Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Lars Von Trier's 'Riget' Premieres at Venice 79
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At the Venice Film Festival (Venice 79), Lars Von Trier presented 'Riget' (Exodus), the third season of his cult series 'The Kingdom', out of competition. The series, set in a…
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Gabès Cinema Fen 2022: Art and the Act of Digging in Southern Tunisia
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From May 23 to 28, 2022, the Gabès Cinema Fen festival unfolded in Gabès, Tunisia, focusing on the essence of art rather than just following traditions. Fatma Chérif led the…
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Romaeuropa Festival 2022: 37th Edition Opens September 8 in Rome
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The 37th Romaeuropa Festival (REF) opens September 8, 2022, in Rome, running over two months across 18 theatrical venues. The program includes performances, concerts, and meetings…
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São Paulo Design Week Expands Beyond Main Districts with 11th Edition
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The 11th DW Semana de Design de São Paulo is taking place until September 11, marking its return to the city center after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Among the key attractions…
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Penelope Cruz stars in Emanuele Crialese's 'L'immensità' at Venice 79
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Emanuele Crialese returns to the Venice Film Festival after 11 years with 'L'immensità', starring Penelope Cruz. The film, in competition at the 79th Venice International Film…
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Gulìa Urbana: 10 Years of Street Art Revitalizing Calabrian Villages
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Gulìa Urbana, the itinerant street art festival organized by the Rublanum collective, celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2022. The project, whose name derives from the Calabrian…
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Tutti matti per Colorno: XV edizione del festival circense nella Reggia ex manicomio
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Dal 26 agosto al 4 settembre 2022, si è svolta la quindicesima edizione del festival Tutti matti per Colorno, ospitato alla Reggia di Colorno, in provincia di Parma. Questo evento…
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Abel Ferrara's Padre Pio Film Premieres at Venice 79
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Abel Ferrara's film 'Padre Pio' premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, presenting a Pasolinian take on the saint's early ministry. The movie interweaves Padre…
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Kaunas Fluxus Festival marks 60th anniversary with Yoko Ono retrospective
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Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city and European Capital of Culture 2022, hosts a major Fluxus festival on September 10–11 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the anti-art…
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'Bardo' Premieres at Venice 79
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu's film 'Bardo, falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades' premiered in competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. The nearly three-hour work is…
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Cristiana Perrella to Curate Panorama 2023 in L'Aquila
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Lorenzo Fiaschi, president of the Italics consortium, announced that Cristiana Perrella, former director of the Museo Pecci in Prato, will curate the 2023 edition of Panorama. The…
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Panorama Monopoli: 70 Italian Galleries Take Over the Puglian City
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The second iteration of Panorama, overseen by Vincenzo de Bellis and organized by the Italics consortium comprising 70 Italian galleries, occurred in Monopoli from September 1 to…
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Roberta Torre's 'Le favolose' premieres at Venice Film Festival
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Roberta Torre's film 'Le favolose' premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival as part of the Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days). The film centers on five…
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Luca Guadagnino's Cannibal Romance 'Bones and All' Premieres at Venice 79
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Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' premiered in competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, making him the first Italian director to compete at the event. The film,…
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São Paulo City Ballet Premieres New Choreographies to John Cage and Schubert
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The São Paulo City Ballet premieres eight performances of new choreographies by Alejandro Ahmed and Ihsan Rustem, set to music by John Cage and Franz Schubert, respectively. The…
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Roma's Outdoor Cinema Season: September 2022 Guide
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The outdoor cinema season in Rome is set to continue until September 2022 across multiple locations. Isola del Cinema will host screenings such as 'Full Time' and 'Nostalgia'…
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Panorama Returns to Puglia: Second Edition Opens in Monopoli
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From September 1 to 4, 2022, Monopoli, Puglia, hosted the second edition of Panorama, a contemporary art fair curated by Vincenzo de Bellis and organized by Italics. This edition…
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St. Moritz Art Film Festival debuts with Pasolini, Paci, and face-to-face encounters
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The first edition of the St. Moritz Art Film Festival (SMAFF) took place from August 25 to 28, 2022, founded and directed by Stefano Rabolli Pansera. The festival opened with Pier…
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Happennino Festival: cultura e arte nei borghi dell'Appennino marchigiano
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Happennino, festival culturale diffuso nei borghi dell'Appennino marchigiano, torna il 2, 3 e 4 settembre 2022 nei comuni di Mercatello sul Metauro, Sant'Angelo in Vado, Borgo…
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Three Must-See Photography Exhibitions at Les Rencontres d'Arles 2022
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The 2022 Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles explores themes of visible and invisible boundaries, focusing on body politics and gender identity. One of the key exhibitions,…
