Festivals & Fairs

Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.

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Cannes 2019 opens amid Delon controversy and Jarmusch zombie comedy festival-fair
The 72nd Cannes Film Festival commenced on May 14, 2019, showcasing Jim Jarmusch's "The Dead Don't Die," starring Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton among others. Controversy arose…
Biennale Arte 2019 Launches Meetings on Art Program with Performances and Talks festival-fair
The 58th Venice Biennale, titled "May You Live In Interesting Times" and curated by Ralph Rugoff, has launched its Meetings on Art series of talks, performances, and debates.…
Art+b=love(?) Festival Returns to Ancona with Focus on Art, Science, and Innovation festival-fair
The third edition of the art+b=love(?) festival will take place from May 16 to 19 at La Mole in Ancona, Italy. Curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi and Federico Bomba, the event is…
Sky Arte Documentary Explores Festival Fotografia Europea's 14th Edition festival-fair
The 14th edition of Festival Fotografia Europea in Reggio Emilia, running until June 9, explores the theme "Legami. Intimità, relazioni, nuovi mondi" (Bonds. Intimacy,…
Art itinerary through Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia for Biennale visitors festival-fair
In Vicenza, the Fondazione Coppola, established in honor of collector Antonio Coppola, has opened its doors at the Torrione di Porta Castello, featuring a solo exhibition of Neo…
Asia Society Launches Triennial of Asia in New York for 2020 festival-fair
In spring 2020, Asia Society, a nonprofit educational organization established in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, will host the inaugural Triennial of Asia in New York. The…
360 Manifestos by NESXT Take Over Turin for Salone del Libro festival-fair
From May 9 to 13, the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, Italy's most important book fair, returns with an Off program involving libraries, museums, and cultural…
Four Must-See Performances at the 2019 Venice Biennale festival-fair
The 58th Venice Biennale, themed "May You Live in Interesting Times," features a strong performance program. Among the highlights are four works selected by Artribune. At the…
Fábio Baroli and Monica Piloni Open Solo Exhibitions at Zipper Galeria During Feira Parte festival-fair
At Zipper Galeria, Fábio Baroli and Monica Piloni have unveiled their solo exhibitions, aligning with Feira Parte de Arte Contemporânea. The gallery is simultaneously featuring…
Marbella Design Fair Returns for Second Edition in July 2019 festival-fair
The second edition of Marbella Design Fair will take place from July 4 to 15, 2019, at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos in Marbella, Spain. The fair, conceived as a sister event…
7 Must-See Events at the 2019 Venice Biennale festival-fair
A curated guide to seven off-site events during the 2019 Venice Biennale. At the Hilton Molino Stucky, Naby Byron's installation 'Play with us' features carousel horses and music…
Italian Galleries at Frieze New York 2019: Mixed Results and Strategic Choices festival-fair
During the seventh Frieze New York held on Randalls Island, a limited number of Italian galleries took part, with many opting for TEFAF Manhattan instead. Gallerists experienced…
LIFEWTR Fund and Sculpture Prize at Frieze New York 2019 festival-fair
At Frieze New York 2019, LIFEWTR, a purified water brand, launched several initiatives supporting emerging artists. The LIFEWTR Fund, established in 2017, facilitates acquisitions…
Tefaf New York 2019: Top 10 Stands Selected by Artribune festival-fair
During New York's Art Week, Tefaf New York 2019 at the Park Avenue Armory showcased a high-end fair with a focus on modern and contemporary art. The fair's opening preview…
Fotografia Europea 2019: 10 mostre da non perdere a Reggio Emilia festival-fair
Fotografia Europea, il festival di fotografia di Reggio Emilia, giunge alla sua XIV edizione con un programma ricco di mostre, eventi e produzioni originali. Il direttore…
Endecameron 2019: Artist Residency at Castello di Rocca Sinibalda festival-fair
The medieval Castello di Rocca Sinibalda, located in the Turano Valley 70 km from Rome, hosts the Endecameron artist residency from June 30 to July 6, 2019. The castle, built…
Frieze New York 2019: Sculpture Section Images Released festival-fair
Frieze Sculpture 2019, the outdoor sculpture section of Frieze New York, has released images of its featured works. The fair itself has been criticized for its remote location on…
Interplay Festival 2019: 23 Companies from 10 Nations in Turin festival-fair
The 19th edition of the Interplay festival takes place in Turin from May 21 to 31, 2019, featuring 23 dance companies from 10 countries. Curator Natalia Casorati highlights…
Pristina to Host Manifesta 14 in 2022 festival-fair
Manifesta, the itinerant European contemporary art biennial, will hold its 14th edition in Pristina, Kosovo, in 2022. The announcement was made at a press conference in Pristina…
34th São Paulo Biennial Expands Citywide Network for 2020 Edition festival-fair
On April 2, it was revealed that the 34th São Paulo Biennial, under the curation of Jacopo Crivelli Visconti, will initiate a network of partner institutions throughout the city…
