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, The Salon, and Off Screen: Top Collateral Fairs During Art Basel 2024
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During Art Basel 2024 in Paris, three collateral fairs stood out for quality and ambition. Paris Internationale returned to the Central Bergère building in the Grand Boulevard…
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Viggo Mortensen's Feminist Western at Rome Film Fest 2024
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Viggo Mortensen presents his second feature film 'The Dead Don't Hurt' at the 2024 Rome Film Festival, where he will also receive a career award on October 18, 2024, at the Sala…
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ROBOT Festival Turns 15: Bologna's Electronic Music Journey
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In 2024, Bologna's ROBOT Festival marked its 15th year as an independent electronic music event. Co-founder Marco Ligurgo reflected on the city's transformation from lively social…
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Arab Galleries Spotlight Regional Narratives at Art Basel Paris 2024
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Art Basel Paris 2024 is taking place at the Grand Palais until 20 October, highlighting galleries from the Arab region amidst ongoing contemporary issues. Loft Art Gallery makes…
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Frestas Triennial Concludes with Thiago de Paula Souza's Exhibition Exploring Brazilian Ecological Spirituality
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The Frestas – Triennial of Arts has concluded with "O rio é uma serpente," a final exhibition curated by Thiago de Paula Souza that examines spiritual and ecological dimensions…
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Art Days Napoli Campania 2024 Returns with Exhibitions, Awards, and Public Programs
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The fourth edition of Art Days – Napoli Campania is set to take place from October 19 to 27, 2024, across Naples and the Campania region. This event is organized by Attiva…
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Busan Biennale 2024 Explores Darkness as Generative Space with 349 Works Across Four Venues
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The 2024 Busan Biennale, named Seeing in the Dark, has commenced, emphasizing darkness as a realm for connection and resistance. This exhibition showcases 349 pieces created by 62…
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Autumn 2024 Italian Theatre and Dance Festivals Roundup
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Between mid-October and early November 2024, Italy will be alive with various theatre and dance festivals. The Emilia Romagna Teatro ERT / Teatro Nazionale, under the direction of…
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Tommaso Romanelli's Docufilm on Father's Atlantic Disappearance Opens Rome Film Fest
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Tommaso Romanelli's debut documentary 'No more trouble – Cosa rimane di una tempesta' opens the Panorama Italia section of Alice nella Città at the 2024 Festa del Cinema di Roma…
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Art Basel Paris 2024 Reopens Grand Palais with High Commercial Focus
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Art Basel Paris 2024 marked the reopening of the Grand Palais, now restored, after years of being held at the Grand Palais Éphémère. The fair, previously known as Paris+ under Art…
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Berlinguer. La grande ambizione apre la Festa del Cinema di Roma 2024
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La Festa del Cinema di Roma 2024 è stata inaugurata dal film 'Berlinguer. La grande ambizione', diretto da Andrea Segre. La pellicola, che vede Elio Germano interpretare Enrico…
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Paint It Black Opens Artist-Designed Restaurant Chez Paint It Black for Artissima 2024
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From October 24 to November 3, 2024, Paint It Black, a bookstore and independent publishing house in Turin established in 2022 by Pietro Rossi along with his siblings Margherita…
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Contemporanea 2024 Returns to Prato with Performances by Miet Warlop, Igor x Moreno
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The Contemporanea festival of performing arts returned to Prato, Tuscany, after a year-long hiatus, running from September 27 to October 5, 2024. This year’s theme was "L'emozione…
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Design Miami.Paris returns to historic Hôtel de Maisons for second edition
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Design Miami.Paris is set to occur from October 16 to 20 at the historic Hôtel de Maisons, once the residence of Karl Lagerfeld. The event will highlight 24 curated galleries,…
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Video Sound Art Festival 2024: Houses : Homes invades Milan's Lodi Corvetto district
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From October 24 to 27, 2024, the 14th Video Sound Art Festival will take place in the Lodi Corvetto district of Milan, focusing on the theme "Houses: Homes." Curated by Laura…
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Middle East Now Festival Returns to Florence with 15th Edition
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The 15th edition of the Middle East Now Festival, part of the 50 Days of Cinema in Florence, is set to take place from October 15 to 20, 2024, under the theme "Ecologies of…
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First Alabaster Sculpture Symposium Brings Six International Artists to Volterra
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The first edition of the Alabaster Sculpture Symposium is underway in Volterra, Italy, organized by the young cultural association Tagete. From October 2024, six international…
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Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2024: Cautious Optimism Amid Market Turmoil
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The 21st edition of Frieze London and Frieze Masters opened on October 9, 2024, in Regent's Park, London, drawing crowds despite gray skies. The atmosphere was marked by cautious…
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Frieze London 2024 Showcases Global Art Amid Regional Tensions
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Frieze London 2024 has returned to Regent's Park with a redesigned layout, running until October 13. The fair features numerous international galleries, including the…
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Returns to London with Focus on Photography and Community
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The 12th edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair opens at Somerset House in London from October 10 to 13, 2024. This year's event features 60 exhibitors from 23 countries…
