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Delaware Art Museum: America's Premier Pre-Raphaelite Collection exhibition
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Delaware Art Museum boasts the most extensive and important collection of Pre-Raphaelite art in the U.S. and ranks among the finest globally…
Group show with Matisse, Aldrich, van Golden at CADAN OTEMACHI exhibition
CADAN OTEMACHI in Tokyo presents 'Parakeets, Lemons, Flowers in a vase', a group exhibition featuring works by Richard Aldrich, Daan van Golden, and Henri Matisse. The show brings…
Andreas Angelidakis Transforms Greek Pavilion into 'Escape Room' at 2026 Venice Biennale exhibition
At the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis presents 'Escape Room,' an immersive installation that reimagines the Greek Pavilion as a contemporary Platonic…
Met's Costume Institute opens new galleries with cross-departmental exhibition 'Costume Art' exhibition
The Condé M. Nast Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute have unveiled the exhibition 'Costume Art,' which will run until 10 January 2027. Curated by…
Singapore and Hong Kong Pavilions Embrace Slowness at Venice Biennale exhibition
At the 61st Venice Biennale, curated under the posthumous theme 'In Minor Keys' by Koyo Kouoh, the Singapore and Hong Kong pavilions stand out for their quiet, intimate…
Frank Stella's Navajo weaving collection debuts at Peter Pap Rugs exhibition
An exhibition showcasing Navajo (Diné) weavings from Frank Stella's (1936-2024) collection will debut on May 15 at Peter Pap Rugs within Arader Galleries in New York City,…
LA Metro D Line Extension Opens with Major Public Art Installations exhibition
On May 8, the city of Los Angeles launched the D Line extension, enhancing transit options by adding 3.92 miles of track that connects downtown to Beverly Hills and will soon…
Sophie Rivera's First Retrospective at El Museo del Barrio exhibition
El Museo del Barrio presents 'Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures', the first survey of the late Nuyorican photographer (1940–2021). Curated by Susanna V. Temkin, the exhibition spans…
Inhotim inaugura escultura de Lais Myrrha e exposições de Dalton Paula e davi de jesus do nascimento exhibition
No Instituto Inhotim, em Brumadinho (MG), foi revelada a escultura 'Contraplano' (2026) de Lais Myrrha, representando um novo marco após 20 anos. Ao invés de pavilhões, a obra…
Zurbarán's Faith Questioned in National Gallery Exhibition exhibition
The National Gallery in London is hosting its first major exhibition focused on Francisco de Zurbarán, a 17th-century Spanish painter famous for his religious themes. The display…
Markus Brunetti's Monumental Photos of European Churches at Yossi Milo exhibition
Bavarian photographer Markus Brunetti has spent over two decades documenting Europe's most impressive basilicas, monasteries, and cathedrals. Working with collaborator Betty…
Mozart's Life and Letters Revealed at Morgan Library Exhibition exhibition
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York presents "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Treasures from the Mozarteum Foundation of Salzburg," an exhibition of ephemera from the composer's…
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo opens San Giacomo island venue in Venice exhibition
On May 7, 2026, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo opened San Giacomo, a lagoon island in Venice acquired in 2018, dedicated to art and sustainability. The event took place after…
Waves: 7 Artists at Casa Sanlorenzo During Venice Biennale exhibition
Casa Sanlorenzo, the art division of the yacht brand, inaugurated its new 1,000 sqm exhibition space in Venice with the group show 'Waves,' curated by Sergio Risaliti and…
DRIFT's Kinetic Light Installation 'Shy Society' at Palazzo Balbi for Venice Biennale exhibition
Studio DRIFT, a Dutch creative duo, presented 'Shy Society', a kinetic light installation at Palazzo Balbi on Venice's Canal Grande during the 61st Venice Biennale. The work…
Carlo Zauli Centenary Exhibition at Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano exhibition
The exhibition titled 'Carlo Zauli 1926–2026. Tra Faenza e Milano' is currently being showcased at Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano in Milan from March 13 to June 7, 2026. Curated by…
Dana Awartani to Represent Saudi Arabia at 61st Venice Biennale exhibition
Dana Awartani will represent Saudi Arabia at the 61st Venice Biennale, which runs from 9 May to 22 November 2026. Her exhibition in the Arsenale builds on her practice of…
Venice Biennale 2026: Chan and Jewel on Eco-Feminism and Post-Spirituality exhibition
At the 2026 Venice Biennale, two exhibitions—Wallace Chan's 'Vessels of Other Worlds' and Jewel's 'Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost'—present eco-feminist and…
Su Xiaobai's lacquer works bridge Chinese tradition and European abstraction at Venice Biennale collateral event exhibition
Su Xiaobai, a Chinese-German artist, presents 35 works in 'Alchemical Universe' at Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel in Venice, a collateral event of the Biennale. Curated by Stephen…
Golden Goose and PlayLab’s whimsical installation at Venice Biennale exhibition
This year, the 'Haus' exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale featured a collaboration between PlayLab, a multidisciplinary creative studio recognized for its partnerships with…
