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• Elvira Dyangani Ose Appointed Artistic Director for Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026 festival-fair

  Elvira Dyangani Ose has been named the artistic director for the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, which will kick off this fall and continue through 2027. She currently leads MACBA…

• Singapore Art Week 2026 Showcases Over 100 Events Across Fairs, Exhibitions, and Public Programs festival-fair

  The 14th edition of Singapore Art Week is set to take place from January 22 to 31, 2026, featuring more than 100 events. ART SG will be held from January 23 to 25 at Marina Bay…

• NOMAD St. Moritz 2026 Returns to Swiss Alps with Villa Beaulieu Exhibition festival-fair

  The NOMAD St. Moritz event will take place from February 12 to 15, 2026, at the newly renovated Villa Beaulieu in St. Moritz, Switzerland. This winter edition marks the ninth…

• Milano Fashion Week Uomo AW 2026-2027: Zegna, Prada, Armani e le nuove sfilate festival-fair

  La Milano Fashion Week Uomo per la stagione autunno-inverno 2026-2027 si svolgerà dal 16 al 20 gennaio 2026. L'evento inizierà il 16 gennaio alle 15:00 con Zegna, seguito da Ralph…

• First Edition of RAK Contemporary Art Biennale Announced in Ras Al Khaimah festival-fair

  The first edition of the RAK Contemporary Art Biennale will take place from January 16 to February 8, 2026, as part of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2026. Organized by the Al…

• Notable Gallerists Featured at Abu Dhabi Art 2025 Fair festival-fair

  A recent article highlights seven gallerists who stood out at the Abu Dhabi Art 2025 fair. The piece, published by Contemporary Lynx magazine, identifies these individuals as key…

• Guide to Italy's Best Late January Cultural Festivals festival-fair

  In late January 2026, Italy will host a variety of cultural festivals. The m2o Morning Club in Milan takes place from January 18 to March 22 at Fabbrica del Vapore, featuring DJs…

• Gennaio 2026: teatro e danza tra Torino, Milano, Roma, Bologna e Palermo festival-fair

  Il 2026 si apre con una ricca stagione di teatro e danza in Italia. A Torino, dal 9 al 18 gennaio, Antonio Latella porta al Teatro Astra "Gli angeli dello sterminio", adattamento…

• Italian Music Festivals 2026: Headliners and Dates Announced festival-fair

  The 2026 Italian summer music festival season is taking shape with numerous announcements. La Prima Estate in Lido di Camaiore (June 19-21 and 26-28) will feature Nick Cave & The…

• ART SG 2026 Expands with New Partnerships, Performance Sector, and S.E.A. Focus Integration festival-fair

  From January 23 to 25, 2026, the fourth edition of ART SG will take place, solidifying its status as the leading international art fair in Southeast Asia. This year, a new…

• Kochi-Muziris Biennale venue temporarily closed after Christian groups protest painting referencing The Last Supper festival-fair

  In Kerala, India, Christian organizations protested against Tom Vattakuzhy's artwork, Supper at a Nunnery, resulting in the temporary shutdown of a venue for the Kochi-Muziris…

• Bradford's Youth Culture Initiative Includes Placements at National Science and Media Museum festival-fair

  As part of Bradford's City of Culture 2025 programming, a youth initiative has created opportunities including placements at local arts organizations. One participant completed a…

• Sky Arte documentary chronicles Godai Fest's third edition festival-fair

  A documentary titled 'GODAI – Il festival dei 5 elementi' will premiere on Sky Arte on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, recounting the third edition of Godai Fest, held in September…

• Art Fairs Face Regional Shifts and Gallery Closures in 2025 festival-fair

  In 2025, the global art fair scene faced some serious challenges, with many galleries shutting down and changes in regional participation. Tim Blum decided to close his galleries…

• India Art Fair 2024 Showcases Record Exhibitors and Female Artists in Delhi festival-fair

  In early February, Delhi hosted the 16th India Art Fair, showcasing a record 120 exhibitors who displayed various art and design pieces. The fair's striking black-and-white facade…

• Los Angeles Artists Persist Through Wildfire Devastation as Frieze LA Proceeds festival-fair

  Two major wildfires—the Palisades and Eaton Fires—ravaged Los Angeles on January 7, causing widespread destruction. The blazes consumed over 35,000 acres, destroyed more than…

• 2026 Global Art Calendar: Major Fairs, Biennials, and Festivals Across Continents festival-fair

  The global art calendar for 2026 kicks off with the Mumbai Gallery Weekend, scheduled for January 8–11, followed by the 9th Colomboscope in Colombo from January 21–31. Singapore…

• Capodarte 2026: Roma celebra il nuovo anno con oltre 100 eventi gratuiti festival-fair

  Il 1° gennaio 2026, la capitale italiana ospiterà la quinta edizione di Capodarte, un evento che prevede oltre 100 attività gratuite in tutti i 15 municipi. Promossa da Roma…

• 2025 Photography Festivals Spotlight Global Talent and Digital Innovation festival-fair

  In 2025, numerous photography festivals highlighted both contemporary issues and global talent. The Togo Photo Festival, established by Ako Atikossie and Giulia Brivio, presented…

• Walker Art Center's Avant Garden 2025 fundraiser features Trixie Mattel DJ set and art auction festival-fair

