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• London's Clockworks museum traces timekeeping from electricity to quartz exhibition

  The Clockworks museum in London holds the world's most important public collection of timepieces, tracing the evolution from early electric clocks to the quartz revolution. The…

• Jewellers channel Dalí's surrealism in dreamlike collections exhibition

  A wave of contemporary jewellers is drawing inspiration from Salvador Dalí, creating pieces that evoke his surrealist vision. California-based Adam Neeley launched 'Dalí's Garden'…

• Spielzeug Gallery's 'MAR-A-LAGO FACE' Explores MAGA Plastic Surgery Aesthetics exhibition

  On May 13, 2026, the Spielzeug gallery opened its pop-up show 'MAR-A-LAGO FACE' in a former restaurant space on Allen Street in New York, drawing a line of attendees before the…

• Prince & Wooster Marks Fifth Anniversary with Cross-Generational Exhibition exhibition

  "Elective Affinities" is an innovative art exhibit at Prince & Wooster in New York, celebrating five years of original programming. Rather than adhering to a conventional layout,…

• More than 80 galleries in Tribeca to stay open late for Gallery Night exhibition

  On Friday, 15 May, over 80 galleries in New York's Tribeca neighborhood will participate in Tribeca Gallery Night, staying open from 6pm to 8pm. Three new galleries are joining…

• Textiles Unearth Histories of Inequality at NADA New York exhibition

  At the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) New York fair (until 17 May), multiple artists use textiles to excavate personal and collective histories. Griselda Rosas (Luis De Jesus Los…

• 16th-17th Century Fashion at Cervantes' Birthplace Museum exhibition

  The Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares presents 'Con capa y espada. La moda en época de Cervantes', an exhibition on 16th and 17th century clothing, curated by…

• Shirin Neshat Reimagines Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice exhibition

  Shirin Neshat has created a new interpretation of Christoph Willibald Gluck's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice, originally commissioned by librettist Ranieri de' Calzabigi and first…

• Joan Jonas and Silke Otto-Knapp Dual Exhibition in Los Angeles exhibition

  A joint exhibition featuring Joan Jonas and Silke Otto-Knapp is on view at Michael Benevento Gallery in collaboration with Kristina Kite Gallery in Los Angeles. The show presents…

• London's David Bowie immersive exhibition triumphs where others fail exhibition

  A review of 'David Bowie: You're Not Alone' at Lightroom in Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross, London, in 2026. The exhibition, produced by Lightroom, designed by 59 (a Journey…

• Pussy Riot's Tolokonnikova Vows to Replace Russian Pavilion with Political Prisoner Art exhibition

  Nadya Tolokonnikova, the founder of Pussy Riot, is advocating for Russia's removal from the Venice Biennale. She suggests that the country's 2028 pavilion be replaced with an…

• Yann Gross's 'Drift' at La Casa Encendida: The Artificial Empire of the Palm Tree exhibition

  Swiss photographer Yann Gross, who received the PHotoESPAÑA Discovery Award in 2008 for his work 'Horizonville', is showcasing his solo exhibition 'Drift' at La Casa Encendida in…

• GRIHODDA: Dino Cama and Rune Lambrecht at Gallery Fusion, Vejle exhibition

  In Vejle, Denmark, Gallery Fusion showcases GRIHODDA, a dual exhibition featuring artists Dino Cama and Rune Lambrecht, which will be on display until May 17, 2026. The…

• NYC Museums Present Diverse Perspectives on US Semiquincentennial exhibition

  New York institutions are marking the US's 250th birthday with exhibitions that offer nuanced and inclusive views of the nation's founding and its legacy. The Grey Art Museum at…

• Giles Duley's War Photography Pop-Up Opens in Manhattan Penthouse exhibition

  From May 12 to 24, 2026, British photographer Giles Duley will showcase his pop-up exhibition, Distortion/Memory/Resilience, in a penthouse on the 77th floor of Sutton Tower, New…

• Student Art Show Celebrates MacArthur Park at Charles White Elementary exhibition

  From MacArthur Park, with Love opens May 21 at Charles White Elementary School Gallery, featuring works by over 100 students from the Charles White Visual Arts LACMA Magnet. The…

• Todd Gray's Photo Assemblages Confront Black Diasporic History at Perrotin and LACMA exhibition

  Todd Gray's exhibition titled 'Portals' at Perrotin Los Angeles, open until May 30, 2026, showcases multi-paneled photo assemblages that contrast images of slavery with European…

• Jordan Eagles uses HIV-positive blood and Mets memorabilia to explore division and belonging at Pioneer Works exhibition

  The exhibition 'Bases Loaded' by Jordan Eagles at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn examines blood donation policies in the U.S., LGBTQ+ discrimination, and political divides through the…

• Olivia Drusin's 'DUMMY' at Alyssa Davis Gallery exhibition

  Olivia Drusin's solo exhibition 'DUMMY' was held at Alyssa Davis Gallery from March 7 to April 19, 2026. The show featured paintings that explore the tactile relationship between…

• LACMA Hosts Ballet-Inspired Figure Drawing Workshop in Impressionism Galleries exhibition

  LACMA is hosting the third edition of its figure drawing workshop series, Dancing Light, on Friday, May 15. The workshop takes place in the galleries of the exhibition Collecting…

