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• Icíar Bollaín to Receive Palmera de Honor at 41st Mostra de València festival-fair

  The 41st Mostra de València-Cinema del Mediterrani will present the Palmera de Honor to filmmaker Icíar Bollaín during the closing gala on 14 November. Running from 3 to 15…

• Paris Art Week 2026: « Off » Fairs Bet on Niche Markets festival-fair

  Jean-Christophe Castelain's article in Le Journal des Arts examines how the « off » fairs of Paris Art Week 2026 are positioning themselves around niche markets. Published on 15…

• Kristell Chadé Outlines Frieze's Multipolar Strategy Ahead of Abu Dhabi Launch festival-fair

  Kristell Chadé has been at the helm of Frieze's international art fairs since 2021, collaborating with CEO Simon Fox and Ari Emanuel, who acquired Frieze from Endeavor in May 2025…

• Art Basel Paris Returns for Fifth Edition with 200+ Galleries from 40 Countries festival-fair

  Art Basel Paris is preparing for its fifth edition, assembling more than 200 galleries representing some forty countries and territories. As the fair approaches, dealers are…

• EDIT Napoli 2026: Independent Designers, Material Research, and Emerging Talent at La Santissima festival-fair

  From October 9 to 11, 2026, La Santissima in Naples hosted EDIT Napoli, highlighting independent designers who merge art with product design. Under the theme "Keep Looking…

• Art Cologne 2026: 164 Galerien vor dem Umzug in den Koelnmesse-Neubau festival-fair

  Die 59. Art Cologne versammelt 164 Galerien und Kunsthändler an ihrem aktuellen Standort, bevor die Messe 2027 in das neue Gebäude der Koelnmesse umzieht. Rund 50 Aussteller sind…

• Maurizio Coccia on the Biennale del Gran Sasso and Art in Italy's Inner Areas festival-fair

  In an interview with Artribune in October 2026, curator Maurizio Coccia elaborated on the inaugural Biennale del Gran Sasso. The event's first iteration, known as edition zero,…

• Flair Fashion Returns to London Fashion Week with IGNITE and UNFOLD Shows festival-fair

  Last month, Flair Fashion made its return to London Fashion Week with two distinct shows, IGNITE and UNFOLD, featuring a total of 15 designers. IGNITE highlighted Gashani's…

• Salon d'Automne 2026 Returns to Place de la Concorde with 1,000 Works and 18 Sections festival-fair

  Scheduled to occur from 28 October to 1 November 2026, the 123rd Salon d'Automne will be hosted at Place de la Concorde in Paris. The exhibition will showcase over 1,000 artworks…

• Óscar Muñoz Headlines VIII Photography Days at IEFC in La Virreina, Barcelona festival-fair

  The Institut d’Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya (IEFC) will host its VIII Photography Days from October 20 to 22 at La Virreina Centre de la Imatge in Barcelona. Curated by Ramón…

• DART Festival Marks 10th Edition in Barcelona with 15 Documentaries on Art and Society festival-fair

  From November 26 to 28, the Mooby Bosque Cinema in Barcelona will host the tenth edition of the DART Festival, showcasing fifteen documentaries, including ten premieres. The…

• Former Stephen Friedman Artists Make Post-Closure Debuts at Frieze London festival-fair

  At Frieze London, the first edition since Stephen Friedman Gallery's sudden closure, artists formerly on its roster are showing with new dealers. Denzil Forrester, now with…

• Frieze London 2026: Blue-Chip Caution, Emerging Risk-Taking, and the Paris Pull festival-fair

  Frieze London commenced its VIP day showcasing a blend of established blue-chip pieces alongside more adventurous artworks. Gagosian successfully sold six paintings by Albert…

• Frieze London Diary: Johnny Depp's UK Debut, Ivan Argote's Pigeon Merch, and a Boer War Jacket at Pilar Corrias festival-fair

  This month, Johnny Depp unveils his inaugural significant exhibition in the UK at Halcyon Gallery in London, showcasing nature-themed artworks such as Yesterday's Flowers (2026)…

• Senigallia Hosts XI Festival dell'Outsider Art e dell'Arte Irregolare, October 16–18, 2026 festival-fair

  The XI edition of the Festival dell'Outsider Art e dell'Arte Irregolare is set to take place in Senigallia from October 16 to 18, 2026, under the theme "Atelier d'arte: quali…

• PhotoMonth 2026 Brings Photography Festival to London Through October festival-fair

  Running until 30 October 2026, PhotoMonth 2026 is a photography festival taking place in London, showcasing exhibitions, tours, and a symposium. The open call titled "Unity and…

• Frieze Focus Booths Recast as Sex Cinemas, OnlyFans Chatrooms and Queer Memorials festival-fair

  According to Ocula, three exhibits at Frieze Focus in London investigate the interplay of desire, community, and labor in modern sexuality. These presentations reinterpret spaces…

• Frieze London Preview Day Sees Strong Sales Across Gallery Sizes festival-fair

  Strong sales were recorded by galleries of all sizes during the preview day of Frieze London, according to reporting by Naomi Rea from the fair. Colourful, abstract works drew…

• Liz Hicklin, 95, Debuts 'Sylvia Plath Stole My Boyfriend' at Melbourne Fringe festival-fair

  At 95, Liz Hicklin makes her theatre debut with 'Sylvia Plath Stole My Boyfriend,' a 50-minute play co-written and directed by ABC radio presenter Jacinta Parsons. The production…

• Halloween 2026 in Paris: Rodin Séance, Vaux-le-Vicomte by Torchlight, K-Horror at Guimet festival-fair