The Phair: New Photography Fair Launches in Turin with 15-Minute Web TV Talks festival-fair
The Phair, a new boutique photography fair in Turin, opened at the former Borsa Valori on via San Francesco da Paola, launching the city's first photo week. Conceived by Roberto…
BienNoLo: Milan's First Neighborhood Biennial Opens in Ex-Panettone Factory festival-fair
The first BienNoLo art event is set to take place in Milan's NoLo district from May 17 to 26, 2019, at the former Laboratorio Panettoni Giovanni Cova. Organized by ArtCityLab,…
Frieze New York 2019: Mixed Results but Notable Stands festival-fair
Frieze New York returned for its seventh edition, with a new section at Rockefeller Center (Frieze Sculpture) and curated sections focusing on Latinx, African American, and…
Torino's Photo Week Launches with Fo.To, The Phair, and TAG festival-fair
Torino inaugurates a spring photography season with the second edition of Fo.To – Fotografi a Torino (May 3–June 16, 2019) and the debut of The Phair, a new fair dedicated to…
Clarissa Tossin featured at Art Basel Hong Kong amid regionalization focus festival-fair
Clarissa Tossin is being highlighted at Art Basel Hong Kong. The event is part of Art Basel's regionalization strategy. The Brazilian artist's participation underscores the fair's…
Santarcangelo Festival 2019: Slow and Gentle final edition under Neklyaeva and Gilardino festival-fair
The 49th Santarcangelo Festival, running July 5–14, 2019, is titled 'Slow and Gentle' and marks the final edition under artistic directors Eva Neklyaeva and Lisa Gilardino. The…
Art Brussels 2019: Top 10 Stands at the 37th Edition festival-fair
The 37th edition of Art Brussels has opened at Tour & Taxis, featuring 156 galleries with a balanced mix of established and emerging artists. The fair includes sections like SOLO…
6 Cultural Itineraries for Italy's April 25 Long Weekend festival-fair
During the long weekend of April 25, Italy is set to host a variety of cultural activities. The inaugural Linea Festival will take place in Ruvo di Puglia from April 25-27 at the…
Napoli COMICON 2019: mostre, ospiti e novità della fiera del fumetto festival-fair
La ventunesima edizione del Napoli COMICON si svolgerà dal 25 aprile presso la Mostra d’Oltremare di Napoli. Questo festival, che in origine era focalizzato sul fumetto, ha…
34th Lovers Film Festival in Turin: 102 Films, Alba Rohrwacher as Godmother festival-fair
The 34th Lovers Film Festival, Italy's LGBTQI film festival, runs from April 24 to 28, 2019, in Turin at Cinema Massimo. Directed by Irene Dionisio with artistic consultancy by…
Martha Graham Dance Company to Perform in Florence and Ravenna festival-fair
The Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest American dance company, will perform in Italy this June. After concluding its latest season at the Joyce Theater in New York's Chelsea,…
FOG Triennale Milano Performing Arts 2019: A Mid-Festival Report festival-fair
The first half of FOG Triennale Milano Performing Arts has concluded, with the festival running until June 5. The program showcases a wide range of performing arts, from emerging…
Art Basel to Mark 50th Anniversary with Intercontinental Curatorial Project in 2020 festival-fair
Art Basel will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a tri-city curatorial project spanning Basel, Miami Beach, and Hong Kong. The initiative, announced after the seventh…
Magic Carpets 2019: Flowing Cities in Rome's Corviale and Laurentino 38 festival-fair
The second edition of Magic Carpets, a network of international exhibitions and residencies co-funded by Creative Europe Large Scale Programme, focuses on Rome's suburban housing…
Daniel Birnbaum Curates VR/AR Section at Frieze New York festival-fair
Former Moderna Museet director Daniel Birnbaum, who left the museum world to lead Acute Art, curates 'Electric,' a virtual and augmented reality section at Frieze New York (May…
Manif d'art 9: Québec City Biennial Emphasizes Indigenous Art and Community Amid Extreme Cold festival-fair
From February 16 to April 21, 2019, Québec City hosted the ninth iteration of the Québec City Biennial, known as Manif d'art 9. The event, curated by Jonathan Watkins and themed…
artmonte-carlo 2019: new galleries, PAD Monaco, and sculpture focus festival-fair
Artmonte-carlo's fourth edition is scheduled for April 26 to 28, 2019, at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum. Directed by Thomas Hug, this fair originated in 2016 as a spin-off of artgenève,…
AIPAD Photography Show 2019 Closes in New York with Works from 11 Countries festival-fair
The AIPAD Photography Show 2019 concluded at Pier 94 in New York, featuring galleries from over 11 countries and 41 cities worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Canada, and South…
Peter Greenaway documentary premieres at Biografilm Festival festival-fair
Saskia Boddeke directs a documentary about her husband Peter Greenaway, titled L'alfabeto di Peter Greenaway, which premiered in Italy at the Biografilm Festival in Bologna. The…
Inda's 2019 Season at Syracuse Greek Theatre Features All-Female Leads festival-fair
The Istituto Nazionale del Dramma Antico (Inda) has announced its 2019 season at the Teatro Greco di Siracusa, featuring three classical plays with exclusively female…

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