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• Cartier Cinema Club Debuts at Venice Film Festival with Star-Studded Celebration festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival on Friday night, Cartier marked its fifth anniversary as the primary sponsor by hosting a party at the Gritti Palace to unveil the Cartier Cinema Club.…

• San Anto Zine Fest Returns as Biennial Event with 80 Publishers festival-fair

  The San Anto Zine Fest will return on September 19 at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, marking its evolution into a biennial event starting in 2024. Originally…

• Venice Film Festival: Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy' Praised, Malkovich in McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the competition lineup is in full swing. Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' received a triumphant reception, with John Malkovich delivering a…

• Kim Gordon and Suzanne Lindon Star in Claire Denis's Miu Miu Short 'Avec Kim' festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival, Miu Miu Women's Tales premiered 'Avec Kim', a short film directed by Claire Denis, starring musician Kim Gordon and actor-director Suzanne Lindon. The…

• Tempo Nok Mural in Calais's Fort Nieulay Tells Neighbourhood Stories festival-fair

  As part of the 2026 Calais Street Art Festival, French artist Tempo Nok has finished a spray-paint mural in the Fort Nieulay area of Calais. This artwork, located at 118 rue de…

• At Visa pour l'Image, photojournalists describe constant threat of killer drones festival-fair

  At the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, photojournalists are speaking out about the unprecedented dangers posed by killer drones in conflict zones.…

• Drawn to Risk: Radical Performance at Fondazione Dalle Nogare for Transart 2026 festival-fair

  On September 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Fondazione Antonio Dalle Nogare in Bolzano, located at Via Rafenstein 19, will host a performative morning titled 'Drawn to Risk – Casa…

• Mariacarla Boscono Wears Chanel's Newspaper-Print Dress at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Italian supermodel Mariacarla Boscono walked the red carpet on September 3 for the premiere of Martin McDonagh's film *Wild Horse Nine*, wearing…

• Cédric Kahn's '15/18. A Place to Heal' Premieres at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  Cédric Kahn's twelfth film, '15/18. A Place to Heal', made its debut at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. To prepare, Kahn spent three weeks in a psychiatric unit for adolescents in…

• Amsterdam Fashion Week 2026 Turns the City into a Stage for Design and Performance festival-fair

  From September 1 to 5, 2026, Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) showcased more than 40 events and shows throughout the city. This year's program featured both rising and established…

• Venezia 83: The Secret Party Calendar from Variety to Dardust festival-fair

  Scheduled from September 2 to 12, 2026, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will feature a series of accompanying parties. On September 1, the Variety party will take…

• Venezia Film Festival: Tsukamoto's War Drama and Kahn's Youth Ward Film Premiere festival-fair

  At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, two competition films were presented on Friday: '15/18 (A Place To Heal)' by Cédric Kahn and 'Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?' by…

• Parcours des mondes 2026: African Art Takes Center Stage in Paris festival-fair

  The 25th edition of Parcours des mondes, an international fair dedicated to tribal and non-Western art, is set to take place in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6e, from September 8…

• UK Entertainment Guide: Bayeux Tapestry Returns, Nish Kumar Tours, and More festival-fair

  The Guardian's weekly entertainment roundup showcases cultural happenings across the UK, with an emphasis on visual arts. Notably, the Bayeux Tapestry will make its inaugural…

• Expo Mueble Internacional 2026: Tendencias y Diseño para la Industria del Mueble festival-fair

  The 35th edition of Expo Mueble Internacional took place at Expo Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 19 to 22, 2026, covering more than 72,000 square meters and attracting…

• Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2026: 10 Lessons from Lisbon festival-fair

  The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted the conclusion of the 2026 Monocle Quality of Life Conference. Among the speakers was artist Joana Astolfi, who…

• DC Open 2026: 50 Galleries Open Across Düsseldorf and Cologne festival-fair

  The DC Open art weekend, running from September 4-6, 2026, opens the autumn season in Düsseldorf and Cologne, Germany. Now in its 18th year, the event coordinates 50 private…

• Anacapri's Festival del Paesaggio Celebrates 10 Years with 'The Observer' festival-fair

  The Festival del Paesaggio in Anacapri, Italy, celebrates its tenth anniversary from September 6 to November 8, 2026, at Villa San Michele. Established in 2016 by curators Arianna…

• Coruña Arte Aberta: New Contemporary Art Festival Debuts in A Coruña festival-fair

  From September 17 to 20, A Coruña will kick off its inaugural Coruña Arte Aberta (CAbe), bringing together museums, galleries, and alternative venues to mark the start of the…

• La città dei vivi: Film on Luca Varani's Murder Avoids Showing Violence festival-fair

  At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Edoardo Gabbriellini presented 'La città dei vivi' in the Orizzonti section. The film, freely inspired by Nicola Lagioia's book of…

