Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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ANTI Festival 2019 in Kuopio Explores Death Through Performance
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The 18th edition of ANTI Contemporary Art Festival took place in Kuopio, Finland, from September 10 to 15, 2019, under the theme of death. Artistic directors Johanna Tuukkanen and…
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Lyon Biennale 2019: Watery Landscapes at Fagor Factories
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The 15th Lyon Biennale, titled 'Là où les eaux se mêlent' (Where Waters Mix), commenced on September 18, 2019, at Usines Fagor and the Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, and will…
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Lyon Biennale 2019: Collateral Shows Feature Kiefer, Mastrovito, and Emerging Artists
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The Lyon Biennale's extensive collateral program spans emerging and established contemporary artists. The traditional Rendez-vous group show at IAC presents ten young artists from…
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ARTBO Celebrates 15th Edition with 67 Galleries from 17 Countries in Bogotá
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The 15th edition of ARTBO, the Bogotá International Art Fair, runs from September 19 to 22, 2024, consolidating its status as a key Latin American art event. Occupying 13,000…
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Berlin Atonal 2019: Distorted Realities in a Former Power Plant
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Berlin Atonal 2019 took place in a former thermoelectric plant in Berlin, a cathedral-sized complex that normally houses two of the city's most famous nightclubs. The five-day…
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Lyon Biennale 2019: Kolossal Installations at Usines Fagor and MAC
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The 2019 Lyon Biennale has opened, transforming the vast former industrial space Usines Fagor and the MAC museum into a sprawling exhibition of large-scale site-specific…
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Wop Art Lugano 2019: Project Space with Photocopies and Independent Spaces
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At the 2019 Wop Art fair in Lugano, a new section called Project Space was introduced, managed by curators Lucia Aspesi, Fiammetta Grignoli, Lorenzo Balbi, and Giulia Coletti,…
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Matera 2019: A Sound Art Journey Through the City's Acoustic Heritage
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In September 2019, Matera, recognized as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, showcases sound art projects that delve into themes of sound, silence, and nature. The initiative…
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Matera 2019: Theatre as a Stage for Ecological and Political Reflection
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The city of Matera, European Capital of Culture 2019, hosts a series of performances and events under the umbrella 'La città come palcoscenico' (The City as Stage). Central is…
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Romaeuropa Festival Opens with Tribute to Brazil
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The 34th edition of the Romaeuropa Festival, titled 'Landscapes,' begins today and runs until November 24, featuring 337 artists from 27 countries. The festival opens with a…
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Matera 2019: Six citizen-proposed projects for the European Capital of Culture
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Six citizen-proposed projects will take place in Matera and the Basilicata region as part of Matera 2019 European Capital of Culture. The projects include: an open-air performance…
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Matera 2019: Film and Migration Projects in Basilicata
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The article, published on Artribune, covers multiple participatory film and art projects in Basilicata, Italy, tied to Matera's year as European Capital of Culture 2019. The…
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Matera 2019: itinerari tra fede e comunità per la Capitale Europea della Cultura
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Matera 2019, Capitale Europea della Cultura, presenta due progetti di percorsi: 'Cammini' e 'PPP – People, Places, Purposes'. Il primo, co-prodotto da Matera 2019, l'Associazione…
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Matera 2019: Food and Community Projects
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The Mammamiaaa project, co-produced with Associazione Casa Netural, launched in Matera in March 2019 with the Social Food Forum curated by John Thackara. The forum included a…
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Bill Murray to Receive Career Award at Rome Film Fest 2019
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The 14th edition of the Festa del Cinema di Roma will take place from October 17 to 27, 2019, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The official poster features Greta Garbo from…
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39th Oriente Occidente Festival in Rovereto Features Chinese and Eastern European Dance
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The 39th edition of the Oriente Occidente festival in Rovereto, Italy, focused on themes of contemporary global issues including China's Silk Road exchanges, Eastern European…
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FestiWall 2019 concludes in Ragusa with six new murals by international artists
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The fifth and final edition of FestiWall, a public art festival in Ragusa, Sicily, is underway until September 15, 2019. Founded in 2015, the festival has transformed the city…
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RAID Caterpillar: Live Cinema and Public Art in L'Aquila's Historic Center
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On September 8, 2019, RAID Caterpillar was held in the historic center of L'Aquila, which had been affected by an earthquake. This event was organized by the non-profit Off Site…
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Venice Glass Week 2019: Interviews with Lucia Massari, Laura de Santillana, Lara Lütke
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The 2019 edition of The Venice Glass Week, held concurrently with the Nomad design fair, featured exhibitions and interviews with three designers: Lucia Massari, Laura de…
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Constellations Festival Returns to Toulon for 9th Edition
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The Constellations festival, founded by choreographer Frank Micheletti, returns to Toulon for its 9th edition from September 18-22, 2019. The festival features dance, music, and…
