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• Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Hint at New Fugees Album After 30 Years festival-fair

  During a BBC News interview prior to their concert in Milton Keynes on Friday, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean alluded to the possibility of a new Fugees album. Their previous album,…

• Aspen Art Week 2026: Record Sales, AIR Festival, and ArtCrush Gala festival-fair

  In late July 2026, Aspen's art scene was vibrant with significant events such as the Aspen Art Museum's AIR festival and ArtCrush gala, along with the Intersect Aspen Art + Design…

• Classic Racing Liveries at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed festival-fair

  During the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from July 15 to 18, 2027, in the Cathedral Paddock, photographer Guy Bird highlighted the liveries of historic racing…

• August Design Calendar: From World Design Capital Frankfurt to David Hockney's Moon Paintings festival-fair

  In August 2026, various architecture and design events will take place worldwide. Frankfurt, Germany, kicks off its World Design Capital 2026, themed 'Design for democracy.…

• ICP PhotoSLAM Returns with Summer in NYC Theme festival-fair

  The International Center of Photography (ICP) is hosting the next installment of its ICP PhotoSLAM series, an open-mic event where photographers, community members, and audience…

• Lauryn Hill Curates Lauren Halsey Commission on Piccadilly Lights for Diaspora Calling! U.K. Debut festival-fair

  On August 5th, London’s famous Piccadilly Circus displayed an animated short by Lauren Halsey for just one night. This special presentation was curated by the talented Ms. Lauryn…

• Tribeca Film Festival Premieres Airport BLVD and House of Criticism festival-fair

  At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, two world premieres explored the built environment and art criticism. Alejandro Hendricks' Airport BLVD examines gentrification in Austin,…

• Isabella Rossellini Honored at Locarno Film Festival, Jokes About Red Carpet Dilemma festival-fair

  The 79th Locarno Film Festival opened yesterday in Locarno, Switzerland, with a ceremony honoring Italian actress Isabella Rossellini. Rossellini, known for her roles in films…

• Benin's Festival of Masks and Museum Reimagining: A New Vision of Heritage festival-fair

  Benin is taking a new approach to its cultural heritage with the Festival of Masks, which includes investments in museums and the return of stolen royal treasures. This event,…

• Sā Ladakh Biennale: World's Highest Art Biennale Debuts in Indian Himalayas festival-fair

  Scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10, 2026, the first Sā Ladakh Biennale, which derives its name from the Ladakhi term for 'soil', will be hosted at eight locations along…

• Caterina Barbieri and Christian Marclay Open Romaeuropa Festival 2026 festival-fair

  On September 9, 2026, the 41st Romaeuropa Festival will commence at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, showcasing a concert by electronic composer Caterina Barbieri alongside…

• MIRA 2026 completa su cartel con Arca y 27 propuestas en Barcelona festival-fair

  El Festival MIRA ha revelado su programación completa para su decimoquinta edición, que tendrá lugar en Fira Montjuïc, Barcelona, los días 6 y 7 de noviembre de 2026. La inclusión…

• Daniel Hope to Lead Menuhin Festival Gstaad into New Era festival-fair

  The Menuhin Festival Gstaad, one of Switzerland's most prestigious classical music festivals, is undergoing a leadership transition. After two decades under the direction of…

• Copenhagen Fashion Week Turns 20: 20 Scandinavian Brands to Watch festival-fair

  Copenhagen Fashion Week celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of Scandinavian creativity and sustainability. The event has grown into a global platform for…

• Arles' Top 5 Spots to Explore During the Rencontres de la Photographie festival-fair

  During the Rencontres d'Arles, visitors can explore a curated list of five notable addresses in Arles, France, offering respite between exhibitions. The list includes Vague, a…

• Yurika Takemura's Walkable Steel Net Wins Special Prize at Festival des Architectures Vives 2026 festival-fair

  Yurika Takemura, a Japanese architect and the founder of Yurica Design & Architecture, designed 'Liminality in Motion – As Boundaries Begin to Move' for the 2026 Festival des…

• Demmin's '100-Tage-Sommer' Festival Draws 700 in Defiance of Far-Right Presence festival-fair

  On a summer night in Demmin, a town often associated with far-right marches, the rap collective Hinterlandgang organized the '100-Tage-Sommer' festival at the Waldbühne, drawing…

• Aspen AIR Festival 2026: Art, Audience Participation, and Self-Exposure in the Mountains festival-fair

  The AIR festival of 2026, organized by the Aspen Art Museum, occurred from June 11-15, 2026, centered around the theme 'Figures in a Landscape.' This event showcased a variety of…

• Daniel Arsham to Direct Whiskey-Inspired Performances at Frieze Seoul 2026 festival-fair

  Daniel Arsham, an artist, has collaborated with The Balvenie, a Scottish distillery, to launch a whiskey collection named “Dawn of Our Spirit,” set to premiere on September 1st in…

• Demi Festival Celebrates 10 Years of French Rap with Free Concert in Sète festival-fair

  The Demi Festival, dedicated to French rap, marks its tenth anniversary with a free concert in Sète, scheduled from August 5 to 9. The event was founded by rapper Demi Portion,…

• Kyōto YouMe Triennale 2026 to Debut in October with Global Art, Design, and Craft Focus festival-fair