• Gabrielle Goliath's Elegy Opens Independently in Venice After State Censorship exhibition

  South African artist Gabrielle Goliath's performance work Elegy, selected to represent South Africa at the 61st Venice Biennale, was canceled by Minister of Sport, Arts, and…

• Aszure Barton's Final Hubbard Street Commission Premieres at Harris Theater exhibition

  Choreographer Aszure Barton presents her final commission for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a 25-minute piece titled 'LubDub,' premiering May 14, 15, and 17 at the Harris Theater…

• Adrian Tranquilli's 'It's Happening Again' at Palazzo Braschi exhibition

  Adrian Tranquilli's solo exhibition 'It's Happening Again' opens at Museo di Roma Palazzo Braschi, curated by Studio Stefania Miscetti, running until May 24, 2026. The show…

• ArtRio takes over Times Square with works by Brazilian artists exhibition

  ArtRio expands internationally with the Museu a Céu Aberto project in Times Square, New York. For two weeks in May, works by Lucia Koch, Denilson Baniwa, and Rodrigo Cass will be…

• Lucy Liu's 'Hard Feelings' Explores Memory and Family at Alisan Fine Arts exhibition

  Lucy Liu's latest exhibition, 'Hard Feelings,' at Alisan Fine Arts in New York (May 14–June 6) presents paintings that probe the instability of memory and family history. Central…

• Group Show 'Feel Free' at Joy Machine Explores Chaos and Control exhibition

  Joy Machine presents 'Feel Free', a group exhibition featuring Rachel Hayden, Paulina Ho, Hanna Lee Joshi, and Jeremy Miranda. The show runs from May 15 to June 27, 2026, with an…

• Gaetano Fracassio Returns to Milan with a 50-Year Retrospective exhibition

  After fifteen years, Gaetano Fracassio returns to Galleria Gli Eroici Furori in Milan with a solo exhibition spanning five decades of his artistic practice. Curated by Silvia…

• Julia May Jonas Reimagines Arthur Miller's All My Sons at Lincoln Center exhibition

  Playwright Julia May Jonas has premiered A Woman Among Women at Lincoln Center Theater, a feminist reinterpretation of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. The play, which debuted at the…

• Lehman College Art Gallery Hosts 2026 BFA, MA, and MFA Thesis Exhibition exhibition

  Lehman College Art Gallery is set to unveil the 2026 BFA, MA, and MFA Thesis Exhibition, which will run from May 20 until May 28, 2026. This exhibition highlights the final…

• Rembrandt's Fragmentary Anatomy Lesson on Loan at Rembrandt House Museum exhibition

  Rembrandt's 1656 painting "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Deijman," on loan from the Amsterdam Museum, is on display at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam until August 30, 2026.…

• Five Free Must-See Gallery Shows in Paris This May exhibition

  Paris galleries are presenting five free exhibitions this spring 2026. At Galerie Mayoral, Alexander Calder's relationship with Paris is explored through gouaches and totems,…

• Venice Biennale 2026 Opens Amid Controversy After Curator's Death exhibition

  The 61st Venice Biennale, named "In Minor Keys," commenced in May 2026, becoming the most controversial edition in years due to protests, counterprotests, investigations, and…

• Teldil Art Gallery Opens in Rome with Igor Mitoraj Exhibition exhibition

  A new contemporary art space, Teldil Art Gallery, has opened in Rome, transforming the traditional gallery concept into an immersive and performative experience. The inaugural…

• National Art Library display explores unconventional artists' books exhibition

  The Victoria and Albert Museum's National Art Library in London has opened 'Expanding the book', a two-case display of artists' books from 1985 to 2023. Curated by a library staff…

• Firenze Déco: 1920s creativity explored at Palazzo Medici Riccardi exhibition

  Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence hosts 'Firenze Déco. Atmosfere degli anni Venti', curated by Lucia Mannini and promoted by Città Metropolitana di Firenze with Fondazione…

• Glasstire's Top Five Texas Art Events: May 14, 2026 exhibition

  This week, Glasstire highlights five art exhibitions across Texas. In Houston, the Mitochondria Gallery is hosting 'Land that Raised Us' from May 2 to May 30, showcasing artists…

• Luca Gioacchino Di Bernardo's 'La notte' at Galleria Tiziana Di Caro exhibition

  Luca Gioacchino Di Bernardo's solo exhibition 'La notte' at Galleria Tiziana Di Caro in Naples explores the blurred boundaries between human and animal through anthropomorphic…

• Somerset House's HOLY POP! Explores Fandom as Contemporary Worship exhibition

  Somerset House will open HOLY POP!, a major summer exhibition examining celebrity devotion and fan rituals, from 21st May to 9th August 2026 in the Terrace Rooms. Curated by Tory…

• Gibellina's Embroidered Prisenti Tradition Gets a Diffuse Exhibition exhibition

  'I Prisenti di Gibellina' will debut on May 10, 2025, at the Museo delle Trame Mediterranee, with curation by Cristina Costanzo and Enzo Fiammetta. The exhibition will take place…

• Asako Hishiki's 'Anima Errante' Opens in Bozzolo exhibition

  Japanese artist Asako Hishiki will unveil her solo show, 'Anima Errante たましいの散歩 Tamashii no Sanpo,' at the Palazzo dei Principi – Pinacoteca Don Primo Mazzolari in Bozzolo, Italy.…