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• Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Show Contrasting Couple Style at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  On September 5, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse made their debut on the red carpet for 2026, showcasing their distinct couple…

• DC Open 2026: Cologne and Düsseldorf Galleries Reshuffle, New Spaces and Double Shows festival-fair

  The Rhineland art scene was highlighted during the DC Open art weekend in Cologne and Düsseldorf, where galleries unveiled new venues and showcased artists in pairs. In Cologne,…

• Queer Edward II Documentary Premieres in Venice, Honoring Derek Jarman festival-fair

  Theo Rollason's documentary 'Queer Edward II' made its debut at the Venice Film Festival, showcased out of competition. This film pays tribute to Derek Jarman (1942-1994), a…

• Miu Miu's Fondazione Prada Dinner Draws Venice Film Festival A-Listers festival-fair

  On September 5, 2026, Miu Miu organized its yearly Fondazione Prada dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina in Venice, Italy, coinciding with the 83rd Venice International Film…

• Berlin Art Week Featured: Project Spaces and Free Scene Take Center Stage festival-fair

  Berlin Art Week transforms the city into an expansive open-air museum, highlighting project spaces and the independent art scene. On Adalbertstraße, Wolfgang Tillmans' venue…

• Gallagher Brothers, Moretti, and Pattinson at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, on Saturday, September 6, notable arrivals included Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, who presented their documentary 'Don't Look Back in…

• Gribouillis! Festival in Bordeaux Celebrates Independent Comics with 70 Authors festival-fair

  The Gribouillis! festival in Bordeaux, dedicated to independent comics and children's books, returns for its sixth edition from September 10 to 13, 2026. The event features a book…

• Venice Biennale 83: The Great Leap Backward festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Biennale, running from 2026, has been criticized for a malfunctioning mechanism, not the ticketing system but the so-called 'Barbera Line'—a virtuous compromise…

• September 2026 Art and Culture Events Across France and Switzerland festival-fair

  According to Beaux Arts magazine, September 2026 will be rich in cultural happenings across France and Switzerland. The European Heritage Days, scheduled for September 19-20, will…

• Nanni Moretti Returns to Venice Competition After 37 Years festival-fair

  Nanni Moretti's latest film, 'Succederà questa notte', premieres in competition at the Venice Film Festival, marking his first appearance there since 1989. The film, based on…

• Cartier Cinema Club Debuts at Venice Film Festival with Star-Studded Celebration festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival on Friday night, Cartier marked its fifth anniversary as the primary sponsor by hosting a party at the Gritti Palace to unveil the Cartier Cinema Club.…

• San Anto Zine Fest Returns as Biennial Event with 80 Publishers festival-fair

  The San Anto Zine Fest will return on September 19 at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, marking its evolution into a biennial event starting in 2024. Originally…

• BIANCOSCURO Art Gallery Announces Participation in Art Monaco 2026 festival-fair

  The BIANCOSCURO Art Gallery is set to showcase its curated selection at Art Monaco, taking place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Espace Fontvieille. Organized by Art3f, this…

• Venice Film Festival: Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy' Praised, Malkovich in McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the competition lineup is in full swing. Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' received a triumphant reception, with John Malkovich delivering a…

• Kim Gordon and Suzanne Lindon Star in Claire Denis's Miu Miu Short 'Avec Kim' festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival, Miu Miu Women's Tales premiered 'Avec Kim', a short film directed by Claire Denis, starring musician Kim Gordon and actor-director Suzanne Lindon. The…

• Tempo Nok Mural in Calais's Fort Nieulay Tells Neighbourhood Stories festival-fair

  As part of the 2026 Calais Street Art Festival, French artist Tempo Nok has finished a spray-paint mural in the Fort Nieulay area of Calais. This artwork, located at 118 rue de…

• At Visa pour l'Image, photojournalists describe constant threat of killer drones festival-fair

  At the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, photojournalists are speaking out about the unprecedented dangers posed by killer drones in conflict zones.…

• Drawn to Risk: Radical Performance at Fondazione Dalle Nogare for Transart 2026 festival-fair

  On September 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Fondazione Antonio Dalle Nogare in Bolzano, located at Via Rafenstein 19, will host a performative morning titled 'Drawn to Risk – Casa…

• Mariacarla Boscono Wears Chanel's Newspaper-Print Dress at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Italian supermodel Mariacarla Boscono walked the red carpet on September 3 for the premiere of Martin McDonagh's film *Wild Horse Nine*, wearing…

• Cédric Kahn's '15/18. A Place to Heal' Premieres at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  Cédric Kahn's twelfth film, '15/18. A Place to Heal', made its debut at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. To prepare, Kahn spent three weeks in a psychiatric unit for adolescents in…

• Amsterdam Fashion Week 2026 Turns the City into a Stage for Design and Performance festival-fair

