Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
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Giorgia Garzilli's 'Everything's coming up roses' at Spazio Libero, Stockholm
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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…
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Anish Kapoor's Dark Side Shines at Lehmbruck Museum
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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…
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Tomohiro Shibuki Wraps Objects in Felt to Explore Coexistence
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Tokyo artist Tomohiro Shibuki employs felt to envelop clothing, sculptures, and installations, delving into the concept of how distinct objects can coexist without compromising…
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17 Must-See Gallery Shows During Frieze Week New York
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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…
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MoMA Duchamp Retrospective Questions His Bourgeois Legacy
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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…
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New York exhibitions mark US 250th anniversary with diverse perspectives
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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…
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Gestel and De Smet's Colorful Friendship at Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
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Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar presents 'Gestel en De Smet – kleurrijke vriendschap', an exhibition exploring the artistic exchange between Dutch painter Leo Gestel (1881-1941) and…
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Spencer Chalk-Levy's First French Solo Show at Galerie Art Absolument
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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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Simone Post's candy chandeliers melt in Venetian palazzo for Biennale
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Simone Post, a Dutch artist, has unveiled 'She Knew She/It/They Would Melt', a unique installation crafted entirely from candy, located within the historic Palazzo Contarini…
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BMW Art Cars Exhibition at BMW Welt in Munich
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The BMW Art Cars Exhibition is underway at BMW Welt in Munich, running from July 29 to August 31. This significant event marks the first time all 20 BMW Art Cars are displayed…
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Maria-Olga Vlachou's Digital Pointillism Revives Greek Embroidery at Kalamata Museum
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Athens-born artist Maria-Olga Vlachou transforms traditional Greek embroidery into digital art through a technique known as Digital Pointillism, where pixels serve as substitutes…
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Marina Abramović's 'Transforming Energy' at Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Marina Abramović's exhibition 'Transforming Energy' at Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, part of the 2026 Biennale Arte, runs from May 9 to September 30, 2026. The show presents…
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Dozie Kanu and Marc Camille Chaimowicz in Dialogue at Fondazione ICA Milano
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The exhibition at Fondazione ICA Milano features a dialogue between Dozie Kanu and Marc Camille Chaimowicz, curated by Rita Selvaggio and Giulia Civardi. Kanu presents his 2026…
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Pavlina Vagioni's Oikeiōsis at Venice Biennale Explores Belonging Through Sound and Sculpture
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Greek artist Pavlina Vagioni will showcase her work titled Oikeiōsis at the 61st Venice Biennale, a Collateral Event organized by the Hellenic Diaspora Foundation, taking place at…
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Lanfranco Baldi Exhibition Extended at Florence Academy Library
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Hey! So, there's this cool exhibition called 'Una rete visibile. Lanfranco Baldi tra opere e relazioni' at the Library of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, and it's been…
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Catherine Pégard annonce une quinquennale d'art contemporain au Palais de Tokyo en 2027
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Catherine Pégard a annoncé une nouvelle manifestation d'art contemporain, une « quinquennale », qui se tiendra principalement au Palais de Tokyo à Paris en octobre 2027.…
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Oliver Laric's 'Supported Files' Explores 3D Models and Art Reproduction
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Oliver Laric's solo exhibition 'Supported Files' at Galerie Brugger in Klaus, Austria, runs until May 23, 2026. The show features a dynamic relief of a man embracing a ram,…
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Yield Strength: Adelaide Biennial 2026 Examines Resilience Under Pressure
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The 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, named Yield Strength, marks Ellie Buttrose's inaugural major curatorial endeavor following her Golden Lion win for National…
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MAAAPO in Arena Po Celebrates Centenary of Alik Cavaliere with Symposium and Exhibitions
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On May 2, the MAAAPO (Museo Arte Ambiente Arena Po) in Arena Po, Italy, held a major event celebrating the centenary of sculptor Alik Cavaliere's birth. The museum, founded in…
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Goodwood Art Foundation Debuts Summer Show with Nancy Holt, Eva Rothschild
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The Goodwood Art Foundation, launched in 2025 at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, UK, is gearing up to present a major summer showcase from May 2 to November 1, 2026. Named…
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Ex-Footballer Alfie Whiteman Opens Solo Photo Exhibition 'A Loan'
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Alfie Whiteman, former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, has opened his first solo photography exhibition, 'A Loan', at Oof Gallery in Tottenham, London, running until 27 September.…
