Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Torino Art Week 2024: Collateral Events Revitalize City Spaces
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Despite facing logistical hurdles, Torino Art Week 2024 wrapped up successfully, drawing a wide array of participants and revitalizing urban areas. At the former zoo, Parco…
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Leandre Clown's 'n'imPORTE quoi' Opens REF Kids & Family at Romaeuropa Festival
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Leandre Clown, a Catalan artist with a decades-long career in live performance, opened the REF Kids & Family section of the Romaeuropa Festival with his show 'n'imPORTE quoi',…
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C2C Festival 2024: Avant-Pop Mutates the Dancefloor in Turin
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The C2C Festival (formerly Club To Club) took place in Turin, Italy, from November 2024, presenting a three-day program that redefined its avant-pop identity. The festival…
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Gender Bender Festival Returns to Bologna with Interdisciplinary Program
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From October 31 to November 9, 2024, Bologna will host the 22nd edition of Gender Bender, an international festival focused on body and gender, curated by Daniele Del Pozzo and…
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Lorenzo Fiaschi Curates Beyond Emerging Artists at Abu Dhabi Art 2024
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Lorenzo Fiaschi, co-founder of Galleria Continua and curator of the Beyond Emerging Artists program at Abu Dhabi Art, outlines the selection criteria for this year's participants.…
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IV Biennale dell'Incisione Italiana Carmelo Floris a Olzai
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The fourth edition of the Biennale dell'Incisione Italiana Carmelo Floris is underway in Olzai, Sardinia, running until March 31, 2025, at Casa Mesina Cardia. Directed by Enrico…
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Squid Game 2 cast and creator to appear at Lucca Comics & Games 2024
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At Lucca Comics & Games 2024, attendees can look forward to a sneak peek of the second season of Squid Game, featuring the famous doll in Piazza San Michele. Anticipated guests…
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Venice Fashion Week 2024: Sustainability and Craftsmanship in Focus
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Venice Fashion Week 2024, held from October 21 to 27, was organized by Venezia da Vivere in collaboration with the municipality, emphasizing craftsmanship, sustainability, and…
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Artissima 2024: Digital Art Scarce as NFT Bubble Burst Spurs Collector Caution
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Artissima 2024, Italy's most contemporary art fair, features minimal digital and new media art, with traditional painting and sculpture dominating the Oval del Lingotto. The…
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Artissima 2024: The Era of Daydreaming Opens in Turin
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Artissima, Italy's most prestigious contemporary art fair, opened its 2024 edition at the Oval in Turin under the theme 'The Era of Daydreaming,' curated by director Luigi Fassi…
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Dubai Design Week 2024: Decima edizione con oltre 500 designer da 40 paesi
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Dal 5 al 10 novembre 2024, la decima edizione della Dubai Design Week si terrà a Dubai, accogliendo oltre 500 designer e marchi provenienti da oltre 40 nazioni. L'evento celebra…
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Torino Art Week 2024: A Guide to Unmissable Events
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The 2024 Torino Art Week is packed with a variety of activities. From October 31 to November 3, Cristian Chironi will showcase 'Torino Drive' in a Fiat 127 Special, accompanied by…
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Flashback 2024: Top 9 Stands at Turin's Art Fair
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The 12th edition of the Flashback art fair has commenced in Turin, themed 'equilibrium,' showcasing an image by Sandro Mele. Under the direction of Ginevra Pucci and Stefania…
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 announces exhibitors, new galleries, and expanded programming
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 is happening from March 28 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring 242 galleries hailing from 42 different countries. This…
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Paratissima Turns 20, Moves to New Location for 2024 Edition
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Paratissima, the independent art fair in Turin, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new location at the Uffici SNOS in Corso Mortara, a temporary space before moving to the…
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Lucca Comics & Games: 60 Years of Evolution from Comics Fair to Cultural Powerhouse
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Lucca Comics & Games has transformed over nearly sixty years from a niche comics event into a major cultural festival encompassing anime, graphic novels, TV series, and young…
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Roma Arte in Nuvola 2024 Returns with Expanded Program and Portuguese Focus
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The international modern and contemporary art fair, Roma Arte in Nuvola, is set to take place in Rome from November 22 to 24, 2024, at the Nuvola di Fuksas, under the direction of…
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Interstellar Dudes presenta fumetto e collezione moda al Lucca Comics 2024
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So, there's this indie group called Interstellar Dudes, founded by Alberto Paccini and Cristiano Foderaro back in 2021. They're set to unveil the second part of their comic and a…
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Posizioni: Torino's First Erotic Art Festival Debuts During Art Week
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The inaugural edition of 'Posizioni. I modi di ********', a festival dedicated to erotic art, will take place in Turin from October 29 to November 3, 2024, coinciding with the…
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35th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts Opens with Prizes and Expanded Venues
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The 35th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts, titled 'From the void came gifts of the cosmos,' kicked off on September 15, 2023, with Ibrahim Mahama at the helm. The curatorial…