  From September 1 to 5, 2026, Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) showcased more than 40 events and shows throughout the city. This year's program featured both rising and established…

• Venezia 83: The Secret Party Calendar from Variety to Dardust festival-fair

  Scheduled from September 2 to 12, 2026, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will feature a series of accompanying parties. On September 1, the Variety party will take…

• Venezia Film Festival: Tsukamoto's War Drama and Kahn's Youth Ward Film Premiere festival-fair

  At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, two competition films were presented on Friday: '15/18 (A Place To Heal)' by Cédric Kahn and 'Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?' by…

• Parcours des mondes 2026: African Art Takes Center Stage in Paris festival-fair

  The 25th edition of Parcours des mondes, an international fair dedicated to tribal and non-Western art, is set to take place in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6e, from September 8…

• UK Entertainment Guide: Bayeux Tapestry Returns, Nish Kumar Tours, and More festival-fair

  The Guardian's weekly entertainment roundup showcases cultural happenings across the UK, with an emphasis on visual arts. Notably, the Bayeux Tapestry will make its inaugural…

• Expo Mueble Internacional 2026: Tendencias y Diseño para la Industria del Mueble festival-fair

  The 35th edition of Expo Mueble Internacional took place at Expo Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 19 to 22, 2026, covering more than 72,000 square meters and attracting…

• Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2026: 10 Lessons from Lisbon festival-fair

  The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted the conclusion of the 2026 Monocle Quality of Life Conference. Among the speakers was artist Joana Astolfi, who…

• DC Open 2026: 50 Galleries Open Across Düsseldorf and Cologne festival-fair

  The DC Open art weekend, running from September 4-6, 2026, opens the autumn season in Düsseldorf and Cologne, Germany. Now in its 18th year, the event coordinates 50 private…

• Anacapri's Festival del Paesaggio Celebrates 10 Years with 'The Observer' festival-fair

  The Festival del Paesaggio in Anacapri, Italy, celebrates its tenth anniversary from September 6 to November 8, 2026, at Villa San Michele. Established in 2016 by curators Arianna…

• Coruña Arte Aberta: New Contemporary Art Festival Debuts in A Coruña festival-fair

  From September 17 to 20, A Coruña will kick off its inaugural Coruña Arte Aberta (CAbe), bringing together museums, galleries, and alternative venues to mark the start of the…

• La città dei vivi: Film on Luca Varani's Murder Avoids Showing Violence festival-fair

  At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Edoardo Gabbriellini presented 'La città dei vivi' in the Orizzonti section. The film, freely inspired by Nicola Lagioia's book of…

• Bonifacio Biennale De Renava Explores the Meaning of Celebration festival-fair

  The De Renava contemporary art biennale is taking place in Bonifacio, Corsica, with multiple exhibitions spread across the island, from Corte to Morsiglia. The event is anchored…

• Open-Air Cinema Nights at Les Invalides festival-fair

  The Military Governor of Paris is hosting three open-air cinema evenings in the Cour du Dôme of Les Invalides, starting September 5. The screenings take place at night in the…

• Frieze Seoul 2026: Young Collectors Reshape Asian Art Market festival-fair

  A transformation is underway in the Asian art market, as affluent young buyers emerge alongside Generation X collectors. Under the leadership of Minju Kweon, Frieze Seoul notes…

• Supercondominio8: European Independent Spaces Gather in Piedmont to Rethink Exhibition-Making festival-fair

  The upcoming eighth edition of Supercondominio8, named 'Il Bene Comune', is set to take place on September 5-6, 2026, in Dogliani and Bene Vagienna, located in Cuneo, Piedmont.…

• Detroit Month of Design 2026: The Design Scene Nobody's Talking About festival-fair

  Detroit Month of Design will celebrate its 16th year in September 2026, featuring a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses art, craft, architecture, and industrial design.…

• William Shatner's Heavy Metal Band to Debut at Riot Fest festival-fair

  At 95, William Shatner is venturing into heavy metal. The actor, known for Star Trek and his trip to space, will debut his new band, The *uckers, at Riot Fest in Chicago on…

• 83rd Venice Film Festival: Major Studios Absent, Danny Boyle, Kore-eda, Nanni Moretti in Competition festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival, scheduled for September 2-12, will proceed without films from major Hollywood studios, continuing a trend seen at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.…

• Desmond Tutu Documentary 'The Foolishness of God' Opens FIFDA in Paris festival-fair

  The 16th Festival International de Films de la Diaspora Africaine (FIFDA) in Paris opened on September 4, 2026, with the European premiere of 'The Foolishness of God – A…

• London's Autumn 2026 Art Fair Season: A Comprehensive Guide festival-fair

  Artlyst has released a comprehensive guide detailing the art fair season in London for Autumn 2026, spanning from late September to early November. Kicking off the events is the…