Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Luci d'Artista 2024: new works by Ontani and Angelidakis, first logo, and tribute to Rebecca Horn
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The 27th edition of Luci d'Artista in Turin, curated by Antonio Grulli, runs from October 25, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Two new permanent installations are announced: Luigi…
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Miu Miu partners with Art Basel Paris for Tales & Tellers project by Goshka Macuga
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Miu Miu, the young brand of the Prada Group led by Miuccia Prada, has become the main partner of the ambitious public program of Art Basel Paris 2024. The project, titled Tales &…
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De Renava Biennale Explores Imperial Decline in Corsican Fortress
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The second edition of the De Renava Biennale, titled "Roma Amor: The Fall of Empires," is held in Bonifacio, Corsica, from summer to 2 November. Founded in 2020 by art historian…
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Oblivion: nuova fiera editoriale a Roma dedicata a horror e fantastico
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A Roma nascerà Oblivion, una fiera editoriale interamente dedicata ai generi weird, fantascienza, horror, fantasy e fantastico. L'evento debutterà a febbraio 2024 presso la Città…
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Claude Lelouch's 'Finalement' premieres at Venice Film Festival
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Claude Lelouch's new film 'Finalement' premiered Out of Competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The road movie follows Lino, a successful lawyer played by Kad…
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Venice Film Festival 2024: Fashion as Cultural Barometer on the Red Carpet
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The 2024 Venice International Film Festival concluded with a vibrant red carpet that served as a fashion barometer, reflecting shifts in gender fluidity, inclusivity, and brand…
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Berlin Art Week 2024: 13th Edition Features Over 100 Venues
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From September 11 to 15, 2024, the 13th Berlin Art Week, hosted by Kulturprojekte Berlin, will take place across more than 100 locations. Key events include the POSITIONS Berlin…
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Romaeuropa Festival 2024 Opens at Teatro Costanzi with Ballet de l'Opéra de Lyon
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For the first time, the Teatro Costanzi hosted the opening of the 2024 Romaeuropa Festival, thanks to a collaboration with the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and support from Dance…
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Hervé Koubi's Sol Invictus Premieres at NYU Abu Dhabi with Van Cleef & Arpels Support
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Choreographer Hervé Koubi is set to debut his new dance piece, Sol Invictus, on September 5-6, 2024, at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, thanks to support from Dance Reflections…
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Frieze Seoul 2024 showcases Asian galleries and Korean art connections
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Frieze Seoul 2024 is taking place at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and will continue until 7 September 2024. The event showcases over 110 galleries, with newcomers…
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Milan's Festival del Disegno returns to Castello Sforzesco with free workshops and live drawing
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The ninth edition of the Festival del Disegno di Milano will take place at Castello Sforzesco on September 14–15, 2024, organized by Fabriano in collaboration with Milan's…
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Francesco Costabile presenta 'Familia' alla Mostra del Cinema di Venezia
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Il regista Francesco Costabile, dopo il successo di 'Una femmina' alla Berlinale 2022, presenta il suo nuovo film 'Familia' all'81esima Mostra del Cinema di Venezia. Il film,…
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Germinale: New Contemporary Art Biennial Launches in Monferrato
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The Monferrato region of Piedmont, Italy, has introduced a new annual contemporary art festival named Germinale, which will take place from September 6 to 29, 2024. Curated by…
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Mag to Mag: Milan Hosts Second Edition of Independent Magazine Festival
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The second edition of Mag to Mag, Italy's first festival dedicated to independent magazines, will take place on September 14-15, 2024, at Lampo in Scalo Farini, Milan. Founder…
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Venice Immersive Returns with VR Highlights at Venice Film Festival
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The Venice Immersive section of the Venice Film Festival returns to Lazzaretto Island, running until September 7, 2024. This year's selection features abstract and mixed reality…
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TOdays Festival 2024 in Turin: Mixed Results and Massive Attack's Political Show
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The TOdays Festival 2024 took place in Turin from August 23 to September 2, despite criticism and a municipal competition last winter to overhaul the event. Organized by…
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Campo Base Festival 2024 in Val Saviore Explores the Theme of 'Getting Lost'
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Scheduled for September 13 to 15, 2024, the fourth Campo Base Festival, led by Nicola Giuliani, will take place in Val Saviore, close to Brescia, focusing on the theme of 'getting…
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Unseen Amsterdam 2024 highlights emerging photography talent from global galleries
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Unseen Amsterdam's 12th edition opens September 19-22 at Westergas, attracting approximately 25,000 visitors to view contemporary photography. Around 70 galleries and 65…
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Chemnitz 2025: European Capital of Culture Program Unveiled
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Chemnitz, the Saxon city of 250,000 inhabitants, will serve as the European Capital of Culture in 2025 under the theme 'C the unseen', aiming to reveal its overlooked…
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Roberto Catani presenta 'Il burattino e la balena' alla Mostra del Cinema di Venezia
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Roberto Catani, un illustratore e animatore di Jesi, famoso per il suo contributo nel settore, ha presentato il suo cortometraggio 'Il burattino e la balena' all'81ª Mostra del…
