy from May 2026.…
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Felix Krapp-Raczek at Scherben, Berlin
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Felix Krapp-Raczek's exhibition at Scherben in Berlin explores dance, time, and identity through paintings and references to philosophy, film, and fashion. The show includes works…
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Bea Bonafini's First Spanish Solo Show 'Intangible' at Vangar
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Vangar gallery in Valencia presents 'Intangible', the first solo exhibition in Spain by German-born artist Bea Bonafini (Bonn, 1990). The show runs from May 22 to July 24, 2026.…
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Art al Quadrat's 'Transmutación. Segundo acto' Turns Memory into Scar at Swinton Gallery
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Swinton Gallery in Madrid hosts 'Transmutación. Segundo acto', a project by Art al Quadrat that transforms memory into visible matter, reflecting on institutional violence against…
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Lo Súper's 'Todas somos Orlando' Explores Queer Identity Through Collage at La Gran Vía Cultural
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From May 27 to July 5, 2026, La Gran Vía Cultural in Madrid presents 'Todas somos Orlando', an exhibition by artist Lo Súper. Organized by Franquearte Vive el Arte and curated by…
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Anna-Sophie Berger and Reinhard Voigt at GROTTO Berlin
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The exhibition "High on Low" at GROTTO in Berlin features works by Anna-Sophie Berger and Reinhard Voigt. The show explores the interplay between high and low culture through a…
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Tony Cragg's Ocean of Drops at Ca' Tron During Venice Biennale 2026
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From May 5 to June 28, 2026, Tony Cragg's solo exhibition, titled Ocean of Drops, will be showcased at Ca' Tron during the 61st Venice Biennale, presented by Fondazione Berengo…
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Tadashi Kawamata Occupies Palais de Tokyo with Precarious Timber Interventions for Ruinart
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Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, selected for Ruinart's 2026 edition of 'Conversations with Nature', stages a temporary occupation of the Palais de Tokyo from February 13 to 23.…
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Arthur Cohen's 'I Dress Ghosts' Brings Weaver's Guild Mythology to Life
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Arthur Cohen opened the exhibition 'I Dress Ghosts' on May 12, 2026, at rue des Filles du Calvaire in Paris, marking the first full expression of his Weaver's Guild mythology. The…
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