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The Others Fair Moves to Former Military Hospital in Turin
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The Others Fair, an independent art event in Turin, has moved to the historic Alessandro Riberi Military Hospital located at Corso IV Novembre, following five years at Le Nuove…
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I Maestri del Paesaggio Returns to Bergamo for Green Design Festival
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The annual festival I Maestri del Paesaggio returns to Bergamo from September 4 to 22, 2019, transforming the city into a hub of green design and landscape architecture. Organized…
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Marseille's Mediterranean Art Scene: Art-O-Rama and Manifesta 13
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Salma Tuqan, director of Delfina Foundation, curated a talk program at Art-O-Rama in Marseille, featuring artists Fallen Fruit, researcher Pelin Tan, and the collective New South.…
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Simposio 2019 documentary trailer explores real utopia in the Dolomites
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NONE Collective has released a trailer for a documentary about Simposio 2019, a four-day symposium held from July 4 to 7 in the former ENI village of Borca di Cadore, Italy. The…
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Artescienza 2019: Interactive Music and Digital Art Festival in Rome
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The Artescienza festival, titled 'Interattivo-Adattivo', took place in Rome in 2019, exploring the intersection of art, science, and digital technology through interactive music…
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David Riff on Steirischer Herbst 2019: Hedonism in the Abyss
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The steirischer herbst festival in Graz takes place from September 19 to October 13, 2019, co-curated by David Riff and Ekaterina Degot. This year's theme, 'hedonism in difficult…
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Franco Maresco's 'La mafia non è più quella di una volta' at Venice 76
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Franco Maresco returns to Venice with his third film in competition at the 76th Venice Film Festival, 'La mafia non è più quella di una volta', a surreal and grotesque look at…
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Piera Detassis on Venice Film Festival, Gender Equality, and New Elle Daily
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Piera Detassis, President and Artistic Director of the Accademia del Cinema Italiano – David di Donatello, served as Guest Director for Elle's daily newspaper at the 76th Venice…
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Francesco Simeti at Nomad Venice and Joe Odagiri's Film at Venezia 76
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During the ninth day of the 76th Venice International Film Festival, artist Francesco Simeti presented a lamp/sculpture at Nomad Venice, a project fostering dialogue between art,…
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Miu Miu Women’s Tales at Venice Film Festival 2019
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At the 76th Venice International Film Festival, Miu Miu presented two new short films as part of its ongoing Women’s Tales series, which supports female creativity in cinema. The…
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Il Tempo delle Donne 2019: Corpi al centro del festival diffuso a Milano
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Il festival Il Tempo delle Donne, organizzato da Corriere della Sera e La27esimaOra, è tornato a Milano, affrontando il tema 'Corpi', fino al 15 settembre 2019, con il patrocinio…
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Venezia 76: Gloria Mundi and Nevia Compete at Venice Film Festival
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At the 76th Venice International Film Festival, two films in the official selection offer compelling social portraits. Robert Guédiguian's 'Gloria Mundi' follows a family living…
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Berlin Biennale 11 Opens with Flávio de Carvalho as Curatorial Reference
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On September 6, the 11th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art commenced, drawing inspiration from Brazilian architect Flávio de Carvalho (1899–1973). Curated by María Berríos,…
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PerAspera Festival XII Edition in Bologna Explores Humanity and Technology
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The XII edition of the multidisciplinary festival PerAspera runs until September 16 in Bologna and its metropolitan area. Organized by the association alberTStanley, the festival…
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Japan Week in Venice: Art, Film, and Cultural Exchange at San Servolo
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Venice is hosting a Japan Week during the Biennale Arte and Venice Film Festival, featuring film screenings, art installations, and cultural events. The Japan Week includes film…
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Lake Como Design Fair 2019 Adds Architecture Section
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The second edition of the Lake Como Design Fair introduces a new architecture section curated by Margherita Ratti and Andreas Kofler, featuring architects as exhibitors rather…
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Venezia 76: Yervant Gianikian presenta il secondo capitolo di 'I diari di Angela'
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Al Lido di Venezia, durante la 76ª Mostra del Cinema, Yervant Gianikian ha presentato il secondo capitolo di 'I diari di Angela. Noi due cineasti', un film che intreccia il diario…
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Sorrentino's 'The New Pope' Premieres at Venice Film Festival
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Paolo Sorrentino surprised attendees by cycling at the Lido before presenting 'The New Pope' at the 76th Venice International Film Festival. The series continues the story of…
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London Art Book Fair and Friends with Books 2019 Preview
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This September, London and Berlin will host two prominent art book fairs. The London Art Book Fair, taking place at Whitechapel Gallery from September 5 to 8, will showcase more…
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Venezia 76: The Painted Bird and The New Pope Compete for Golden Lion
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The 76th Venice Film Festival recorded its highest attendance ever, with long queues at historic bars and crowded screenings. The festival's embrace of Hollywood blockbusters and…
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