Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
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Liam Young's 'In Other Worlds' Opens at Barbican Centre
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From May 21 to September 6, 2026, the Barbican Centre will host 'In Other Worlds,' an engaging exhibition by Liam Young located at The Curve gallery, Silk Street Entrance, and Car…
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Joe Brainard's Rare Matchbook Miniatures at Chris Sharp Gallery
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The Chris Sharp Gallery in Los Angeles is hosting its second solo show featuring Joe Brainard (1942–1994), which includes a previously unseen collection of matchbook miniatures…
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Cao Fei's 'Dash' at Fondazione Prada Examines Agriculture as Computational Surface
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Cao Fei's exhibition 'Dash' at Fondazione Prada in Milan (April 9–September 28, 2026) reimagines contemporary agriculture as a computational system. The show features a…
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Michael Kleine's Espai 13 Sala 14 Cripta at Fundació Joan Miró
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German artist Michael Kleine will present his exhibition titled ‘Espai 13 Sala 14 Cripta’ at the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, running from April 22 to July 5, 2026. This solo…
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Ugo Bienvenu on AI, Reality, and His César-Winning Film 'Arco'
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Ugo Bienvenu, director, author, and illustrator, critiques AI as being fed fragments of reality unrelated to lived experience. He is presenting a series of drawings at Galerie…
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İrem Günaydın Solo Exhibition at thepill, Istanbul
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İrem Günaydın presents a solo exhibition at thepill in Istanbul. The gallery's press release, available in both English and Turkish, accompanies the show, which features…
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Brenton Drechsler Turns His Painterly Gaze Inward at Michael Reid Northern Beaches
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Brenton Drechsler, an artist from South Australia, unveils 'Stripes 6 – Open Doors', a series of paintings that transitions from depicting foreign city streets and classic cars to…
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Eight Collectible Design Shows to See in May Across Europe and the US
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In May 2026, a series of collectible design exhibitions will take place across Europe and the U.S. In Brussels, Augusta will host "Depth of Field," featuring Cru Atelier, La…
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61st Venice Biennale 'In Minor Keys' Opens Amid Protests, Honoring Late Curator Koyo Kouoh
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The 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'In Minor Keys' and curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, opened on May 7, 2026, with preview day marked by protests at the Israeli and Russian…
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ASIF: New Cultural Space Opens in Rome's Trastevere with Radio and Chiara Carrer Show
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ASIF, a new cultural space, opens at Via della Lungara 24 in Rome's Trastevere district on May 8, 2026. The inaugural exhibition, "Educazione sentimentale per architetti,"…
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Biennale Arte 2026: Nine Must-See National Pavilions at the Arsenale
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The upcoming 2026 Venice Biennale, themed 'In Minor Keys' and curated by Koyo Kouoh, will feature national pavilions at the Arsenale that highlight interconnected ecosystems.…
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Catalina Bauer's Immersive Installation 'El volcán, la ballena y otros mundos' at Centro Cultural Montecarmelo
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Chilean artist Catalina Bauer presents 'El volcán, la ballena y otros mundos', an immersive installation at the Sala Capilla of Centro Cultural Montecarmelo in Santiago de Chile,…
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Keith Haring's Dark Prophecies at the Brant Foundation
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A review of the exhibition "Keith Haring" at the Brant Foundation in Manhattan, focusing on works from 1980 to 1983. The author revisits Haring's art, initially dismissed as trite…
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Katherine Umsted's 'Take Cover' at Philip Douglas Fine Arts
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Katherine Umsted's exhibition 'Take Cover' at Philip Douglas Fine Arts in Hudson, New York, runs through June 7, 2026. The show features sixteen constructions combining wood,…
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Associazione Barriera in Turin presents 'Remains – The Alchemy of Lost Memory'
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Associazione Barriera in Turin hosts 'Remains – The Alchemy of Lost Memory', curated by Alberto Dapporto and organized by Sergey Kantsedal, from April 30 to May 23. The exhibition…
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Maureen Dougherty's 'The Completionists' at Mendes Wood DM
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Maureen Dougherty's exhibition 'The Completionists' at Mendes Wood DM in Germantown, New York, runs through June 14, 2026. The show features nine paintings of solitary collectors…
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Montreal convent pews reborn as design objects for Matière Sensible
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During Montreal Design Week, curatorial collective Nouveau Milieu presented Matière Sensible, an exhibition of furniture, decor, and conceptual works made from red oak pews…
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Joseph Kosuth’s Venice Show Questions Language’s Value in AI Era
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Conceptual art pioneer Joseph Kosuth (b. 1945, Toledo, Ohio) presents 'The Exchange Value of Language Has Fallen to Zero' at Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice, running until November 22,…
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Eileen Gu's Met Gala Dress with 15,000 Glass Spheres Blew Bubbles
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During the 2026 Met Gala, Eileen Gu, an Olympic freestyle skier, showcased a tech-couture outfit designed by Iris van Herpen in partnership with A.A. Murakami. Known as the Airo…
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Maria Auxiliadora Silva Exhibition at Hessel Museum of Art
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At Bard College's Hessel Museum of Art, the exhibition 'Imprinted in My Mind' showcases the work of Brazilian artist Maria Auxiliadora Silva, curated by Bruna Grinsztejn, and will…
