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• Taranto's Urban Rebirth: Official Photographer on Mediterranean Games 2026 Legacy festival-fair

  The 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, have triggered a major urban transformation, blending temporary scenography with lasting infrastructure upgrades. Architect and…

• Kitchen Conversations Ep. 79: Inside filmPOLSKA with Director Bartek Tesarz festival-fair

  The 21st edition of filmPOLSKA, the largest festival of Polish cinema outside Poland, will take place from September 9 to 16 in cinemas across Berlin and Potsdam. In a new episode…

• David Guttenfelder Documents ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis at Visa pour l'image festival-fair

  At the Visa pour l'image festival in Perpignan, France, running until September 13, photojournalist David Guttenfelder presents his documentation of the mass protests in…

• Ten Innovative Designs by New Designers to Debut at London Design Festival festival-fair

  From September 15 to 17, 2026, New Designers Selects (ND Selects) will showcase ten cutting-edge designs at Kachette, located at 347 Old Street, during the London Design Festival.…

• BFI London Film Festival 2026: 70th Edition Unveils Full Programme festival-fair

  The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is set to showcase an unprecedented 251 films hailing from 88 nations, taking place from October 7 to 18, 2026. Each film…

• Malta Biennale 2028 Seeks Artistic Director festival-fair

  The Fondazzjoni għall-Malta Biennale has issued a global invitation for an Artistic Director for its third edition, scheduled to take place from March to May 2028 across Malta and…

• Italian Cultural Festivals Guide for Early September 2026: Transart, Romaeuropa, and More festival-fair

  In early September 2026, Italy will host a variety of cultural festivals. The Romaeuropa Festival in Rome runs from September 8 to November 15, starting with choreography by Sofia…

• Venezia 83: Gaza, Russia, and Artistic Freedom Tensions Mark the Lido festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is taking place from September 2 to 12, set against the backdrop of political strife stemming from the Gaza conflict and the ongoing…

• Chemnitz's Tanz Moderne Tanz Festival Bridges Industrial City and International Avant-Garde festival-fair

  The Tanz | Moderne | Tanz festival in Chemnitz, Germany, founded in 2015 by Sabrina Sadowska, ballet director at the local theater, has gained national attention since Chemnitz…

• Autumn 2026 Antiques and Fine Art Fair Calendar Announced festival-fair

  The international fair calendar for autumn 2026 highlights significant exhibitions of ancient art, antiques, and decorative arts throughout Europe. In Florence, Italy, the BIAF –…

• Venice Film Festival 2026: 83rd Edition Opens with Danny Boyle's 'Ink', George Clooney to Receive Golden Lion festival-fair

  Kicking off on Wednesday evening, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will continue until Saturday, September 12. A total of 21 films are vying for the prestigious Golden…

• Vulcana Festival on Stromboli Explores Sublimation, Data, and Magic Thought festival-fair

  In July 2026, the second installment of Vulcana, an art festival organized by Nicolò Gravina and Cornelia Mattiacci, unfolded on Stromboli in the Aeolian archipelago. Centered…

• Venice Film Festival's Logic of the Premiere: A Defense of Shared Attention festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival commenced at the Lido with the world premiere of 'Ink,' directed by Danny Boyle and based on the original stage play. Running until September 12,…

• 83rd Venice Film Festival Opens on the Lido festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice International Film Festival officially began with its opening ceremony on the Lido, transforming the island into a global hub for cinema. The event, running for…

• Jeks Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  American urban artist Jeks has created a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event in Southend-on-Sea, UK. Jeks, originally from North Carolina, is known for his…

• Mainz Intercultural Week 2020: A Stand Against Right-Wing Extremism festival-fair

  The Intercultural Week (IKW) in Mainz, Germany, running from September 11 to 20, 2020, is being presented as a direct response to the recent electoral gains of the far-right AfD…

• Geneva Watch Days 2026: Seven Notable Releases from Independent and Major Brands festival-fair

  Scheduled for 2-6 September 2026, Geneva Watch Days will showcase an unprecedented 71 brands, an increase from last year's 70. Established in 2020 as a decentralized gathering,…

• SWR3 New Pop Festival 2024: Holly Humberstone, Clueso and More in Baden-Baden festival-fair

  The SWR3 New Pop Festival is set to take place from September 17 to 19 in Baden-Baden, Germany. The festival will feature a lineup of established and rising pop stars, including…

• Theaternacht Hamburg 2026: A City Celebrates Theater festival-fair

  On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Hamburg's theaters will jointly open their doors for the annual Theaternacht, a city-wide event that marks the beginning of the theater season. For…

• Bienal Climática de Avilés cierra tras 100 días de actividades festival-fair

  La Bienal Climática, titulada 'Ensayar lo Inesperado', concluye en Avilés después de 100 días de actividades culturales centradas en el clima y la transformación. El verano de…

• Beethovenfest Bonn Returns to Renovated Beethovenhalle for 2023 Edition festival-fair

