Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
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Cecilia Canziani on Chiara Camoni's Collaborative Pavilion for Italy at Venice Biennale
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Curator Cecilia Canziani discusses the Italian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, featuring artist Chiara Camoni. The project, titled 'La giusta misura' (The Right Measure),…
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Guerrilla Milan Design Week Show Features 50 Conceptual Door Knobs
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Curator Zaccaria Slater organized 'A Bunch of Knobs,' a nomadic exhibition of 50 conceptual door knobs during Milan Design Week as a protest against high venue fees. The show…
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Will Stovall's German Debut at DREI, Cologne Explores Surveillance Through 17th-Century Lens
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Will Stovall is showcasing his inaugural exhibition in Germany at DREI, Cologne, inspired by Luis Vélez de Guevara's 17th-century work featuring a devil that uncovers private…
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Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. Transforms LACMA Concourse with Painted Benches in 'In Between Stops'
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Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., a second-generation Los Angeles painter raised in East LA, has realized a childhood dream with his exhibition 'In Between Stops' at the Los Angeles County…
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Zurbarán's Supernatural Visions: A Major New Exhibition
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A major new exhibition highlights Francisco de Zurbarán's genius in depicting spiritual subjects, as seen in his painting of the crucified Christ against a black ground. The work,…
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Florentina Holzinger and Dries Verhoeven to Represent Austria and Netherlands at Venice Biennale
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Florentina Holzinger, a choreographer recognized for incorporating blood, urine, and feces into her art, will represent Austria at the Venice Biennale in 2026. Her notable works,…
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Prado reinstates José Aparicio's once-popular painting after 150-year exile
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The Prado Museum in Madrid has reinstated José Aparicio's 1818 painting 'The Year of the Famine in Madrid' after more than 150 years in storage. Once the museum's most popular…
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Venice Biennale 2026: Artists Explore Sexuality and Identity
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At the Venice Biennale, Ocula's editors spotlight ten artists delving into themes of sexuality, identity, and the body. Gabrielle Goliath, initially selected for South Africa's…
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Joshua Serafin's first institutional solo show at C3A explores Filipino memory and queer futurity
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The Centro de Creación Contemporánea de Andalucía (C3A) in Córdoba presents 'Partir el corazón de la serpiente', the first solo exhibition by Joshua Serafin, on view until August…
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Nature Speaks: Gottwald and Shaw at Tuggeranong Arts Centre
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Tuggeranong Arts Centre in the Australian Capital Territory presents 'Nature Speaks', a dual exhibition featuring Vladimir Gottwald's naturally sculpted black limestone and Kate…
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Museo del Prado Launches 'Una obra, una historia' with José Aparicio's 'El año del hambre en Madrid'
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The Museo del Prado in Madrid has introduced 'Una obra, una historia' (One Work, One Story), drawing inspiration from Umberto Eco. The inaugural chapter, overseen by curators…
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Lullaby Blossoms: Amelie Lolie and Inês Faráh at Cosmos, Lisbon
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A two-person exhibition titled 'Lullaby Blossoms' by artists Amelie Lolie and Inês Faráh opened at Cosmos in Lisbon, running from April 14 to May 12, 2026. The show features a…
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ABITO Exhibition at Salone del Mobile 2026 Explores Design Through Body and Fashion
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At Salone del Mobile 2026, the exhibition ABITO, curated by Palomba Serafini Associati, presented a sensitive reading of the relationship between design, fashion, and social…
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Nihonga Avant-Garde Exhibition at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
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The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art presents "Nihonga Avant-Garde: Kyoto 1948–1970" in its Higashiyama Cube, featuring three avant-garde movements—Pan Real, Cella Art…
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Onnis Luque's 'DOMINIO' at Art Omi Exposes Architectural Extractivism
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The Newmark Gallery at Art Omi is showcasing 'DOMINIO: An Unfinished Visual Archive of Architectural Extractivism,' a photography exhibit by Onnis Luque. Curated by Julia van den…
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Cecilia Vicuña's Disappearing Glacier at Castello di Rivoli
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Cecilia Vicuña's exhibition at Castello di Rivoli, titled 'Il ghiacciaio scomparso' (The Disappeared Glacier), is on view until September 20 in the Manica Lunga space. The show…
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Anselm Kiefer's First Valencia Exhibition Opens at Centro Hortensia Herrero
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The Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero in Valencia opens its first exhibition dedicated to Anselm Kiefer, curated by Javier Molins in close collaboration with the artist. The show…
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Gropius Bau Extends Evening Hours for Abramović Show
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Due to high demand, Berlin's Gropius Bau has extended its evening opening hours by one hour for Marina Abramović's exhibition "Balkan Erotic Epic." The museum will now remain open…
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Pan-Africanism in Contemporary Art: A Review of Recent Exhibitions
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This article explores recent showcases focusing on Pan-Africanism and art from the Black diaspora, heavily shaped by curator Okwui Enwezor. His influential 2001 exhibition 'The…
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Forsythe Trilogy at Théâtre de la Ville, Paris
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Three works by American choreographer William Forsythe from the 1990s—'Quintett', 'Trio', and 'Enemy in the Figure'—are being performed at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The…