  The Walker Art Center hosted its annual Avant Garden fundraiser in 2025, described as the "best party of the year" with an art auction, in-gallery dinner, drinks, dancing, and…

• Artribune's 2025 Music Best Of: Albums, Concerts, and Festivals festival-fair

  Artribune's year-end roundup for 2025 highlights the best in music, from albums and concerts to festivals and events. The top album is 'Tranquilizer' by Oneohtrix Point Never…

• IX Biennale di Mosaico Contemporaneo Turns Ravenna into a Diffuse Exhibition festival-fair

  The ninth edition of the Biennale di Mosaico Contemporaneo has transformed Ravenna into a citywide exhibition, running until January. Artistic director Daniele Torcellini, a…

• Bergamo's 'I Monasteri d’inverno' Returns with Theatre, Installations, and Family Events festival-fair

  The 'I Monasteri d’inverno' festival returns to Bergamo's Città Alta, running from early December through January 2026. The event transforms the historic monasteries of Sant’Agata…

• Cultural Festival Guide: December 2025 to January 2026 festival-fair

  A roundup of cultural festivals across Italy from late December 2025 to early January 2026. Highlights include: Buon Natale Ceramica! (until Jan 6), a nationwide ceramic art…

• Art Central 2026 appoints Enoch Cheng and Zoie Yung as curators for Hong Kong edition festival-fair

  Art Central has selected Enoch Cheng and Zoie Yung to curate its upcoming 11th edition, scheduled for March 25–29, 2026, at Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront. Cheng, who was named…

• Graffiti Festival in Buenos Aires Features Over 40 Artists festival-fair

  A street art event called Graffiti Baires was held in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, involving more than 40 graffiti and street artists. The festival highlights the…

• ReeFLorida Symposium 2025 Focuses on Coral Reef Research and Conservation festival-fair

  The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science hosted the third annual ReeFLorida Symposium from November 18 to 21, 2025. The event brought together over 230 participants…

• Major 2026 Art Events: Desert X AlUla, Whitney Biennial, Venice Biennale, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opening festival-fair

  The 2026 art calendar is packed with exciting events. It starts with Desert X AlUla's fourth edition, "Space Without Measure," running from January 16 to February 28, directed by…

• Verona's 'Natale per Verona' Transforms Historic City into Open-Air Theater festival-fair

  The first edition of 'Natale per Verona' runs until January 6, 2025, turning Verona's iconic piazzas and landmarks into a large open-air theater with over 160 free events, 150 km…

• Corinaldo's medieval walls become backdrop for Christmas festival Gran Natale festival-fair

  The medieval hilltop town of Corinaldo in the Marche region of Italy is hosting the Gran Natale festival, a Christmas program of light installations, exhibitions, theater, and…

• Singapore Biennale 2025 Explores Progress and Its Discontents Across Urban Sites festival-fair

  The eighth edition of the Singapore Biennale, running from October 31, 2025, to March 29, 2026, showcases more than 100 artworks in five different neighborhoods under the theme…

• MicroD: Independent Design Micro-Salon Opens in Piacenza festival-fair

  From December 7 to 21, 2025, the Roma district of Piacenza hosts microD – microsalone del design indipendente, a diffuse initiative curated by architect Gianmaria Sforza in…

• London Art Fair 2026 Returns for 38th Edition with British Surrealism Survey and Radical Care Theme festival-fair

  The 38th London Art Fair is set to take place from January 20-25, 2026, at the Business Design Centre in London, showcasing Modern and Contemporary galleries from both the UK and…

• Bukhara Biennale Debuts in Uzbekistan as Heritage-Focused Contemporary Art Event festival-fair

  The inaugural Bukhara Biennale, titled 'Recipes for Broken Hearts,' took place from September 5 to November 20, 2025, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Organized as the first major…

• Creation Museum Hosts Seasonal Holiday Event Through Early 2026 festival-fair

  The Creation Museum is presenting a holiday-themed event titled 'Christmas at the Creation Museum,' running on specific dates until January 3, 2026. The evening program includes…

• Pictureville Staff Highlight Top Films of 2025 Amid Bradford's Cultural Year festival-fair

  Staff at Pictureville and the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford have shared their favorite films from 2025, reflecting on the venue's programming during Bradford's…

• Paralympic champion Simone Barlaam leads art workshop at BAM Winter Festival festival-fair

  Simone Barlaam, a 23-year-old Milanese Paralympic swimmer with 4 Paralympic golds and 23 world titles, will conduct a creative workshop on December 21, 2025, at BAM (Biblioteca…

• 36th São Paulo Biennial Critiqued for Lack of Context and Confusing Presentation festival-fair

  The 36th São Paulo Biennial, titled "Where There Is Fear, There Is Strength," has opened with criticism regarding its lack of contextual clarity. Nádia Taquary presents a body of…

• RIXC Art Science Festival 2025 Explores Plant Intelligence and Ecological Politics festival-fair

  The RIXC Center for New Media Culture in Riga hosted its 2025 Art Science Festival, focusing on plant intelligence. The event, which marked the organization's 25th anniversary,…

• Spike Lee at Torino Film Festival: No Remakes, Original Cinema Only festival-fair

  At the 43rd Torino Film Festival, Spike Lee took center stage by showcasing his film 'Highest 2 Lowest' (USA, Japan, 2025, 133 min, on Apple TV+) outside of the competition. This…