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Erwin Wurm, Patrick Saytour, and Vatican Pavilion Highlight 2026 Venice Biennale
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The 2026 Venice Biennale features notable exhibitions at Museo Fortuny and Palazzo Vendramin Grimani, showcasing prominent artists. Erwin Wurm's solo exhibition, titled…
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Città Accogliente's 'Fragile_Il Tempo dell’Obsolescenza' at Open House Roma 2026
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During the 2026 Open House Roma_City in Flux, the group Città Accogliente will showcase Fragile_Il Tempo dell’Obsolescenza, which delves into the theme of architectural…
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MoMA Examines Postcolonial Architecture in West Africa
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From July 5 to January 2, the Museum of Modern Art in New York will showcase 'Architects of Liberation: Modernism in Western Africa.' This exhibition examines the role of…
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Fabio Massimo Fioravanti's Nō Theatre Photography at L'Aquila 2026
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On May 16, 2026, "Nanakorobi Yaoki: Cadere sette volte, rialzarsi l'ottava" opens at the Fondazione Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre in L'Aquila. This event features "Immaginare…
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Natalia Colina's CHARKO Explores Climate Anxiety and Resistance
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Natalia Colina (Mexico City, 1999) presents CHARKO, a video work that confronts climate anxiety not as a fear of future disaster but as an ongoing, diffuse experience of…
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Maja Malou Lyse's 'Porn Musical' at Venice Biennale Danish Pavilion
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Maja Malou Lyse's 'Porn Musical' is featured in 'Things to Come' at the Danish Pavilion of the 61st Venice Biennale. The performance reimagines ubiquitous internet erotica with…
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François Morellet Centenary Retrospective at Centre Pompidou-Metz
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The Centre Pompidou-Metz opens 'François Morellet. 100 pour cent', the first centenary celebration of the geometric abstraction master (1926-2016). Curated by Michel Gauthier, the…
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Réka Lőrincz and Róza El-Hassan's 'Ways of Being' at ICA-Dunaújváros
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The exhibition titled 'Ways of Being' at ICA-Dunaújváros showcases the works of Réka Lőrincz, a Hungarian artist, and Róza El-Hassan, an artist of Hungarian-Syrian descent. This…
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Lucia Sotnikova's 'Primordial Forum: Lost Languages' at Kunstverein Heppenheim
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Lucia Sotnikova's initiative, 'Primordial Forum,' originated from her photographic capture of a fifteen-metre advertising wall in her hometown, which once featured cultural,…
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María Carbonell’s ‘The Subversive Stitch’ Links Suffragettes to Contemporary Feminism at CCCC
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In Valencia, the Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) is showcasing ‘The Subversive Stitch,’ an exhibition by María Carbonell that connects the textile activism of…
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Nellie Mae Rowe's Radical Art and Playhouse Legacy
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Nellie Mae Rowe, a self-taught artist from Vinings, Georgia, lived from 1900 to 1982. After her second husband died, she transformed her home into an art space called the…
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Edvard Munch's 'Frieze of Life' and the Berlin Secession
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In 1902, Edvard Munch consolidated his diverse body of artwork into an influential series known as 'The Frieze of Life,' which delves into themes of love, fear, and mortality.…
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Steven Meisel's Banned Versace Campaign 'Four Days in LA' as Art
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In 2000, Steven Meisel's Versace campaign 'Four Days in LA' was removed from public streets after six months and placed in the White Cube in London, being deemed art rather than…
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Strange Rules: Protocol Art Group Show Opens at Palazzo Diedo, Venice
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The 'Strange Rules' exhibition commenced on May 4, 2026, at Venice's Palazzo Diedo, overseen by curators Mat Dryhurst, Holly Herndon, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Adriana Rispoli. This…
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Caroline Gueye Represents Senegal at the 61st Venice Biennale Amid Protests
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The 61st Venice Biennale opened this weekend under tension, with protests, sit-ins, and speeches during the preview due to the presence of Russian and Israeli pavilions. The jury…
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Belvedere Offers Baby-Friendly Tour of Erika Giovanna Klien Exhibition
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The Belvedere museum in Vienna is hosting a guided tour for parents with babies (0–1 year) focused on the work of Erika Giovanna Klien, a leading figure of Viennese Kineticism.…
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Wayamou: Lenguas de lo común at Museo Tamayo
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At Museo Tamayo in Mexico City, the exhibition 'Wayamou: Lenguas de lo común' showcases a three-decade-long collaboration between Laura Anderson Barbata (born in Mexico, 1958) and…
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Musée d'Orsay Opens Permanent Gallery for Nazi-Looted Art Without Owners
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The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has launched a permanent exhibition called "À qui appartiennent ces œuvres ?" which translates to "Who Do These Works Belong To?" This installation…
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Venice Biennale 2026: Queues, Strikes, and Thanatology
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The 2026 Venice Biennale opened on May 7-8 with record queues and VIP numbers, yet the main exhibition at the Giardini and Arsenale suffered from curatorial disorganization, poor…
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