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• Nancy Holt's first major UK survey opens at Goodwood Art Foundation exhibition

  Nancy Holt (1938-2014), a pioneering land artist who studied biology at Tufts University and came to large-scale works through concrete poetry, is the subject of her first major…

• Joëlle Cabanne's 'Respiro' Transforms Venetian Water into Living Art exhibition

  Joëlle Cabanne, a Swiss artist, has transitioned her focus from indigo to exploring concepts of location, memory, and the environment. Her latest exhibition, titled 'Respiro,' is…

• Zurbarán Survey, Carnegie International, and Sickert Exhibition Open exhibition

  The National Gallery in London opens the largest career survey of Francisco de Zurbarán since the 1980s, co-curated by Francesca Whitlum-Cooper. The 59th Carnegie International,…

• Racheal Crowther's 'Liquid Trust' Opens at Chisenhale Gallery exhibition

  Racheal Crowther's new commission 'Liquid Trust' opened at Chisenhale Gallery in London in 2026. The installation view, photographed by Mark Blower, evokes a familiar social…

• Early photographs by Gustave Coquiot reveal lost Van Gogh sites in Arles exhibition

  Two photographic albums by art critic Gustave Coquiot (1865-1926), who wrote an early Van Gogh biography, have been acquired by the Van Gogh Academy in Auvers-sur-Oise and are now…

• The Dog's Gaze: Canine Companions in Art History exhibition

  The article explores the enduring presence of dogs in art, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary works, highlighting how artists have depicted the human-canine bond across…

• Sophie Rivera's Unflinching Portraits of Latino New Yorkers exhibition

  Sophie Rivera's photography, featured in a new exhibition, captures intimate and unvarnished portraits of Latino communities in New York, including children and depictions of…

• Nanni Valentini Returns to US with 'Interspaces' at Everson Museum exhibition

  The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York, is hosting 'Interspaces', a retrospective of Italian ceramic artist Nanni Valentini (1932–1985), on view until September 6, 2026.…

• Fundación Mapfre Barcelona Hosts 'Walker Evans. Now and Then' exhibition

  A new exhibition titled "Walker Evans. Now and Then" will take place in Barcelona, celebrating the renowned American photographer Walker Evans, who lived from 1903 to 1975.…

• Greater New York 2026 at MoMA PS1: A 50th Anniversary Survey exhibition

  The sixth edition of Greater New York, a quinquennial survey of contemporary art from the New York region, opened at MoMA PS1 to mark the institution's 50th anniversary. Featuring…

• Franco Ule: Retrospective of a Rebel Painter in Trieste exhibition

  A retrospective exhibition of Franco Ule (Trieste, 1959–2018) opens on May 12, 2026, at AD FORMANDUM in Trieste, featuring about fifteen historical works. Ule was a rebellious…

• Ei Arakawa-Nash to Represent Japan at Venice Biennale with Babies Motif exhibition

  Ei Arakawa-Nash, the first non-Japanese national to represent Japan in a solo presentation at the Venice Biennale, will present 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies' at the Japan Pavilion…

• Maria Soldatova's Blue Coral Art at GRIFFIT, Milan exhibition

  Maria Soldatova's solo exhibition 'Blue Coral Art' at GRIFFIT in Milan (2026) transforms the Soviet tradition of beadwork into conceptual art. Each bead serves as a minimal unit,…

• Daiga Grantina's 'Lilacs' Opens at Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre exhibition

  Running from 2 May to 28 June 2026, the Mead Gallery at Warwick Arts Centre showcases 'Lilacs', marking the most comprehensive exhibition in the UK by Latvian artist Daiga…

• Paris Weekend Guide: Segantini Retrospective, Johny Pitts, and More exhibition

  The Musée Marmottan Monet opens the first Parisian monographic exhibition on Giovanni Segantini, a leading figure of symbolism and divisionism, featuring about sixty works until…

• Kazvare Made It's 'There's Rice at Home' Examines Black British Life Through Pop and Archive exhibition

  Kazvare Made It, an artist based in London, is set to unveil her first solo exhibition titled 'There's Rice at Home' at The Lemon Seed Project, a creative space converted from a…

• Venice Biennale jury resigns ahead of opening amid geopolitical tensions exhibition

  The Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious art exhibitions, has been thrown into turmoil after the entire jury resigned just days before the opening. The unexpected…

• Opentour Bologna: Studenti dell'Accademia nelle Gallerie della Città exhibition

  Opentour, un'iniziativa bolognese avviata dodici anni fa, offre agli studenti dell'Accademia di Belle Arti l'opportunità di esporre nelle gallerie della città. Fondata da Luca…

• Audubon's £7.5M 'Birds of America' on Rare Display in Glasgow exhibition

  Right now, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is showcasing two first-edition copies of John James Audubon's 'Birds of America,' which they've had since 1838.…

• Kasper Eistrup's First German Solo Show Opens at Galerie Schimming exhibition

  Danish artist Kasper Eistrup (b. 1973) presents his first solo exhibition in Germany, "Bridges Over Magma," at Galerie Schimming in Hamburg, running through May 21, 2026. The show…