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Muscat Art 2024 Returns with 200+ Artists, Regional Focus, and New Podcast Series
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The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre will host Muscat Art 2024 from October 29-31, showcasing more than 200 artists and 18 galleries. This marks the third iteration of the…
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Anora: Sean Baker's Palme d'Or Winner Screens at Rome Film Fest
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Sean Baker's 'Anora', winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, screened in the Best Of section of the Festa del Cinema di Roma. The film follows Ani (Mikey Madison), a sex worker in a…
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Lunetta11 and Boscareto Resort Bring Contemporary Art to Langhe
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The Lunetta11 project, founded by Eva Menzio, Claudia Zunino, and Francesco Pistoi in the ancient hamlet of Lunetta under Mombarcaro, has expanded its collaboration with the…
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Lucca Comics 2024 dedicato a Puccini con poster di Yoshitaka Amano
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From October 30 to November 3, 2024, the iconic Lucca Comics & Games will take place in the beautiful Tuscan city, with exhibitions kicking off on October 19. This year’s event…
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MFRU Festival of Computer Arts in Maribor, Slovenia, Celebrates 30th Edition
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On October 18, the 30th MFRU Festival of Computer Arts commenced in Maribor, Slovenia, under the cautionary theme "Technology will not save us." Established in 1995, this festival…
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19th Contemporary Istanbul Opens Amid Economic Challenges, Eyes 20th Edition
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The historic Ottoman naval shipyards on the Golden Horn hosted the 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey's premier art fair, which commenced with Beyazıt Tower illuminated…
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Contemporary Istanbul 2024 Opens with Spain and Latin America Focus
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The 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey's leading contemporary art fair, is set to take place from October 24-27, 2024, with a preview on October 23 at Tersane Istanbul.…
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Moor Mother curates Transmissions festival in Ravenna, discusses politics and music
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The 16th Transmissions festival is set to take place at Teatro Rasi in Ravenna from October 24 to 26, under the curation of American artist Moor Mother. Organized by Associazione…
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JAOU Biennale 2024 in Tunis Explores Resistance, Migration, and Identity
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The Kamel Lazaar Foundation is hosting the JAOU Contemporary Art Biennale in collaboration with international organizations, running until November 9, 2024, throughout Tunis. This…
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ETHMilan 2024 Report: Fashion and Digital Art Converge at Web3 Event
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The ETHMilan 2024 event, Italy's leading gathering for Ethereum and Web3 enthusiasts, took place on September 26-27, 2024, at Teatro Franco Parenti and Palazzina dei Bagni…
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Eureka! returns to Pordenone as national creativity fair
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The second edition of Eureka!, a national fair for culture and creativity, will take place at Pordenone Fiere on October 29–30, 2024. Organized by the Autonomous Region of Friuli…
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MAD Murate Art District in Florence celebrates 10 years with Open MAD festival
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MAD – Murate Art District, Florence's inaugural contemporary art center, marks its tenth anniversary with Open MAD, a five-day event scheduled for October 23 to 27, 2024, under…
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Frieze Art Fair London 2024 Emphasizes Reflection and Inclusion
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The Frieze Art Fair in London during 2024 featured a contemplative and optimistic atmosphere, aligning with Eva Langret's focus on thoughtful advancement and diversity. The event…
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ArtVerona opens call for new artistic director for 2025-2027
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Following its 19th edition, ArtVerona is on the lookout for a new artistic director to take over from Stefano Raimondi for the 2025-2027 period. Under Raimondi’s guidance, the…
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Lina Lapelytė's Sonic Witchcraft Featured in Paris Festival d'Automne
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Lithuanian sound artist Lina Lapelytė will showcase several pieces in Paris as part of the Festival d'Automne 2024, which aligns with the Saison de la Lituanie en France. From…
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Samuel Leuenberger Appointed Curator of Biennale Gherdëina 2026
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Samuel Leuenberger has been appointed as the curator for the tenth Biennale Gherdëina, a contemporary art event taking place in Val Gardena, Italy, from May 29 to September 13,…
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Rebibbia Festival 2024 Brings Street Art and Cinema to Rome Prison
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The Rebibbia Festival 2024, now in its twentieth year, is transforming Rome's Rebibbia prison into a hub of culture and education. Organized by Fabio Cavalli (director of Teatro…
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Ottobre Alessandrino: un mese di cinema e arte ad Alessandria
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Il regista Luca Ribuoli ha lanciato l'Ottobre Alessandrino – Mese del Cinema, un programma culturale esteso dal 28 settembre a fine ottobre 2024 che anima Alessandria.…
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Rome Art Week 2024: Hundreds of Free Contemporary Art Exhibitions Across the City
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The ninth edition of Rome Art Week returns from October 21 to 26, 2024, offering hundreds of free contemporary art exhibitions, open studios, and cultural projects across the…
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Top 10 Works at Art Basel Paris 2024: From Kounellis to Magritte
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From October 16-20, 2024, the Grand Palais hosted Art Basel Paris, showcasing 194 galleries. Key exhibitions included the Surrealism centenary at the Centre Pompidou and a…
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