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• Salon Art and Design Returns for 15th Edition Amid Collectible Design Boom festival-fair

  Salon Art and Design, the prestigious fair dedicated to collectible design and decorative arts, is set to return for its 15th edition. The fair's executive director, Nicky…

• Shaggy to Headline No Logo BZH Reggae Festival Near Saint-Malo festival-fair

  Shaggy, the Jamaican dancehall artist known for his mid-1990s hit 'Boombastic', is set to be one of the headliners at the No Logo BZH reggae festival near Saint-Malo. The…

• Otranto in Luce: Video Mapping Transforms Historic Center into Immersive Art Path festival-fair

  From September 11 to 27, 2026, the historic center of Otranto, Italy, will be transformed into an open-air stage for 'Otranto in Luce', a free, diffuse art project combining light…

• Salzburg Festival Revives Compact 'Così fan tutte' from Pandemic Era festival-fair

  The Salzburg Festival has revived its production of Mozart's 'Così fan tutte', originally created during the COVID-19 pandemic. The revival, which is being staged in Salzburg,…

• Hinterlandgang's '100 Tage Sommer' Festival Offers Cultural Counter-Model to Far-Right in Rural Germany festival-fair

  In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region where the far-right AfD party is strong, the rap duo Hinterlandgang has organized a festival called '100 Tage Sommer' as a counter-model in the…

• Live Works 2026 at Centrale Fies: Bodies, Memories, and Archives festival-fair

  On July 16, the 13th edition of Live Works was launched at Centrale Fies in Dro, Italy, alongside a solo exhibition by Monia Ben Hamouda, which spanned four days of performances…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27: Flip Flops, Balloon Pants, and a Newborn Backstage festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 concluded with a focus on open-air presentations, street style, and a notable backstage moment: Opéra Sport co-founder Awa Malina Stelter gave birth…

• Nicer Tuesdays Returns to LA with The New Company, Arielle Bobb-Willis, ilovecreatives, and Bill Rebholz festival-fair

  Nicer Tuesdays, the monthly creative talks event organized by It's Nice That, is returning to Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 22, at the El Rey Theatre (5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los…

• Nicer Tuesdays London September 2026: Foam Magazine, Joanna Blémont, Studio Kiln, Mother Design festival-fair

  On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, London will host the Nicer Tuesdays event at EartH in Hackney, beginning at 6pm, with presentations commencing at approximately 7:15pm. Featured…

• Abierto Valencia 2026 Returns in September with Expanded Program festival-fair

  The seventh iteration of Abierto Valencia is set to take place from September 17 to 25, 2026, showcasing openings, exhibitions, tours, performances, and music throughout the…

• Shoreditch Design Week Returns with 60+ Venues and Four Thematic Exhibitions festival-fair

  From September 15 to 17, during the London Design Festival, the Shoreditch district in East London will host the Shoreditch Design Week, featuring over 60 showrooms, galleries,…

• Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Hint at New Fugees Album After 30 Years festival-fair

  During a BBC News interview prior to their concert in Milton Keynes on Friday, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean alluded to the possibility of a new Fugees album. Their previous album,…

• Aspen Art Week 2026: Record Sales, AIR Festival, and ArtCrush Gala festival-fair

  In late July 2026, Aspen's art scene was vibrant with significant events such as the Aspen Art Museum's AIR festival and ArtCrush gala, along with the Intersect Aspen Art + Design…

• Classic Racing Liveries at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed festival-fair

  During the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from July 15 to 18, 2027, in the Cathedral Paddock, photographer Guy Bird highlighted the liveries of historic racing…

• August Design Calendar: From World Design Capital Frankfurt to David Hockney's Moon Paintings festival-fair

  In August 2026, various architecture and design events will take place worldwide. Frankfurt, Germany, kicks off its World Design Capital 2026, themed 'Design for democracy.…

• ICP PhotoSLAM Returns with Summer in NYC Theme festival-fair

  The International Center of Photography (ICP) is hosting the next installment of its ICP PhotoSLAM series, an open-mic event where photographers, community members, and audience…

• Lauryn Hill Curates Lauren Halsey Commission on Piccadilly Lights for Diaspora Calling! U.K. Debut festival-fair

  On August 5th, London’s famous Piccadilly Circus displayed an animated short by Lauren Halsey for just one night. This special presentation was curated by the talented Ms. Lauryn…

• Tribeca Film Festival Premieres Airport BLVD and House of Criticism festival-fair

  At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, two world premieres explored the built environment and art criticism. Alejandro Hendricks' Airport BLVD examines gentrification in Austin,…

• Isabella Rossellini Honored at Locarno Film Festival, Jokes About Red Carpet Dilemma festival-fair

  The 79th Locarno Film Festival opened yesterday in Locarno, Switzerland, with a ceremony honoring Italian actress Isabella Rossellini. Rossellini, known for her roles in films…

• Benin's Festival of Masks and Museum Reimagining: A New Vision of Heritage festival-fair

  Benin is taking a new approach to its cultural heritage with the Festival of Masks, which includes investments in museums and the return of stolen royal treasures. This event,…

• Sā Ladakh Biennale: World's Highest Art Biennale Debuts in Indian Himalayas festival-fair

  Scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10, 2026, the first Sā Ladakh Biennale, which derives its name from the Ladakhi term for 'soil', will be hosted at eight locations along…

• Caterina Barbieri and Christian Marclay Open Romaeuropa Festival 2026 festival-fair

  On September 9, 2026, the 41st Romaeuropa Festival will commence at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, showcasing a concert by electronic composer Caterina Barbieri alongside…

• MIRA 2026 completa su cartel con Arca y 27 propuestas en Barcelona festival-fair

  El Festival MIRA ha revelado su programación completa para su decimoquinta edición, que tendrá lugar en Fira Montjuïc, Barcelona, los días 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2026. La inclusión…

• Daniel Hope to Lead Menuhin Festival Gstaad into New Era festival-fair

  The Menuhin Festival Gstaad, one of Switzerland's most prestigious classical music festivals, is undergoing a leadership transition. After two decades under the direction of…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week Turns 20: 20 Scandinavian Brands to Watch festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of Scandinavian creativity and sustainability. The event has grown into a global platform for…

• Arles' Top 5 Spots to Explore During the Rencontres de la Photographie festival-fair

  During the Rencontres d'Arles, visitors can explore a curated list of five notable addresses in Arles, France, offering respite between exhibitions. The list includes Vague, a…

• Yurika Takemura's Walkable Steel Net Wins Special Prize at Festival des Architectures Vives 2026 festival-fair

  Yurika Takemura, a Japanese architect and the founder of Yurica Design & Architecture, designed 'Liminality in Motion – As Boundaries Begin to Move' for the 2026 Festival des…

• Demmin's '100-Tage-Sommer' Festival Draws 700 in Defiance of Far-Right Presence festival-fair

  On a summer night in Demmin, a town often associated with far-right marches, the rap collective Hinterlandgang organized the '100-Tage-Sommer' festival at the Waldbühne, drawing…

• Aspen AIR Festival 2026: Art, Audience Participation, and Self-Exposure in the Mountains festival-fair

  The AIR festival of 2026, organized by the Aspen Art Museum, occurred from June 11-15, 2026, centered around the theme 'Figures in a Landscape.' This event showcased a variety of…

• Daniel Arsham to Direct Whiskey-Inspired Performances at Frieze Seoul 2026 festival-fair

  Daniel Arsham, an artist, has collaborated with The Balvenie, a Scottish distillery, to launch a whiskey collection named “Dawn of Our Spirit,” set to premiere on September 1st in…

• Demi Festival Celebrates 10 Years of French Rap with Free Concert in Sète festival-fair

  The Demi Festival, dedicated to French rap, marks its tenth anniversary with a free concert in Sète, scheduled from August 5 to 9. The event was founded by rapper Demi Portion,…

• Kyōto YouMe Triennale 2026 to Debut in October with Global Art, Design, and Craft Focus festival-fair

  The first Kyōto YouMe Triennale, known as the Manifesto Edition, is set to take place from October 9 to 18, 2026, in Kioto, Japan, at Shōsei-en Garden and other locations. This…

• August 2026 Art Calendar: Opie, Atkins, Panafrica, and More festival-fair

  In August 2026, several significant art events are set to take place. Catherine Opie's exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh will run from 8 August to 1 November.…

• Bolzano Danza 2026: A Report on the Festival's 2026 Edition festival-fair

  From July 16 to 31, 2026, Bolzano Danza showcased performances at Teatro Comunale and other locations, curated by Anouk Aspisi and Olivier Dubois under the theme…

• Art Week NYC Announces Inaugural Gallery Lineup; Onassis ONX Relay, Bronx Museum Public Programs, and More festival-fair

  Art Week NYC is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 14, featuring contributions from over 76 galleries across various neighborhoods including Chelsea and Tribeca. Notable…

• BlackStar Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years with 91 Films from Over 30 Countries festival-fair

  The BlackStar Film Festival is marking its 15th year from August 6 to 9, featuring 91 films from more than 30 countries. Nehad Khader, the festival’s director, shares how it…

• Kampnagel Sommerfestival 2026: „hope!“ als Motto und Aufforderung zum Handeln festival-fair

  The 2026 International Summer Festival kicks off today at Kampnagel in Hamburg, themed "hope!" This initiative encourages active engagement amid the deluge of negative news often…

• PhEST 2026 in Monopoli Explores 'What If?' with Photography and Art festival-fair

  The 11th edition of the PhEST – International Festival of Photography and Art is set to take place in Monopoli, Italy, from August 7 to November 1, 2026, themed 'What If?'.…

• Santarcangelo 2026: Final Edition Under Tomasz Kirenczuk Explores 'Deep Pressures' festival-fair

  The 2026 Santarcangelo Festival in Santarcangelo di Romagna has wrapped up, marking the end of Tomasz Kirenczuk's tenure as artistic director, which began in 2021. Under the theme…

• Locarno Film Festival 2026: Stars and Newcomers Vie for Golden Leopard festival-fair

  The 79th Locarno Film Festival, held from August 5 to 15 in Locarno, Switzerland, opened with a parade of cinema stars and emerging talents competing for the Golden Leopard. The…