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• Centrale Fies abbandona il festival estivo per una programmazione annuale festival-fair

  Centrale Fies, un centro di ricerca dedicato alle arti performative contemporanee, guidato da Dino Somadossi e Barbara Boninsegna, cambia radicalmente il suo approccio…

• Fotografia Europea 2021 Returns to Reggio Emilia with 20 Exhibitions festival-fair

  From May 21 to July 4, 2021, Reggio Emilia will host the 16th edition of Fotografia Europea, Italy's premier festival dedicated to contemporary photography. This event, organized…

• Greek Theatre of Syracuse reopens with Oresteia and Nitsch poster controversy festival-fair

  After a pandemic-forced closure in 2020, the Greek Theatre of Syracuse resumes its dramatic season on July 3, 2021, with a limited capacity of 3,000 seats (down from 9,000). The…

• Fondazione Carla Fendi revives Sol LeWitt and Anna Mahler legacies in Spoleto festival-fair

  On June 27, 2021, during the 64th Festival dei Due Mondi, the Fondazione Carla Fendi unveiled 'Art & Science into Spoleto,' which showcased artistic narratives from the 1960s to…

• Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022: Dolce & Gabbana and Diesel Lead Digital Presentations festival-fair

  Milan Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2022 men's presentations were held entirely digitally due to the ongoing pandemic, with no international buyers or press in attendance. Many…

• Ircam's Manifeste 2021 Festival Champions Feminist Music festival-fair

  The Ircam's Manifeste festival in Paris, running until June 30, 2021, centers on feminist music and collaborative creation. Director Frank Madlener emphasizes that young musicians…

• Taormina Film Fest 67: New Direction with Trio of Critics festival-fair

  The 67th Taormina Film Festival will take place from June 27 to July 3 in Sicily, Italy. This edition marks the first under the artistic direction of three film journalists:…

• Live Arts Week X turns Bologna's riverbank into an open-air performance field festival-fair

  From June 19 to 27, 2021, Bologna's Quartiere Barca along the Reno river will host the tenth edition of Live Arts Week. This festival, organized by the cultural association Xing,…

• Francesca Caruana Hosts Visual Poetry Biennale in New Saleilles Studio After Pandemic Disruption festival-fair

  Francesca Caruana relocated her exhibition from Château d'Alba la Romaine in Ardèche to her newly established studio in Saleilles due to pandemic restrictions. The space now hosts…

• Art Basel Launches Curated OVR: Portals with 94 Galleries festival-fair

  Art Basel's OVR: Portals, a specially curated digital version of its Online Viewing Rooms, is available until June 19, 2021, showcasing 94 galleries from 29 different nations.…

• Fuori Programma: danza contemporanea nella borgata romana del Quarticciolo festival-fair

  Dal 18 giugno al 15 luglio 2021 torna a Roma il festival internazionale di danza contemporanea Fuori Programma, diretto da Valentina Marini. La settima edizione si svolge in due…

• First Festival of Agrourban Trails Launches in Modigliana with Site-Specific Art festival-fair

  The first Festival of Agrourban Trails in Modigliana, near Forlì, inaugurates a new hiking network covering over 180 kilometers with 9 loop trails. The two-day event on July 3-4,…

• France as Guest Country at Porto Design Biennale Explores Design as Social Development festival-fair

  The Porto Design Biennale, which runs until July 25, 2021, has France as its guest nation. Curators Caroline Naphegyi and Sam Baron have developed the "Autre" program, which…

• ArtVerona 2021 Returns In-Person with #ITALIANSYSTEM Program festival-fair

  The 16th edition of ArtVerona, scheduled for October 15 to 17 at Veronafiere, is under the direction of Stefano Raimondi. This year's theme, #ITALIANSYSTEM (2020-2022), signifies…

• Dante Assoluto Festival in Rome's Basilica of Maxentius festival-fair

  From July 1-20, 2021, the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome will host the Dante Assoluto festival, commemorating the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's passing. This event,…

• Futuro Arcaico Fest: Bari's First Festival of Italian Folklore in Contemporary Art festival-fair

  The first edition of Futuro Arcaico Fest, a multidisciplinary festival dedicated to Italian folklore reinterpreted through contemporary art, runs until July 11 in Bari. Founded by…

• Genoa Celebrates Baudelaire's Bicentennial with Month-Long Art Events festival-fair

  Genoa is set to honor the 200th anniversary of poet Charles Baudelaire in June 2021, commencing on June 11 at the Corte Maggiore of Palazzo Ducale. The event will showcase…

• Santarcangelo 2050's Final Act: Futuro Fantastico Explores Symbiotic Coexistence festival-fair

  Running from July 8 to 18, 2021, the final edition of Santarcangelo 2050, named Futuro Fantastico, takes place in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy. Under the direction of Enrico…

• Esplorazioni Contemporanee Summer Edition: festival di improvvisazione a Gavi festival-fair

  A Gavi, in provincia di Alessandria, dal 25 al 27 giugno 2021 si terrà Esplorazioni Contemporanee Summer Edition, un festival di tre giorni dedicato all'improvvisazione che unisce…

• Online Festivals Showcase Arab Women's Cinema, Music Documentaries, and LGBTQ+ Films festival-fair

