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• Paris+ par Art Basel Opens Under the Eiffel Tower festival-fair

  A brand new art fair, Paris+ par Art Basel, has opened beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The fair features prominent international galleries including Kordansky, Massimo de…

• Interactions: 12 Short Films on Planetary Health Premieres at Rome Film Fest festival-fair

  The anthology film Interactions, composed of 12 short films spanning docu-fiction, animation, comedy, drama, and sci-fi, premieres at the 17th Rome Film Festival. Produced by…

• Roma Arte in Nuvola Returns for Second Edition with Expanded Program festival-fair

  The second edition of Roma Arte in Nuvola, the art fair conceived and directed by Alessandro Nicosia with artistic direction by Adriana Polveroni, will take place in Rome. The…

• Daniel Pennac explores Maradona's Naples myth in documentary at Rome Film Fest festival-fair

  At the 17th Rome Film Festival, French writer Daniel Pennac presented his documentary 'Daniel Pennac: ho visto Maradona!', distributed in Italy by Feltrinelli Real Cinema. The…

• Biennale Musica 2022: Luci e ombre del teatro musicale a Venezia festival-fair

  La Biennale Musica 2022, seconda edizione sotto la direzione di Lucia Ronchetti (appena insignita del Louis Spohr Musikpreis), si è svolta a Venezia dal 17 al 22 settembre,…

• VII International Seminar on Culture, Democracy and Reparation Confronts Brazil's Political Abyss festival-fair

  The seventh International Seminar organized by arte!brasileiros, titled "Culture, Democracy and Reparation," took place on September 22-23, 2022, at Sesc SP's Vila Mariana in São…

• London Art Week: Frieze Fairs Report Strong Sales and Crowds festival-fair

  During the 2022 London art week, Frieze London and Frieze Masters experienced unprecedented attendance, overcoming worries about Paris+. The VIP previews were packed, and sales…

• Martin Jauvat's 'Grand Paris' Opens Close-Up Festival festival-fair

  The 2nd edition of Close-Up, a festival dedicated to exploring urban, architectural, and landscape themes in film, commenced with the premiere of Martin Jauvat's first feature,…

• ArtVerona 2022: Best Booths and Emerging Trends festival-fair

  ArtVerona 2022 affirmed its role as a significant contemporary art fair in Italy, with exhibitors from across the nation and a diverse selection spanning from early 20th-century…

• Lisbon Architecture Triennale Explores Sustainability and Democracy festival-fair

  The 6th Lisbon Architecture Triennale, titled "Terra," is curated by Cristina Verissimo and Diogo Burnay. Running across multiple venues including MAAT, Culturgest, Garagem Sul –…

• Elisabetta Sgarbi's Film 'Nino Migliori. Viaggio intorno alla mia stanza' Premieres at Rome Film Fest festival-fair

  At the 17th Rome Film Festival, Elisabetta Sgarbi presented her new documentary 'Nino Migliori. Viaggio intorno alla mia stanza', a portrait of the 96-year-old photographer Nino…

• Manibus Festival: First Edition Merges Art and Enterprise in Puglia festival-fair

  The Manibus Festival, an international celebration of art and entrepreneurship, is set to debut on October 15 in Puglia, covering the towns of Monopoli and Fasano. Organized by…

• Il colibrì di Sandro Veronesi apre la Festa del Cinema di Roma festival-fair

  So, there’s this movie called Il colibrì, based on the book by Sandro Veronesi, who actually won the Strega Prize in 2020 for it. The film kicked off the 17th edition of the Rome…

• Autumn 2022 Cultural Festivals Across Italy: A Comprehensive Guide festival-fair

  Italy's autumn of 2022 showcases a variety of cultural events. Artecinema will be held in Naples from October 13 to 16 at Teatro San Carlo and Teatro Augusteo, with a digital…

• Frieze London 2022: 9 Must-See Stands festival-fair

  Frieze London 2022 commenced in Regent's Park, signaling a comeback following pandemic-related interruptions. Amidst economic challenges, galleries presented commercial pieces,…

• Genoa's Rolli Days 2022 Feature Original Rubens Portrait festival-fair

  The autumn edition of Genoa's Rolli Days, from October 14 to 16, 2022, will highlight the exceptional display of Peter Paul Rubens' original painting 'Portrait of Maria Doria…

• ArtVerona 2022: 17th Edition Opens with New Sections and International Curators festival-fair

  The 17th edition of ArtVerona, led by Stefano Raimondi (who has been confirmed for an additional two years), kicks off in Verona featuring 140 galleries, with 80% returning from…

• Frieze London 2022: Must-See Exhibitions Across the City festival-fair

  From October 12 to 16, Frieze London and Frieze Masters will take place at Regent's Park, showcasing galleries from 42 nations. In addition, significant exhibitions are running…

• Art Films at Rome Film Fest: Caravaggio, Maradona, Street Art Laika festival-fair

  The Festa del Cinema di Roma (October 13–23, 2022) features a rich program of art-related films. Highlights include 'L'ombra di Caravaggio' by Michele Placido, a biopic on…

• Bolzano Art Weeks 2022 Consolidates Its Presence with City-Wide Program festival-fair

  The Bolzano Art Weeks (BAW) returned for its second edition from September 22 to October 2, 2022, under the curation of Nina Stricker and organized by Cooperativa 19 alongside…