Basquiat's Intense Works on Paper Star in First Danish Exhibition exhibition
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, is hosting 'Headstrong', a retrospective of 50 works on paper by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988), running until May 17,…
As Above, So Below: Biennale Collateral Exhibition Explores Ocean Futures exhibition
As Above, So Below, a collateral event of the 61st Venice Biennale, transforms the deconsecrated church of Fabbrica H3 on Giudecca Island into an immersive ecological meditation…
Eva Helene Pade's Monumental Paintings Debut at TEFAF New York exhibition
Danish painter Eva Helene Pade, born 1997, presents three new works—Jagt (Hunt), Nærmere (Closer), and Opstand (Surge)—at Thaddaeus Ropac's booth at TEFAF New York this week. The…
Radiohead's 'Motion Picture House' Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yards exhibition
Radiohead's immersive exhibition 'Motion Picture House' has opened at Brooklyn Navy Yards in New York, following its debut at Coachella Festival. The installation, transported by…
Marco Lodola Illuminates La Scala for 80th Reopening Anniversary exhibition
For the 80th anniversary of its reopening, Milan's Teatro alla Scala has commissioned Marco Lodola to create 'Note di Luce', a light-based intervention from May 10 to 17. The…
Yalda Afsah's First Danish Exhibition at Kunsthal Thy exhibition
Yalda Afsah presents her debut exhibition in Denmark, 'Surge', at Kunsthal Thy in Hurup Thy. The show features two video works: 'Curro' (2023) and 'Jarramplas' (2025). 'Curro'…
Florentina Holzinger's Nude Bell-Ringer Performance Goes Viral at Venice Biennale exhibition
At the Venice Biennale, the Austrian Pavilion has become the most photographed and discussed attraction due to Florentina Holzinger's provocative performance. Every hour, a naked…
Habib Hajallie's Ballpoint Pen Drawings Explore Grief in 'Black & Blue' exhibition
Habib Hajallie's solo exhibition 'Black & Blue' at Larkin Durey in London uses blue ballpoint pen on antique texts to explore loss, memory, and healing. The Kent-based artist, of…
Yto Barrada's 'Comme Saturne' for French Pavilion at 2026 Venice Biennale exhibition
Yto Barrada (born 1971) presents 'Comme Saturne' at the French Pavilion of the 61st Venice Biennale, curated by Myriam Ben Salah. The exhibition features textile works, natural…
Massimo Contrasto: A Tribute to Massimo Cittadini in Carrara exhibition
The Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara presents Massimo Contrasto, a project dedicated to Massimo Cittadini (1959–2024), artist, professor, and co-founder of the Scuola di Nuove…
Javier Silva Meinel's First French Retrospective at Maison de l'Amérique Latine exhibition
Maison de l'Amérique latine in Paris presents 'Umbrales, Javier Silva Meinel. Une poétique de l’image', the first French retrospective of Peruvian photographer Javier Silva…
Evgeny Muzalevsky's Layered Paintings at Galerie Alina Pinsky exhibition
Galerie Alina Pinsky in Paris presents 'Les Spectres et les Égarés de Paris', an exhibition of works by artist Evgeny Muzalevsky. His paintings build surfaces through layers of…
Giorgia Garzilli's 'Everything's coming up roses' at Spazio Libero, Stockholm exhibition
At Spazio Libero in Stockholm, Giorgia Garzilli showcases 'Everything's coming up roses,' under the curation of Margherita Castiglioni and Aleksandar Stojanovski. Central to the…
Anish Kapoor's Dark Side Shines at Lehmbruck Museum exhibition
Anish Kapoor, the Indian-British artist known for monumental, reflective works, is currently the subject of a solo exhibition at the Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg, Germany. The…
Tomohiro Shibuki Wraps Objects in Felt to Explore Coexistence exhibition
Tokyo artist Tomohiro Shibuki employs felt to envelop clothing, sculptures, and installations, delving into the concept of how distinct objects can coexist without compromising…
17 Must-See Gallery Shows During Frieze Week New York exhibition
In May, during Frieze New York at the Shed, galleries throughout Manhattan showcase significant exhibitions. Among the highlights are Katharina Fritsch at Matthew Marks, available…
MoMA Duchamp Retrospective Questions His Bourgeois Legacy exhibition
A major Marcel Duchamp retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York—the first in North America since 1973—presents the artist's readymades and other works, but a critical…
New York exhibitions mark US 250th anniversary with diverse perspectives exhibition
In celebration of the US semiquincentennial, various museums in New York are hosting notable exhibitions. The New York Historical Society's 'Old Masters, New Amsterdam' will run…
Gestel and De Smet's Colorful Friendship at Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar exhibition
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar presents 'Gestel en De Smet – kleurrijke vriendschap', an exhibition exploring the artistic exchange between Dutch painter Leo Gestel (1881-1941) and…
Spencer Chalk-Levy's First French Solo Show at Galerie Art Absolument exhibition
Galerie Art Absolument in Paris presents "Where the Heavens Meet the Earth," the first French solo exhibition of New York-born, Vienna-based artist Spencer Chalk-Levy (b. 1986),…

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