Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Paris Internationale 2025: 10th Edition Opens Opposite Grand Palais
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The 10th edition of Paris Internationale, the leading collateral fair to Art Basel Paris, opened in a former Adidas store opposite the Grand Palais. The three-floor venue features…
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Aesthetica's Listening Pitch Marks Five Years with New Sound-Focused Documentaries
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The Listening Pitch, a documentary initiative launched by Aesthetica Film Festival in partnership with Audible, celebrates its fifth anniversary with premieres of three new films.…
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Art Basel Paris 2025: Best Stands Selected by Artribune
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Art Basel Paris 2025 opened on Tuesday for a select few, a preview of the preview that allowed a less crowded opening but left some disappointed as collectors focused on the…
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Tim Burton and Patricia Urquiola Headline Florence Biennale 2025
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The 15th Florence Biennale, running until October 26 at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, features Tim Burton and Patricia Urquiola as its most prominent guests. The theme "Light and…
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Paris Photo 2025 Expands Photography's Frontiers with Digital Sector and Global Voices
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From November 13 to 16, 2025, the Grand Palais in Paris will host the 28th edition of Paris Photo, showcasing 220 exhibitors from 33 nations. Florence Bourgeois, the director,…
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Lucca Comics & Games 2025: French Kiss Theme, Asian Guests, and Rébecca Dautremer Poster
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Scheduled for October 29 to November 2, 2025, the Lucca Comics & Games festival in Lucca, Italy, will be overseen by Emanuele Vietina. The festival's theme, 'French Kiss,'…
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Outsider Paris Art Fair Showcases Art Brut for Design Professionals
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The third edition of Outsider Paris will take place from October 21 to 26, 2025, at the Bastille Design Center in Paris's 11th arrondissement. This event focuses on art brut, a…
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Biennale OFF Brings Humor to Tolentino's Streets and Flavors
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The 33rd Biennale Internazionale dell'Umorismo nell'Arte in Tolentino launches its collateral event, Biennale OFF, on October 25–26, 2025. The program transforms the historic…
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British Textile Biennial 2025 Launches in Lancashire with Focus on Innovation and Sustainability
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In October, the British Textile Biennial 2025 commenced across Lancashire, showcasing the works of over 50 artists and collectives until November 2. The event's theme, "The Future…
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Paris Art Week October 2025: Guide to Fairs and Events
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In late October 2025, Paris Art Week will host Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais, featuring 203 exhibitors from 40 nations, including 25 first-time participants, from October 24…
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Art Basel Qatar Unveils 87 Galleries for 2026; Uzbekistan Wins Expo Gold; Karachi Biennale Names 2027 Curator
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The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar will take place in Doha from February 5–7, 2026, curated by Wael Shawky and themed 'Becoming.' A total of 87 galleries from 31 nations…
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FOTO/INDUSTRIA Biennial Explores 'HOME' Theme Across Bologna with Jeff Wall Solo Show
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The seventh edition of FOTO/INDUSTRIA, the Photography Biennial of Industry and Work, will take place in Bologna from 7 November to 14 December 2025. Directed by Francesco Zanot…
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Art21 Hosts Second Annual Film Event Featuring Artist Premieres and Discussions
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Art21 organized the second edition of Art21 at the Movies on October 8 and 10, 2025. The two-day program focused on the theme 'Between Worlds,' inspired by the twelfth season of…
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Agorà Design Festival 2025: 'Il progetto necessario' a Martano
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The Agorà Design festival of 2025 took place in Martano, Italy, from October 3 to 5, under the theme 'Il progetto necessario' (The Necessary Project). Set in the historic…
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Fashion's Growing Influence at London's Frieze Art Fair
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The Frieze art fair in London has seen increasing integration of fashion elements over the past ten years. At the event's opening, Belma Gaudio, founder of fashion boutique…
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Roma Arte in Nuvola 2025: Corea ospite, 140 stand e oltre 140mila visitatori attesi
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La quinta edizione di Roma Arte in Nuvola si svolgerà dal 21 al 23 novembre 2025 presso il Roma Convention Center progettato da Massimiliano Fuksas. L'evento, organizzato da EUR…
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Frieze Masters 2025: Luxury, Kitsch, and Collectible Art in London
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Frieze Masters 2025 runs concurrently with Frieze London in Regent's Park, offering a complementary focus on historical art from old masters to 20th-century artists, alongside…
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Frieze London 2025: Top 10 Stands and Key Highlights
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Directed by Eva Langret, the 2025 Frieze London showcases prominent galleries such as Gagosian, Pace, Zwirner, and Hauser & Wirth at the back, alongside a new segment titled…
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EDIT 2025 Design Fair in Naples Sees 15% Visitor Increase, Awards Chiara Lionello
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The seventh edition of EDIT, a design fair in Naples, concluded on October 12, 2025, with a 15% increase in visitors. The international jury awarded Chiara Lionello the Main prize…
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Riccardo Milani's 'La vita va così' opens Rome Film Fest with civil engagement theme