• VIE Festival Returns to Emilia Romagna with International Lineup and VR festival-fair

  The VIE festival's 16th edition is taking place until October 16 in Modena, Bologna, Cesena, and Vignola, showcasing international talents from Morocco, Lebanon, Greece, Poland,…

• The Galleries Show: New Boutique Art Fair Format Launches in Antwerp festival-fair

  A new cooperative art fair format has opened in Antwerp, Belgium, following the reopening of the KMSKA (Royal Museum of Fine Arts). The Galleries Show (October 6–9, 2022) is a…

• James Webb's Roman Coin Installation at Biennale de Lyon festival-fair

  At the 16th Biennale de Lyon, South African artist James Webb presents 'A Series of Personal Questions Addressed to a Roman Coin' (2019), an audio installation featuring a silver…

• Piano City Palermo 2022: Classical music invades streets and unconventional spaces festival-fair

  From October 7 to 9, 2022, Piano City Palermo celebrates its fifth edition, transforming the Sicilian capital into a vibrant open-air concert venue. This festival offers free…

• Quayola's Digital Sublime at Maker Faire Rome 2022 festival-fair

  Quayola's video work 'Storms' premiered in Rome at the tenth edition of Maker Faire Rome, held from October 7 to 9, 2022, at the Gazometro in the Ostiense district. The work was…

• Bologna's CHEAP Festival Posters Amplify Afghan Women's Voices festival-fair

  Throughout October 2022, Bologna's central Via dell'Indipendenza is covered with posters bearing the slogan 'Pane, lavoro e libertà – lo chiedono le donne afghane' (Bread, work,…

• Paris Fashion Week 2022: Surrealism, Spray-On Dresses, and Mud Shows festival-fair

  Paris Fashion Week concluded the fashion month, following New York, London, and Milan. The event featured surrealist influences, notably at Loewe under Jonathan Anderson, and…

• Venice Design Week 2022: Origins, Installations, and Design Across the City festival-fair

  The 13th Venice Design Week commenced on October 1, 2022, and spanned nine days filled with exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, and conferences. Centered around the theme…

• October 2022 Cultural Festivals Across Italy festival-fair

  In October 2022, Italy showcases a range of cultural festivals. The 27th Festival delle Colline Torinesi, hosted in Turin from October 11 to November 6, centers on the theme of…

• Documentary on Achille Bonito Oliva to premiere at Rome Film Fest festival-fair

  A documentary titled "ABOrismi, Ritratti e Autoritratto" explores the life and work of art critic Achille Bonito Oliva, founder of the Transavanguardia movement. Directed by…

• Short Theatre 2022 Explores Care Through Performance and Sound festival-fair

  The 2022 edition of Short Theatre, curated by Piersandra Di Matteo, took place in Rome from September 6 to 18, focusing on the theme of "care." The festival featured performances,…

• Six Designers Who Stood Out at Milan Fashion Week festival-fair

  Over 200 presentations marked Milan Fashion Week, showcasing luxury approaches and private equity. Renowned labels such as Prada, Gucci, and Versace appeared alongside…

• London Fashion Week: Uncertainty and Nostalgia Mark Post-Jubilee Edition festival-fair

  The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, cast a shadow over London Fashion Week (LFW) that September, resulting in several last-minute cancellations. The event…

• 13th Mercosul Biennial Explores Trauma, Dream, and Escape with 100 Works Across Porto Alegre festival-fair

  The 13th Mercosul Biennial, themed 'Trauma, Dream, and Escape,' opened on September 15, 2022, marking its first in-person edition in four years. Curated by Marcello Dantas with…

• GU.PHO Festival: First Edition of Vernacular Photography in Modena festival-fair

  The first GU.PHO, the International Festival of Vernacular Photography, recently concluded in Modena, Italy, led by Sergio Smerieri and Giorgia Padovani. The festival featured a…

• Naturale Festival Debuts in Milan Exploring Nature Through Wine and Photography festival-fair

  The Naturale Festival, a diverse event, is set to take place at Mare Culturale Urbano in Milan from September 30 to October 2, 2022. Established by Sebastiano Leddi of Perimetro,…

• Flashback Art Fair Turns 10, Moves to New Turin Hub festival-fair

  From November 3 to 6, 2022, with a preview on November 2, the tenth edition of Flashback, the Turin fair dedicated to ancient and modern art, will take place at Flashback Habitat,…

• Musica Festival 2022: Aperghis and Goebbels in Strasbourg festival-fair

  The Musica festival in Strasbourg, running until October 2, 2022, features works by Sivan Eldar, Éliane Radigue, and Galina Oustvolskaïa, alongside a tribute to Kaija Saariaho.…

• Vicenza's Ciclo di Spettacoli Classici and Lugano's FIT Festival Present 2022 Editions festival-fair

  The 2022 Ciclo di Spettacoli Classici in Vicenza, under the direction of Giancarlo Marinelli, commenced on September 22 with T.S. Eliot's 'Assassinio nella cattedrale,' directed…

• La Scala in città: 22 spettacoli gratuiti in tutti i municipi di Milano festival-fair

  La Scala in città is back, offering 22 complimentary performances at 18 different venues throughout Milan until October 1. This year's lineup showcases artists from the…