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Alma Allen's US Pavilion at Venice Biennale Criticized as Bland and Empty
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Alma Allen's exhibition 'Call Me the Breeze' at the United States Pavilion of the 2026 Venice Biennale has been panned as inoffensive and devoid of meaning. Curated by Jeffrey…
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Allen Jones Exhibition in Paris Coincides with Kim Kardashian Met Gala Sculpture
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In Paris, Sceners Gallery presents "Forms and Temptations," showcasing the work of British Pop Art innovator Allen Jones in partnership with Almine Rech. The exhibition includes…
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Frans Masereel's Multifaceted Oeuvre Celebrated at Musée de l'Image d'Épinal
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The Musée de l'Image d'Épinal presents 'Frans Masereel. Un art entre révolte et rêverie' from February 14 to September 20, 2026, showcasing the Belgian artist's diverse practice.…
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Igshaan Adams presenta 'Levantando el polvo' en el Guggenheim Bilbao
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El 5 de mayo de 2026, el Museo Guggenheim Bilbao presentó la exposición 'Levantando el polvo: El archivo del cuerpo', del artista sudafricano Igshaan Adams, nacido en 1982 en…
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Studio DRIFT Suspends Shy Society Over Venice's Grand Canal
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During the opening week of the 61st Venice Biennale, the Dutch duo Studio DRIFT installed Shy Society on the facade of Palazzo Balbi, directly facing the Grand Canal. The…
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Photography Into Sculpture: An Homage and An Update at El Nido, Los Angeles
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A new exhibition titled "Photography Into Sculpture: An Homage and An Update" has opened at El Nido, a creative venue operated by VC Projects located at 1028 N. Western Ave., Los…
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Beatriz Milhazes' Rare Prints on View at Pinacoteca de São Paulo
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The Pinacoteca de São Paulo presents 'Beatriz Milhazes: gravuras do acervo da Pinacoteca de São Paulo' on the second floor of Pina Estação, featuring 27 works from 1996 to 2019.…
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Top 10 National Pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale
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The 61st Venice Biennale has commenced, showcasing more than 80 national pavilions throughout the city, centered around the theme 'In Minor Keys,' conceived by the late curator…
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Ariane Mnouchkine's 'Ici sont les dragons' traces rise of totalitarianism
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Ariane Mnouchkine's new two-part play 'Ici sont les dragons' at the Théâtre du Soleil explores the rise of totalitarian regimes, from the 1917 Russian Revolution to Hitler's…
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Madame, Bault, Popay: 'Mondes intérieurs' at Galerie-Atelier Pozor
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From May 7 to 30, 2026, Galerie-Atelier Pozor hosts the group exhibition 'Mondes intérieurs' featuring urban artists Madame, Bault, and Popay. The show is curated by Jp…
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Li Yi-Fan's 'Screen Melancholy' at Venice Biennale 2026
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The Taipei Fine Arts Museum is showcasing 'Screen Melancholy: Li Yi-Fan' as a Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale, which will take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026,…
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Nina Wakeford on Swiss Pavilion's 'Unfinished Business' at 2026 Venice Biennale
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The Swiss Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, curated by Nina Wakeford, presents "The Unfinished Business of Living Together," a group project that reactivates two Swiss…
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Return to the Forest: puppetry and dance liberate museum objects in Manchester
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"Return to the Forest," a promenade performance helmed by director Sue Buckmaster and choreographed by Gregory Maqoma, will debut at Factory International's Aviva Studios in…
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Glasstire's Top Five Texas Art Events: May 7, 2026
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This week's Glasstire roundup features five notable art happenings throughout Texas. Kandy G. Lopez, an Afro-Caribbean American fiber artist recognized by Vogue as "the Barkley L.…
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Nikima Jagudajev's Playable Film 'Like' Debuts at Scuola Piccola Zattere, Venice
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From May 7 to October 18, 2026, Nikima Jagudajev, an artist and choreographer, will unveil 'Like,' a fresh commission at Scuola Piccola Zattere in Venice. This innovative piece…
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Lille's Hospice Comtesse unveils restored 18th-century wool and silk tapestries
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The "Trésors de laine et de soie" exhibition is on display at the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse in Lille until October 11. This showcase includes eleven meticulously restored…
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North Texas Museums Announce Summer 2026 Exhibition Lineup
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Several museums across Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Waco have unveiled their summer exhibitions for 2026. The Arlington Museum of Art has introduced 'More Than a Match'…
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Hiber Nation Transforms London Gallery into Adult-Sized Blanket Fort for Rest as Resistance
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As part of Spider London's arts initiative, Hiber Nation is a group exhibition curated by ezhava ekabo donyi alongside Juliet Cook and Monu, transforming a former Campaign for…
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Alessandro Franco's 'if STATO == "ATTIVO"' Opens Meccaniche della Meraviglia 20
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The 20th edition of Meccaniche della Meraviglia, a series of contemporary art monographic exhibitions coordinated by Albano Morandi, opens with 'if STATO == "ATTIVO"', a solo show…
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Ian Curtis exhibition in New York features Joy Division lyrics and ephemera
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Voltz Clarke Gallery in New York will host 'Ian Curtis: Insight', the first major US exhibition dedicated to the Joy Division frontman. The show draws from the British Pop Archive…
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