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Riccardo Milani's new film 'La vita va così' will open the 20th Rome Film Festival (Festa del Cinema di Roma) and be released on October 23 via Medusa. The film is inspired by a…
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Frieze London 2025 highlights Arab world artists and galleries amid global expansion
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Frieze London 2025, which runs until 19 October, showcases galleries and artists from the Arab region, aligning with the announcement of Frieze Abu Dhabi set for November 2026.…
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October 2025 Italian Theatre and Dance Premieres
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The traditional theatre season in Italy kicks off in October 2025, with cities such as Turin, Milan, Genoa, Cesena, and Perugia participating. Notable performances include Hamlet…
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MADEBACK: Milano ospita il primo festival della moda circolare
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Dal 15 al 17 ottobre 2025, il Campus Durando del Politecnico di Milano, situato a Bovisa, sarà il palcoscenico di MADEBACK, il primo festival dedicato alla moda circolare. Questo…
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EDIT 2025 Design Fair in Naples: Interviews with Luigi Gallo, Diego Borrell, and Chiara Lionello
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Naples served as the venue for the annual EDIT design fair from October 9 to 12, 2025, spotlighting author design at locations such as Villa Floridiana and Castel Sant'Elmo. The…
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Galerie Patrick Fourtin Celebrates Art Deco Centenary at PAD London
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Galerie Patrick Fourtin, a Parisian gallery founded in 1996 and specialized in 20th-century design and decorative arts, will participate in PAD London from October 14 to 19, 2025.…
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Jan Fabre's 'La poésie de la résistance' premieres at Teatro Out Off in Milan
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Jan Fabre (born in Antwerp, 1958) unveiled 'La poésie de la résistance' at Milan's Teatro Out Off as part of the Jan Fabre Festival, which is taking place from October 3 to 30,…
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Art Jakarta 2025 draws 38,000 visitors with strong Southeast Asian focus amid global economic challenges
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The 15th edition of Art Jakarta 2025 occurred from October 3 to 5 at JIEXPO Kemayoran, featuring 75 galleries from 16 Asian nations. Approximately half of the galleries were…
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IED Roma presenta arredi antisismici alla Maker Faire Rome 2025
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La tredicesima edizione di Maker Faire Rome si terrà dal 17 al 19 ottobre 2025 al Gazometro Ostiense, con centinaia di progetti su manifattura digitale, robotica, IA, economia…
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MASH Ball 2025 in Mumbai Focuses on Bollywood Fashion to Support UNICEF Children's Programs
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The second edition of the MASH Ball takes place in Mumbai in 2025, shifting from its inaugural New Delhi event which drew inspiration from a painting. This year's dress code is…
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Fotografica Bergamo Festival 2025: coraggio e fotografia internazionale
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La quinta edizione del Fotografica Bergamo Festival si svolgerà a Bergamo dall'11 ottobre al 9 novembre 2025, con il tema 'Coraggiosi si diventa'. Organizzato dall'Associazione…
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ArtVerona 2025: 20th Edition Opens with City-Wide Exhibitions
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Today marks the opening of ArtVerona's 20th edition, showcasing a variety of exhibitions throughout Verona. Notable attractions include Raffaello Galiotto's 'Axis mundi' at the…
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Frieze Abu Dhabi to Launch in 2026 at Manarat Al Saadiyat
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So, in November 2026, Frieze Abu Dhabi is set to debut at Manarat Al Saadiyat, building on a solid 17-year legacy of Abu Dhabi Art. This exciting venture is a joint effort between…
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EDIT Napoli 2025: Design Fair Moves to Santissima Monastery and Vomero Museums
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The seventh edition of EDIT Napoli, established by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, is set to take place from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the Santissima, a former monastery…
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Connaught Village Art Month Transforms London District with Pop-Up Exhibitions and Public Art
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In October 2025, Connaught Village Art Month revitalizes a London area adjacent to Oxford Street and Marble Arch through various art installations in shops and galleries.…
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Italy's October 2025 Cultural Festival Calendar
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Italy in October 2025 is bustling with a variety of cultural festivals. The FAROUT Live Arts Festival in Milan, running from October 4 to November 22, centers on transformative…
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Film 'Oltre il confine' explores Jodice father-son photography legacy at Rome Film Fest
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Director Matteo Parisini, who previously made the documentary 'Infinito. L’universo di Luigi Ghirri', returns with a new film titled 'Oltre il confine' focusing on photographers…
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Artecinema Festival Turns 30 in Naples with Focus on Female Creativity
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The 30th edition of Artecinema, the International Festival of Films on Contemporary Art, takes place in Naples from October 9 to 12, 2025. Founded and directed by Laura Trisorio,…
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Les Rencontres d'Arles 2025: Photography as Battlefield and Ritual
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The 2025 edition of Les Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles (July 7 – October 5) transforms the Roman city into a sprawling exhibition space. Batia Suter's 'Octahydra' at the…
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Milano Drawing Week 2025: programma, novità e artisti coinvolti
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La Milano Drawing Week, che arriverà alla sua quinta edizione, si svolgerà dal 22 al 30 novembre 2025, grazie alla collaborazione tra la Collezione Ramo e l'Assessorato alla…
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