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XX Giornata del Contemporaneo: Free Museum Entry Across Italy on October 12
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The 20th edition of the Giornata del Contemporaneo, organized by AMACI (Associazione dei Musei d'Arte Contemporanea Italiani) with support from the Ministry of Culture and the…
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Focus Art Fair Returns to London's Saatchi Gallery with Immersive Installations
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Focus Art Fair opens at London's Saatchi Gallery from October 10-13, 2024, featuring 30 exhibitors showcasing contemporary art experiences. Amsterdam-based artist Rein Kooyman…
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Frieze Masters 2024: Static but Reliable, Italian Galleries Shine
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Frieze Masters 2024 in London, held concurrently with Frieze London in Regent's Park, presents a static and reliable atmosphere, similar to the previous year. The opening day was…
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Circo Sciarra a Quattro Venti: arte, musica e spettacolo a Roma
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A Roma, la stazione metro Quattro Venti in Largo Federico Caffè ha ospitato il Circo Sciarra a Quattro Venti il 14 e 15 settembre 2024, un evento di due giorni dedicato al tema…
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Lofoten International Art Festival 2024 Explores Communication and Indigenous Culture
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Scheduled for 2024, the Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF) is Scandinavia's oldest contemporary art biennial, hosted in Svolvær, Norway. Curated by Kjersti Solbakken and…
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Frieze London 2024: A Resurgent Fair with Standouts from Gagosian to Vadehra
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The 2024 Frieze London, taking place in October at Regent's Park, has been lauded as the most stunning edition in recent years, recovering from a downturn caused by challenges in…
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Belgrade Biennale Proposes Buying Artist Spaces Instead of Hosting Exhibition
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The 60th October Salon/Belgrade Biennale, recognized as the oldest art biennial in the Balkans, is set to commence on October 20 and continue until December 1, 2024. Curated by…
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Unsound Festival 2024: Noise and Experimental Music in Krakow
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The Unsound Festival, one of Europe's premier experimental music festivals, took place in Krakow, Poland, from September 29 to October 6, 2024. Founded in 2003 by Mat Schulz, the…
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Max Ernst and Alexander Calder's Loire Valley studios open for AR(t)CHIPEL festival
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The Loire Valley, known for its châteaux, also harbors a rich contemporary art history. In 1955, Max Ernst and his wife Dorothea Tanning settled in Huismes, near Tours, where…
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Spoke Art Announces Exclusive Print Releases and Artist Meet at New York Comic-Con 2024
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Spoke Art will participate in New York Comic-Con 2024, presenting over 15 exclusive limited edition prints and collectibles at booth #1481. The offerings include works featured in…
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Spoke Art Announces New York Comic-Con 2024 Exhibition with Limited Edition Prints
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Spoke Art will participate in New York Comic-Con 2024, presenting exclusive limited edition prints and collectibles at booth #1481. The event takes place from October 17 to 20,…
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Milano Digital Week 2024: AI, Generative Art, and Urban Futures
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Milano Digital Week 2024 is scheduled for October 10 to 14, 2024, with the theme "The New Language of the City: Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Expressions." The event…
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Signal Festival 2024 Transforms Prague with Digital Art
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The Signal Festival, now in its 12th year, will take place from October 10 to 13, 2024, turning Prague's historic center into a canvas for 22 digital installations. Curated by…
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London Autumn 2024 Art Exhibitions Guide
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The art season in London for autumn 2024 is set to kick off with Frieze Week, scheduled from October 9 to 13, featuring significant exhibitions. At Tate Modern, visitors can…
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Biennale Musica 2024: Electronic Music and Vivaldi in Venice
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The 2024 Biennale Musica in Venice, directed by Lucia Ronchetti, runs until October 11 and features 10 sections dedicated to 'absolute music'—autonomous language without…
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Ten Art Films to Watch at the 2024 Rome Film Festival
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The 2024 Rome Film Festival (Festa del Cinema di Roma) features a rich program of ten art-related films spanning documentary and fiction, covering artists from Modigliani to…
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Officina della Scultura 2024: Sculptors' Studios Open Across Lombardy and Venice
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The seventh edition of Officina della Scultura, curated by Marcella Cattaneo, runs through December 31, 2024, across Lombardy and Venice. The initiative opens sculptors' studios…
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Street art festival transforms Tuscan village of Riparbella with six murals
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The historic Tuscan village of Riparbella, in the province of Pisa, is undergoing a transformation through street art, with six large murals unveiled on historic buildings during…
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Frode restores mural of partisan Lia after vandalism for Milan festival
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The Il Mito delle Donne Festival's second edition is scheduled for October 4 to 6, 2024, taking place in Milan's Piazza delle Donne Partigiane, and will emphasize women's roles in…
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First (Re)Generation Festival in Veneto Merges Art, Wellness, and Thermal Springs
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The inaugural (Re)Generation Festival will take place from October 4 to 6, 2024, at Castello del Catajo in Battaglia Terme, Padua province, Veneto. Organized by Consorzio Veneto…
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