  The first Kyōto YouMe Triennale, known as the Manifesto Edition, is set to take place from October 9 to 18, 2026, in Kioto, Japan, at Shōsei-en Garden and other locations. This…

• August 2026 Art Calendar: Opie, Atkins, Panafrica, and More festival-fair

  In August 2026, several significant art events are set to take place. Catherine Opie's exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh will run from 8 August to 1 November.…

• Bolzano Danza 2026: A Report on the Festival's 2026 Edition festival-fair

  From July 16 to 31, 2026, Bolzano Danza showcased performances at Teatro Comunale and other locations, curated by Anouk Aspisi and Olivier Dubois under the theme…

• Art Week NYC Announces Inaugural Gallery Lineup; Onassis ONX Relay, Bronx Museum Public Programs, and More festival-fair

  Art Week NYC is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 14, featuring contributions from over 76 galleries across various neighborhoods including Chelsea and Tribeca. Notable…

• BlackStar Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years with 91 Films from Over 30 Countries festival-fair

  The BlackStar Film Festival is marking its 15th year from August 6 to 9, featuring 91 films from more than 30 countries. Nehad Khader, the festival’s director, shares how it…

• Kampnagel Sommerfestival 2026: „hope!“ als Motto und Aufforderung zum Handeln festival-fair

  The 2026 International Summer Festival kicks off today at Kampnagel in Hamburg, themed "hope!" This initiative encourages active engagement amid the deluge of negative news often…

• PhEST 2026 in Monopoli Explores 'What If?' with Photography and Art festival-fair

  The 11th edition of the PhEST – International Festival of Photography and Art is set to take place in Monopoli, Italy, from August 7 to November 1, 2026, themed 'What If?'.…

• Santarcangelo 2026: Final Edition Under Tomasz Kirenczuk Explores 'Deep Pressures' festival-fair

  The 2026 Santarcangelo Festival in Santarcangelo di Romagna has wrapped up, marking the end of Tomasz Kirenczuk's tenure as artistic director, which began in 2021. Under the theme…

• Locarno Film Festival 2026: Stars and Newcomers Vie for Golden Leopard festival-fair

  The 79th Locarno Film Festival, held from August 5 to 15 in Locarno, Switzerland, opened with a parade of cinema stars and emerging talents competing for the Golden Leopard. The…

• Paolina Russo Presents Spring 2027 Collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week festival-fair

  Paolina Russo presented its Spring 2027 collection during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The showcase is part of the brand's ongoing participation in the Copenhagen fashion calendar,…

• Aspen Art Museum's 2026 ArtCrush Gala Raises $4M, Honors Adrián Villar Rojas festival-fair

  The Aspen Art Museum hosted its 21st annual ArtCrush gala at Buttermilk Mountain, honoring Argentine artist Adrián Villar Rojas and his exhibition 'First Gods, Lost Animals,'…

• V&A East's Sounds & Stories Showcase Celebrates Black British Music with Free Festival Event festival-fair

  On Saturday, August 22, 2026, V&A East will present 'Sounds & Stories,' a complimentary event highlighting Black British music and culture, as part of The Music is Black Festival…

• Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach Returns with Juried Show of 120 Local Artists festival-fair

  The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California, is back for its annual celebration, taking place from July 7 to September 3, 2026. This year, a jury has selected 120 local…

• Banyan Dance Festival to Debut in West Palm Beach with Elite Training and Performances festival-fair

  The Banyan Dance Festival is set to take place from August 3-8, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Co-founded by choreographers Ericka Squire and Branndi Lewis, the festival will…

• Rihanna's Dazzling Return to Barbados Carnival in Custom Lauren Austin Design festival-fair

  Rihanna made a dazzling comeback to the Grand Kadooment Day celebrations in Barbados, which signifies the conclusion of the Crop Over festival honoring the island's sugar cane…

• Ateliers A+ Wins Public Prize at Festival des Architectures Vives with Panache de Lumière festival-fair

  Ateliers A+ has been awarded the Public Prize at the 2026 Festival des Architectures Vives for their installation Panache de Lumière, displayed in the hidden Cour de la Petite…

• Diner en Blanc 2026: LA Returns with Parisian Theme and Masquerade festival-fair

  Diner en Blanc, the worldwide pop-up dining event characterized by an all-white attire requirement, is set to embrace a turn-of-the-century Paris theme in 2026, named 'Une Soirée…

• Inside Out: Echoes Celebrates Japanese Women in London's Soho Photography Quarter festival-fair

  On Saturday, August 8, from 1 PM to 5 PM, The Photographers' Gallery will host a complimentary outdoor event titled 'Inside Out: Echoes' in London's Soho Photography Quarter. This…

• Aspesi Readings: Fashion Brand's Literary Circle Heads to Capalbio Libri 2026 festival-fair

  Aspesi, the Italian fashion label, has introduced Aspesi Readings, a literary initiative overseen by Gianluigi Ricuperati aimed at fostering reading as a communal activity.…

• DEAS Cyber+ Supports Forme nel Verde 2026: Stefania Ranzato on Art, Talent, and Corporate Responsibility festival-fair

  DEAS Cyber+, an Italian cybersecurity company, is supporting the 55th edition of Forme nel Verde, an art exhibition in San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy, running until November 1, 2026.…