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Noah Baumbach's 'White Noise' Opens 79th Venice Film Festival
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The 79th Venice International Film Festival opens with Noah Baumbach's 'White Noise', an adaptation of Don DeLillo's 1985 novel. The film stars Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and…
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Art-o-rama 2022: Marsiglia Fiera d'Arte Cresce con Nuove Gallerie e Premi
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La sedicesima edizione di Art-o-rama si è svolta dal 26 al 28 agosto 2022 presso la Friche La Belle de Mai a Marsiglia, con la partecipazione di 47 gallerie provenienti da 18…
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Emilio Isgrò's sail for Pasolini's boat at Venice Film Festival
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For the 79th Venice International Film Festival, the historic boat Edipo Re, in collaboration with The Venice Venice Hotel, presents La Vela di Emilio Isgrò. The work, entirely…
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Autumn 2022 Architecture Events Across Europe
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In the fall of 2022, Europe welcomes back in-person architecture biennials and triennials, with notable events in Estonia, France, Norway, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Italy.…
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Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Reimagined as Sci-Fi Melologue at IF Festival
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At the IF/Invasioni (dal) Futuro_New Era festival in Rome, 'Gli Uccelli' was introduced as a multimedia sci-fi melologue, rooted in Daphne Du Maurier's story that inspired…
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Five Italian Films Compete for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
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The 79th Venice International Film Festival (August 31–September 10, 2022) features five Italian films in the main competition for the Golden Lion. The selections are: "Il signore…
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Gruppo nanou's 'Paradiso' Performance at Ravenna Festival
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At the Artificerie Almagià in Ravenna, the collective gruppo nanou, visual artist Alfredo Pirri, and musician Bruno Dorella presented 'Paradiso', a long-duration performance…
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Traffic Festival 2022: Art and Music in the Marche Hills
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Traffic Festival, a multidisciplinary event founded in 2018 by Bianca R. Schröder and Pietro Consolandi, returns to the Marche hinterland from August 26 to 28, 2022, in San…
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Sponz Fest 2022: Vinicio Capossela Celebrates 10th Edition with 'Sponz Coultura'
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Sponz Fest is back for its tenth year, running in Alta Irpinia until August 27, 2022, under the guidance of Vinicio Capossela. It started in Calitri in 2013 and has now expanded…
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Cinema Galleggiante Returns to Venice with Sound Experimentation
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From August 25 to September 10, 2022, the third edition of Cinema Galleggiante – Acque Sconosciute will take place on the Giudecca Canal in Venice. This year's lineup features…
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September 2022 Cultural Festivals Across Italy: A Comprehensive Guide
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The cultural festival season in Italy makes its comeback in September 2022, featuring more than 20 events that span photography, design, music, dance, literature, and contemporary…
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Romaeuropa Festival 2022 Opens with Three Dance Reflections Performances
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The 37th edition of the Romaeuropa Festival, running from September 8 to November 20, 2022, opens with three dance performances supported by Van Cleef & Arpels' Dance Reflections…
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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23: Sustainability and Inclusivity Take Center Stage
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The Spring/Summer 2023 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped up on August 12, featuring an impressive 35 shows, an increase from last season's 21. Attendance rebounded to…
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SP-Arte Rotas Brasileiras Talks Program Announced for August 2022
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SP-Arte Rotas Brasileiras will host its Talks program on August 20, 2022, at Residência HOA in São Paulo's Pacaembu neighborhood. The event features three free public…
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Collector Enea Righi Appointed Managing Director of Arte Fiera Bologna
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For the first time, a collector will play an active leadership role in an Italian art fair. Bologna native Enea Righi, born in 1956, has been named Managing Director of Arte Fiera…
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RezzaMastrella Present New Theatre Piece Hybris at Spoleto Festival
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The Italian artistic duo RezzaMastrella (Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella) premiered their new theatre piece Hybris from July 7 to 10, 2022, at the Chiesa di San Simone during…
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Happennino Festival returns to Marche hinterland for fifth edition
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The fifth edition of Happennino, a multidisciplinary festival focused on reactivating the Marche hinterland, will take place from September 2 to 4, 2022, across five towns in the…
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Cronenberg Marathon and Exhibition Hit Italian Cinemas Ahead of 'Crimes of the Future'
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A David Cronenberg film marathon runs from August 19 to 23, 2022, at three Italian cinemas: Quattro Fontane in Rome, Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in Milan, and Ambrosio in Turin. The…
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Two Must-See Shows at the Hamburg Photography Triennial
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The eighth edition of the Triennial of Photography Hamburg, running until August 29 and September 18, 2022, features 20 venues under the theme 'Currency,' curated by Koyo Kouoh…
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Lunetta11 Launches Buona Fortuna Ribelli Festival in Langhe
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Lunetta11, established in 2019 by Claudia Zunino and Francesco Pistoi, has unveiled its latest initiative: Buona Fortuna Ribelli, a contemporary art festival running from…
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