  The Arab Women's Cinema Showcase, running until June 27, highlights weekly films created by female directors from Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, and other countries. This…

• Estate Romana 2021: Rome's Summer Arts Program Extended into Autumn festival-fair

  The 2021 Estate Romana cultural season was inaugurated by Rome's municipal authorities, with Mayor Virginia Raggi and Culture Councillor Lorenza Fruci at the helm. This season,…

• Paris Gallery Weekend 2021 Draws Record Attendance and Sales festival-fair

  From June 3 to 6, 2021, the eighth Paris Gallery Weekend showcased 128 galleries—more than twice the number from the previous year—and included 138 exhibitions, comprising 95 solo…

• Super Walls 2021: Street Art Biennale in Padova Explores Post-Pandemic Rebirth festival-fair

  From June 5 to 20, 2021, Padova and eight surrounding towns will host the second edition of Super Walls, transforming the area into an open-air art exhibition. Curated by Carlo…

• Cannes 2021 Lineup: 61 Films, Nanni Moretti, Jodie Foster Honor festival-fair

  The 74th Cannes Film Festival will take place from July 6 to 17, 2021, after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. President Pierre Lescure and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux…

• MINIARTEXTIL: 30th edition of textile art festival in Como festival-fair

  The 30th edition of MINIARTEXTIL, a festival dedicated to fiber art, returns to Como after skipping a year due to the pandemic, running until July 18, 2021. The event debuts at…

• Hypermaremma Festival Returns for Third Edition with Site-Specific Works Across Tuscany festival-fair

  The contemporary art festival Hypermaremma, now in its third edition, commenced in Tuscany with Mandalaki's LED artwork titled 'Hymn to the Sun' showcased at Torre di…

• Joey L. on photographing Kurdistan's guerrilla fighters and cultural revival festival-fair

  Canadian photographer Joey L., represented by agency Sudest57, will present his project 'Guerrilla Fighters of Kurdistan' at the Festival Grenze in Verona this September. The…

• Mostra Ecofalante 2021 Offers Free Environmental Films and Debates on Amazon Issues festival-fair

  The 2021 Mostra Ecofalante runs from June 2 to 9, offering 16 films and two series for free online during Brazil's National Environment Week. The festival highlights the world…

• Stefano Boeri unveils 'Supersalone' phygital format for Salone del Mobile 2021 festival-fair

  In September 2021, Stefano Boeri took over as curator of the Salone del Mobile following Claudio Luti's departure, unveiling 'Supersalone,' a unique blend of physical and digital…

• 22nd Bienal de Arte Paiz in Guatemala Focuses on Indigenous Rights and Migration festival-fair

  The 22nd Bienal de Arte Paiz, named 'Perdidos. No meio. Juntos' (Lost. In the middle. Together), wrapped up on June 6 in Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala. Curators Alexia Tala…

• Venice Architecture Biennale 2021 Opens Amid Pandemic, Criticized for Lack of Coherence festival-fair

  The 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, curated by Hashim Sarkis under the title "How Will We Live Together?," opened on May 19–21, 2021, after a one-year delay due to the COVID-19…

• 34th São Paulo Biennial Announces Full Artist List for 'Faz Escuro mas eu canto' festival-fair

  The 34th edition of the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo, titled 'Faz Escuro mas eu canto', will showcase 91 artists from 39 nations. This event is set to begin in February 2020 and…

• Alain Kirili Remembered by Artists and Critics at Annual Festival festival-fair

  The 24th annual festival honoring sculptor Alain Kirili is set to begin on June 11. This year, 21 artists, critics, and associates, including editor David Cohen, will participate…

• TEFAF Maastricht Postponed to 2022, Online Edition Set for September 2021 festival-fair

  TEFAF Maastricht has postponed its in-person edition from September 2021 to March 2022, coinciding with the fair's 35th anniversary. The decision, announced by TEFAF President…

• ARF! KIDS: Rome's Comic Festival Returns with Family-Focused Events festival-fair

  After a year of virtual events, the ARF! Festival del Fumetto di Roma is excited to launch ARF! KIDS. This live, three-day festival for families will take place at Città…

• Art City Bologna 2021: A First-Person Account of Exhibitions and Atmosphere festival-fair

  Artist g. olmo stuppia shares his experiences from Art City Bologna 2021, where he arrived on a lively summer evening. At Pizzeria La Verace, he encounters curator Caterina…

• Venice Design Biennial 2021 Explores Design as Self-Portrait festival-fair

  The third edition of the Venice Design Biennial, curated by Luca Berta and Francesca Giubilei, runs from May 20 to June 27, 2021, across multiple venues in Venice, coinciding with…

• Venice Architecture Biennale 2021: Full Event Guide festival-fair

  The 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, the first major biennial after the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place from May 19 to 23, 2021. It features a rich calendar of exhibitions…

• Unauthorized Performances Take Over Rome's Public Spaces festival-fair

  In Rome, a collection of unapproved performances known as 'Iniziative di II' is taking back public areas, drawing inspiration from the anti-bourgeois and anarchic themes of late…

• Artecinema Celebrates Joseph Beuys Centenary with Free Streaming Film Series festival-fair

  A free online film series highlighting Joseph Beuys is accessible at online.artecinema.com until May 16, organized by Artecinema. The series, curated by Laura Trisorio, is a…