• London's Top 5 Art Exhibitions for May 2026 exhibition

  Tabish Khan, the @LondonArtCritic, selects five must-see exhibitions in London for May 2026. At Kristin Hjellegjerde, Zayn Qahtani's 'The Whisperings' presents a fantastical world…

• Julianknxx's 'In Search of Incredible' at LUMA Arles exhibition

  Julianknxx, an artist originally from Sierra Leone and currently based in London, will showcase 'In Search of Incredible' at LUMA Arles from May 1, 2026, to January 10, 2027. This…

• Erwan Sene's Suitcase Sculptures Question Security and Legality at Bonny Poon exhibition

  Erwan Sene's exhibition 'Checked or four attacks that will never happen' at Bonny Poon / Conditions in Toronto presents four 1970s Delsey suitcases linked by exposed cables, each…

• Georg Baselitz's Final Interview and Retrospective in Florence exhibition

  Georg Baselitz, who died in 2026 at age 88, gave his last interview to Artribune on the occasion of his retrospective 'Avanti!' at the Museo Novecento in Florence. The exhibition,…

• Ethical Managers Make Their Own Rules at Bodenrader, Chicago exhibition

  The exhibition 'Ethical Managers Make Their Own Rules' at Bodenrader in Chicago presents a display that questions meaning, context, and responsibility. The show's text, written in…

• Ocula Editors Pick Top 10 Global Exhibitions for May 2026 exhibition

  Ocula's global team of editors has curated a list of the top 10 exhibitions to see around the world in May 2026. The selection spans from the vibrant colors of Rio de Janeiro to…

• Olukemi Lijadu Explores West African Electronic Music Legacy at Spike Island exhibition

  Artist and DJ Olukemi Lijadu presents Feedback, an exhibition at Spike Island in Bristol, investigating the legacy of West African electronic music. The show traces a sonic…

• Venice Biennale 2026: US Pavilion Controversy, British Pavilion Highlights, and Koyo Kouoh's Vision exhibition

  The upcoming 2026 Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh and titled 'In Minor Keys,' is already stirring debate, particularly regarding the US pavilion. Notable artists…

• Arthur Jafa's Decade-Long Rise to Major Contemporary Art Figure exhibition

  Arthur Jafa, now 65, achieved success at 55 and has become a globally exhibited artist. His emotionally and sensorially powerful videos explore African American narratives of…

• Park Seo-Bo's Écritures Series at White Cube Paris exhibition

  White Cube Paris presents the first exhibition in the French capital dedicated to Park Seo-Bo's Écritures series, on view until May 30, 2026. The show spans over five decades,…

• Venice Biennale 2026: Ten Standout Exhibitions Across the City exhibition

  The 61st Venice Biennale presents a variety of exhibitions that extend beyond the Giardini and Arsenale. At Gallerie dell'Accademia, Marina Abramović's "Transforming Energy" marks…

• Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka and the Forgotten Women of Viennese Modernism exhibition

  In Krems, Austria, the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich is marking the 100th anniversary of the Association of Viennese Women Artists, established by Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka…

• John Perceval Survey at Heide Museum of Modern Art exhibition

  Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne will host 'John Perceval: All That We Are', the first major survey of the artist since 1992. The exhibition features over one hundred works…

• Brian Eno's First Italian Retrospective Opens in Parma with Political Edge exhibition

  Brian Eno's first retrospective in Italy opens in Parma from May 1 to August 2, 2026, at the Complesso Monumentale di San Paolo and the Ospedale Vecchio. Curated by Alessandro…

• Sybilla Opens Plaza del Gato Gallery in Madrid exhibition

  Fashion designer Sybilla (born New York, 1963) has opened Plaza del Gato, a gallery at Calle Noviciado in Madrid, showcasing works by painter Jean Bouvier. The gallery, born from…

• Sergi Aguilar's Red and Black Homage to Blinky Palermo exhibition

  Sculptor Sergi Aguilar (Barcelona, 1946) presents 'D'après Blinky' at La Nave Sánchez Ubiría in Madrid through May 29. The exhibition honors German artist Blinky Palermo, whose…

• Valérie Belin's Magic Realism at Museu Picasso Barcelona exhibition

  Valérie Belin (Boulogne-Billancourt, 1964) presents a selection of her work at the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, exploring connections with Picasso's legacy. Belin, who studied…

• ICP Recent Graduates Exhibition Evidence of Existence Opens May 15 exhibition

  From May 15 to May 25, 2026, the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York will present the Evidence of Existence: 2026 ICP Recent Graduates Exhibition. The opening…

• José Dávila's 'The Simple Act of Positioning' Opens at Sean Kelly exhibition

  José Dávila's solo exhibition 'The Simple Act of Positioning' at Sean Kelly, New York, runs through May 30, 2026. The show explores sculpture's relational placement, featuring…

• SpY's HALOS Installation Transforms Florence Railway Factory with Rotating Reflectors exhibition

  Spanish artist SpY has created HALOS, an immersive installation inside a former railway factory in Florence. The work features suspended photography reflectors—gold and silver…