• Bonifacio Biennale De Renava Explores the Meaning of Celebration festival-fair

  The De Renava contemporary art biennale is taking place in Bonifacio, Corsica, with multiple exhibitions spread across the island, from Corte to Morsiglia. The event is anchored…

• Open-Air Cinema Nights at Les Invalides festival-fair

  The Military Governor of Paris is hosting three open-air cinema evenings in the Cour du Dôme of Les Invalides, starting September 5. The screenings take place at night in the…

• Ethan Hawke and Susan Sarandon Headline 52nd Deauville American Film Festival festival-fair

  The 52nd Deauville American Film Festival, held on the Normandy coast, kicked off with a star-studded opening weekend featuring Ethan Hawke and Susan Sarandon as headliners. The…

• Frieze Seoul 2026: Young Collectors Reshape Asian Art Market festival-fair

  A transformation is underway in the Asian art market, as affluent young buyers emerge alongside Generation X collectors. Under the leadership of Minju Kweon, Frieze Seoul notes…

• Supercondominio8: European Independent Spaces Gather in Piedmont to Rethink Exhibition-Making festival-fair

  The upcoming eighth edition of Supercondominio8, named 'Il Bene Comune', is set to take place on September 5-6, 2026, in Dogliani and Bene Vagienna, located in Cuneo, Piedmont.…

• Detroit Month of Design 2026: The Design Scene Nobody's Talking About festival-fair

  Detroit Month of Design will celebrate its 16th year in September 2026, featuring a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses art, craft, architecture, and industrial design.…

• William Shatner's Heavy Metal Band to Debut at Riot Fest festival-fair

  At 95, William Shatner is venturing into heavy metal. The actor, known for Star Trek and his trip to space, will debut his new band, The *uckers, at Riot Fest in Chicago on…

• 83rd Venice Film Festival: Major Studios Absent, Danny Boyle, Kore-eda, Nanni Moretti in Competition festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival, scheduled for September 2-12, will proceed without films from major Hollywood studios, continuing a trend seen at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.…

• Desmond Tutu Documentary 'The Foolishness of God' Opens FIFDA in Paris festival-fair

  The 16th Festival International de Films de la Diaspora Africaine (FIFDA) in Paris opened on September 4, 2026, with the European premiere of 'The Foolishness of God – A…

• London's Autumn 2026 Art Fair Season: A Comprehensive Guide festival-fair

  Artlyst has released a comprehensive guide detailing the art fair season in London for Autumn 2026, spanning from late September to early November. Kicking off the events is the…

• Seoul Fashion Week Street Style: Gothic Edge and Backward Clothing at DDP festival-fair

  The spring 2027 Seoul Fashion Week brought a surge of street style innovation to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event's primary venue. Photographer Young Chul Kim captured…

• Traversées du Marais 2026: Free Art Festival Opens Paris Neighborhood festival-fair

  The Traversées du Marais festival returns to Paris from September 4-6, 2026, opening the Marais district's courtyards, gardens, and studios to the public for free. Twenty-seven…

• Werner Herzog returns to fiction with 'Bucking Fastard' starring Kate and Rooney Mara festival-fair

  Werner Herzog makes his return to narrative filmmaking with 'Bucking Fastard', drawing inspiration from the real-life story of identical twins Greta and Freda Chaplin, who gained…

• Amal Clooney's Venice Film Festival Fashion: From Tom Ford to Stella McCartney festival-fair

  During the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Amal Clooney made a striking impression with her fashion choices. The event commenced with her husband, George Clooney, being honored with…

• Santander Film Festival 10th Edition Announces Full Program with Awards festival-fair

  The 10th Santander Film Festival is set to take place from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Santander, Spain, mainly at the Centro Botín. This event, organized by Morena Films and the…

• Garaje Aquarius Returns to Madrid with Music, Podcasts, Workshops, and Rehearsal Rooms festival-fair

  Garaje Aquarius, a creative hub, will reopen its doors in Madrid from September 14 to 27, transforming the city into a meeting point for creativity. The event will feature a…

• Guido Filosto's Material Sculptures Debut at Palermo Sound Festival festival-fair

  Palermo Sound, a festival taking place in the historic center of Palermo, commenced yesterday and will continue until September 6, 2026. Spanning four days, the event showcases a…

• Hamburg Launches First Art Week with 84 Venues, Aiming to Rival Berlin festival-fair

  This weekend marks the beginning of the first Hamburg Art Week, titled 'Crossing Currents', which will showcase 84 locations, comprising 47 galleries, 30 off-spaces, and 20…

• Julia Loktev's Venice Documentary Chronicles Russian Exiled Journalists festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival (Mostra de Venise), filmmaker Julia Loktev presented the second part of her documentary 'Mes amis indésirables' (My Undesirable Friends), which…

• Emilia Schüle on Political Stance in Film at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival, many prominent figures in the film industry are questioning whether it is time to take a political stance. Actress Emilia Schüle, known for her role…