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Kevin MacDonald's John & Yoko doc premieres at Venice Film Festival
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Kevin MacDonald's documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko' premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, offering an atypical portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during…
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Italy's Late Summer 2024 Performing Arts Festivals: A Comprehensive Guide
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September 2024 marks the opening of several major Italian performing arts festivals. Romaeuropa Festival (Sept 4–Nov 17) opens with Mycelium by Christos Papadopoulos and Merce…
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Boukherma Twins Bring French Rural Coming-of-Age to Venice Film Festival
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The Boukherma twins present their film 'Leurs enfants après eux' at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, adapted from Nicolas Mathieu's novel. Set in deindustrialized…
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Divago Festival Returns to Genoa for Third Edition Focused on Urban Regeneration
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The upcoming Divago Festival, themed Urban Art Power, is set to take place from September 26 to 29, 2024, in the historic Jewish ghetto of Genoa, specifically along Via del Campo.…
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Italian Cultural Festivals Lineup for September 2024
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In September 2024, Italy will be alive with more than 15 cultural festivals. Highlights include the Padma Festival at ARCA in Milan on September 7-8 and the Romaeuropa Festival in…
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Nicole Kidman's 'Babygirl' Premieres at Venice Film Festival
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Nicole Kidman stars in Halina Reijn's 'Babygirl', the riskiest film in competition at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Kidman plays Romy, a CEO of a tech company, while Harris…
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Franca Rame and Dario Fo's Play 'Coppia aperta quasi spalancata' Becomes Film at Venice Film Festival
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The 1983 play 'Coppia aperta quasi spalancata' by Franca Rame and Dario Fo has been adapted into a film directed by Federica Di Giacomo, starring and produced by Chiara Francini.…
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Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' premieres at Venice Film Festival with Angelina Jolie as Callas
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Chilean director Pablo Larraín presented his biographical film 'Maria' at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, starring Angelina Jolie as legendary opera singer Maria…
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Borås Art Biennial 2024: Layers, Loops, Lines
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The eighth edition of the Borås Art Biennial, titled Layers, Loops, Lines, runs from June 15 to September 15, 2024, at Borås Art Museum and throughout the city's public spaces.…
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Tim Burton Opens 81st Venice Film Festival with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opened the 81st Venice Film Festival with a press screening on August 28, 2024. The sequel, arriving 36 years after the original, follows…
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Openless Festival in Berlin Redefines Music Festival Format
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The first and only edition of Openless, the new off project of Berlin Atonal, took place from August 23 to 25, 2024, at Kraftwerk in Berlin. The festival challenged traditional…
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The Armory Show 2024 Returns with American Express as Lead Partner
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The Armory Show, now part of the Frieze network, will celebrate its 30th anniversary edition at the Javits Center in New York from September 6–8, 2024, with a VIP Preview on…
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Vartweek 2024: Contemporary Art in Varzi's Medieval Caves
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There's an exciting event called Vartweek happening in the charming medieval village of Varzi, Oltrepò Pavese, on September 28-29, 2024. Curated by Camilla Previ, this exhibition…
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Saudi Arabia's Cultural Seasons: A Guide to Key Festivals
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Launched in 2019 by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Saudi Arabia's cultural seasons aim to enhance tourism in line with Vision2030 across 11 sites. The…
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Isabelle Huppert to Preside Over Venice Film Festival Jury
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Isabelle Huppert has been appointed President of the Jury for the 81st Venice International Film Festival, scheduled from August 28 to September 7, 2024. The French actress will…
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Emilio Isgrò designs stage for Notte della Taranta 2024
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Emilio Isgrò, the Sicilian artist known for his 'Cancellature' (erasures), will create the stage design for the 2024 Notte della Taranta festival in Melpignano, Italy. The…
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Collectible Design Fair Debuts in New York During Armory Show Art Week
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The inaugural Belgian design fair, Collectible, is set to take place in New York from September 5 to 8, 2024, with a VIP preview scheduled for September 4 at the Water Street…
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Art Stays 2024: Slovenia's Premier Contemporary Art Festival Explores 'The Space'
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Slovenia's prominent contemporary art festival, Art Stays, is set to commence its 22nd edition in Ptuj, continuing until September 8, 2024. Established in 2003, it has emerged as…
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Musica Con Vista Festival Brings Classical Concerts to Italian Historic Villas
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The Musica Con Vista festival, running from June to September 21, 2024, presents classical chamber music concerts in historic villas, palaces, and museums across Italy. The…
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Stati d'arte 2024 brings 70 artists to Spello for 'Mondi Lontani' exhibition
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The eighth edition of Stati d'arte, an international art review, is taking place in Spello, Umbria, in 2024, featuring 70 Italian and international artists. The main exhibition,…
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