  The Beethovenfest Bonn, one of Germany's most prestigious classical music festivals, has returned to its historic home, the Beethovenhalle, after a decade-long renovation. Running…

• Sydney Contemporary 10th Edition: 100+ Galleries, 500+ Artists, 15 Projects festival-fair

  From September 3 to 6, Sydney Contemporary will celebrate its tenth anniversary at Carriageworks, featuring over 100 galleries and more than 500 artists from 33 different…

• Cinemarcord 2026: Bergamo's Daste Hosts 7th Edition Celebrating Film Material Culture festival-fair

  The seventh installment of Cinemarcord, Italy's premier convention dedicated to the material culture of cinema, is set for September 12-13, 2026, at Daste in Bergamo. This event…

• Medellín Design Fair 2026: Colombia as a Hub for Design, Knowledge, and Connection festival-fair

  The 13th La Feria De Diseño Medellín, supported by imm cologne, is scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2026, at Plaza Mayor Medellín. This event seeks to position Colombia and…

• Lucerne Festival: Breaking Convention or Not? festival-fair

  The Lucerne Festival, a prominent classical music festival in Switzerland, is the subject of a critical review in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. The article questions whether the…

• Suzie Miller's 'Strong is the New Pretty' Premieres at Brisbane Festival 2026 festival-fair

  The world premiere of Suzie Miller's new play 'Strong is the New Pretty' is running at Brisbane Festival 2026, celebrating women's football and the creation of the AFLW. Directed…

• Design Miami Seoul 2026 Returns to DDP with 'Resonance' Theme and Six Highlights festival-fair

  Design Miami Seoul is set to happen at Dongdaemun Design Plaza from August 31 to September 6, 2026, themed "Resonance." The Seoul Design Foundation and the Seoul Metropolitan…

• Scaf Paints Perspective-Driven Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  For the fifth edition of Southend City Jam, an annual street-art festival held in Southend-on-Sea, UK, French artist Scaf has unveiled a new mural. This artwork can be found at…

• Lonac's 'Playground' Mural at Festival Asalto's 20th Edition in Zaragoza festival-fair

  In September 2025, Croatian artist Lonac unveiled his mural titled 'Playground' in Zaragoza, Spain, during the 20th edition of Festival Asalto. This artwork was created on Calle…

• September 2026 Design Calendar: From Detroit to Paris, Key Architecture and Design Events festival-fair

  In September 2026, the design calendar re-emerges with significant events across Paris, Bologna, London, and North America. The Detroit Month of Design highlights 'Georgia…

• Navigating Art Fair Season: Expert Tips for Collectors and First-Timers festival-fair

  With the fall art fair season on the horizon, The Armory Show in New York set to commence on September 24, CULTURED magazine provides valuable insights for attendees. Paul Henkel…

• Fall 2026 Art Season Guide: Fairs, Museum Openings, and Auctions festival-fair

  The art season for fall 2026 is brimming with activities across five continents, running for 16 weeks from early September to early December. Kicking off the season is Frieze…

• Venice Film Festival 2026 Opens Amid Controversy Over Selection festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled from September 2 to 12, 2026, opens amid significant controversy. Criticisms include a weak American presence, a notable…

• Paris Family Art Guide: Fables, UFOs, Castles, Cabins, and Video Game Music festival-fair

  A roundup of family-friendly art events in Paris for the back-to-school season, published by Arts in the City. The Cité Immersive des Fables opens September 8, 2026, at 5 Rue de…

• Raymond Depardon's Unseen Works at Visa pour l'Image in Perpignan festival-fair

  The 38th edition of the International Festival of Photojournalism, Visa pour l'Image, is underway in Perpignan, France, until September 13. Amidst an art world transformed by…

• Venice Film Festival 2026: Herzog, McDonagh, and Controversy Over Male-Heavy Lineup festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival opens next week on the Lido, running from 2-12 September. The lineup has already sparked controversy due to its male-heavy competition slate, with…

• TerraTx Art Festival to Launch Permanent 22-Mile Public Art Trail in Frio Canyon festival-fair

  The first-ever TerraTx Art Festival is set to take place from September 25 to 27 in Frio Canyon, located in Texas Hill Country, featuring a 22-mile public art trail stretching…

• art3f 17th Edition: Redefining Contemporary Art Fairs with a Human Touch festival-fair

  The 17th edition of art3f, the International Contemporary Art Fair, is set to challenge traditional art market conventions by emphasizing a warm, human-centered approach.…

• Five French Festivals to Catch This Fall: Performance, Architecture, and Video Art festival-fair

  While France faces cancellations due to the summer heatwave, the cultural scene in autumn is vibrant with a variety of festivals. The ninth Échelle humaine performance art…

• Tuscan Design Double Bill: Outsiders Residency and Vestigia 2026 festival-fair

  Two concurrent design initiatives in Tuscany explore material research and the boundaries of collectible design. The Outsiders residency, a collaboration between Copenhagen's…