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Planeta complejo: Diversidad exhibition closing at Centro de Cultura Digital
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The exhibition 'Planeta complejo: Diversidad' is in its final days at the Centro de Cultura Digital in Mexico City. Curated by Pedro Castillo Lara and Manolo Cocho, organized by…
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Joyce Joumaa's 'Prologue' Links US Intervention in Lebanon and Haiti
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Joyce Joumaa's exhibition 'Prologue' at Galerie de l'UQO, University of Quebec in Gatineau, curated by Heather Canlas-Rigg, uses archival materials and a 1979 ballad by Nagat El…
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Emily Kraus's Machine-Made Paintings Debut at Luhring Augustine Tribeca
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Emily Kraus's debut New York solo exhibition, 'In Relation,' at Luhring Augustine Tribeca features large-scale paintings created using a self-designed apparatus. During lockdown…
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Leandro Erlich's Hybrids at Negozio Olivetti for 2026 Biennale
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For the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026, Associazione Arte Continua presents 'Hybrids. Leandro Erlich al Negozio Olivetti,' a collateral event curated by Marcello Dantas. The…
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Two Wagner exhibitions open at Teatro alla Scala in Milan
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Two exhibitions dedicated to Richard Wagner's Ring cycle have opened at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, coinciding with the centenary of the first Scala production of the…
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Giorgio Armani Exhibition at Brera: Fashion Meets Caravaggio's Light
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The exhibition 'Giorgio Armani: Milano per Amore' at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, extended until May 3, 2026, juxtaposes an Armani Autumn/Winter 1984 column dress with…
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Jurgen Schadeberg retrospective at Centro Pérez Siquier, Almería
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The Fundación Ibáñez Cosentino presents 'El largo camino', a retrospective of German-born South African photographer Jurgen Schadeberg (1931–2020), at the Centro Pérez Siquier in…
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Adolescence Group Exhibition at NEWEAST Explores Teenage Experience
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The exhibition "Adolescence" opens on April 30, 2026 at 19:00, with an after-party from 20:00 to 23:00 at Alina Cafe & Bar. Curated by Katarzyna Kołodziej-Podsiadło, Joanna…
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21Art opens three simultaneous solo shows in Treviso, Rome, and Monte Carlo for spring 2026
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In spring 2026, the Italian gallery 21Art will present three solo exhibitions, marking its expansion into Monaco. The exhibitions will feature Mario Ceroli in Treviso, Ahmet…
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MEP's Bicentennial Alphabet: Photography from A to Z
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For its bicentennial, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris presents an exhibition that reimagines the history of photography as an alphabet. Instead of a…
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Activestills Collective Exhibition on Palestinian Resistance at Fabbrica del Vapore
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From May 3 to 17, 2026, Milan's Fabbrica del Vapore will showcase 'Documenting life, death and resistance in Palestine,' an exhibition organized by the Prospekt Palestine Project…
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Venice Biennale denies helping Russia circumvent sanctions with pavilion
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The Venice Biennale has denied allegations that it helped Russia circumvent EU sanctions by allowing the Russian pavilion to operate during preview days. Italian investigative…
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Borsos Lőrinc Duo Stages Occult Entity 'MIKE' at MeetFactory
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On May 5, 2026, at MeetFactory in Prague, the artistic partnership Borsos Lőrinc will unveil 'The Spectre in the Wedge.' This exhibition centers on OKKULTEK, a made-up agency…
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Semiramis Eldorado's Exit Sign Installation at Fruithouse Gallery
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Semiramis Eldorado's exhibition 'Panic in the Streets' at Fruithouse Gallery covers four walls with green exit sign figures running in all directions. The installation has drawn…
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Food as Ritual: Group Exhibition at Pragovka Gallery
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On May 13, 2026, at 18:00, Pragovka Gallery in Prague will unveil 'Jídlo jako rituál' (Food as Ritual), a collective exhibition curated by Magdaléna Nešněrová. This showcase…
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Bunny Hennessey's 'Radical Happiness' at Union Gallery
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From May 2 to May 30, 2026, Union Gallery in London will present 'Radical Happiness,' a solo exhibition featuring the works of London-based artist Bunny Hennessey. Hennessey, born…
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American Folk Art Museum Reconsiders Self-Taught Artists in Major Exhibition
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This spring, the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) in New York unveils "Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists," a significant exhibition that scrutinizes the traditional concept…
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Matías Costa retrospective 'Lo que nace' at COAM Madrid
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Matías Costa, a Buenos Aires native born in 1973 and currently residing in Madrid, will showcase his retrospective 'Lo que nace' at the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid…
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Lily Stockman's 'A Grass Roof' Opens at MASSIMODECARLO Hong Kong
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MASSIMODECARLO Hong Kong presents Lily Stockman's first exhibition in the city, 'A Grass Roof,' running until May 21, 2026. The title references the eighth-century poem 'Song of…
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Uri Aran's First Italian Retrospective Opens at MADRE Naples
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Uri Aran's first retrospective in an Italian museum, "Untitled (I love you)", opens at Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina – MADRE in Naples on February 12, 2026, running until…
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