  Between 3 October and 8 November 2026, a Halloween cultural program will take place in Paris and Île-de-France, offering twelve evening events that can be booked, along with…

• Dix icônes de la donation Lemand exposées à Moderne Art Fair festival-fair

  La Moderne Art Fair se déroulera à la place de la Concorde à Paris du 22 au 25 octobre 2026, mettant en lumière dix pièces de la donation Claude et France Lemand. Bien que le…

• BDNY 2026 Returns to Javits Center with 700+ Brands and Immersive Hospitality Installations festival-fair

  The Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City will host Boutique Design New York (BDNY) from November 8 to 9, 2026. This event will showcase over 700 brands, with 100 of them being…

• Frieze London 2026: Nine Stands Selected by Artribune Under Eva Langret's Direction festival-fair

  Frieze London 2026, under the direction of Eva Langret, showcases 172 galleries from 42 nations in Regent's Park. The entrance features younger galleries and curated sections,…

• Sitges 2026: '5 minutos más' de Javier Ruiz Caldera brilla en Sitges Collection, 'Hope' de Na Hong-jin decepciona festival-fair

  Durante la 59ª edición del Festival de Sitges, la sección no competitiva Sitges Collection mostró '5 minutos más', la nueva obra de Javier Ruiz Caldera, escrita por Berto Romero.…

• Jan Brueghel the Elder Painting Sells for £5 Million at Frieze Masters 2026 festival-fair

  On Wednesday, October 14th, Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026 opened their doors to VIPs at Regent’s Park, with a painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder topping reported sales.…

• French Court Clears Path for New Angoulême Comics Festival in 2027 festival-fair

  A ruling by the tribunal judiciaire has rejected the legal challenges brought by the former organizers of the Angoulême International Comics Festival, allowing a newly constituted…

• ASMP's MSP Squared: 75 Photographers, 24 Hours, $10,000 in Prizes festival-fair

  The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is organizing its MSP Squared event on October 23 and 24 in Minneapolis. This exciting event will feature 75 photographers, who…

• Red Hook Open Studios Returns for 11th Year After Devastating Warehouse Fire festival-fair

  The 11th edition of Red Hook Open Studios took place on October 10 and 11, just over a year after a devastating five-alarm fire impacted a historic warehouse on Van Brunt Street…

• Behnaz Farahi Projects Ocean of Dreams onto MIT's Kendall Plaza for Inaugural Future Fest festival-fair

  At MIT Media Lab, Behnaz Farahi, who leads the Critical Matter Group, unveiled "Ocean of Dreams," a massive video and sound installation showcased on Kendall Plaza. This artwork…

• Bienal de Karachi cancela quinta edição por 'condições de guerra' festival-fair

  A Bienal de Karachi anunciou o cancelamento de sua quinta edição, que ocorreria de 16 a 31 de janeiro de 2027. O comunicado foi publicado no Instagram em 9 de outubro, citando…

• Festival Mois Kréyol : les artistes ultramarins revendiquent une signature contemporaine festival-fair

  Le festival Mois Kréyol met en lumière les chorégraphes et danseurs des territoires ultramarins, qui s'opposent aux stéréotypes exotiques souvent imposés par certains…

• Frieze London VIP Preview Draws Andrew Garfield, Russell Tovey, Zineb Sedira and More festival-fair

  The Frieze London VIP preview brought together actors, artists, curators and foundation leaders, as documented in a photo series by David Owens. Among those pictured were American…

• PAD London 2026: Five Emerging Collectible Designers to Watch festival-fair

  The 18th edition of PAD London is set to take place from 13 to 18 October 2026 at Berkeley Square, featuring a range of collectible design, fine art, objects, and jewellery. Five…

• APICCAPS Unveils KINDNESS Campaign at ModaLisboa Under PRIORITY Theme festival-fair

  At ModaLisboa, the Portuguese footwear sector, represented by APICCAPS and its Portuguese Soul initiative, unveiled the KINDNESS campaign under the theme PRIORITY. This initiative…

• Feriarte 2026: 49ª edición de arte y antigüedades en Madrid festival-fair

  Entre el 21 y el 29 de noviembre, IFEMA MADRID llevará a cabo la 49ª edición de Feriarte, una feria dedicada al arte y las antigüedades que contará con cerca de 80 galerías y…

• Edit Napoli 2025 Returns with Design Focused on Inclusion and Shared Spaces festival-fair

  Edit Napoli 2025 took place in Naples from October 9 to 11, emphasizing shared spaces, inclusivity, and communal rituals. The preliminary project "Esclusivo | Inclusivo" was held…

• Canon Brings Cinema EOS and Immersive Documentary Talks to Cineverse Roma 2026 festival-fair

  Canon is set to take part in Cineverse Roma 2026, an audiovisual production event occurring in Rome on 16-17 October, where it will highlight its Cinema EOS ecosystem. Attendees…

• Frieze London 2026: Wallpaper* Live Updates Include Heidi Gallery Opening, Cindy Sherman at Hauser & Wirth festival-fair

  Frieze London 2026, the centerpiece of the city's unofficial art week, is being covered live by Wallpaper*. The fair features a vibrant mix of performances, parties, club nights,…

• Prague Contemporary: New International Art Fair to Debut in Spring 2027 festival-fair

  In spring 2027, Prague will debut its inaugural international contemporary art fair, named Prague Contemporary, under the theme This Feeling Has No Name. The event is set to…

• ADFF Returns to Toronto with Fall 2026 Program at TIFF Lightbox festival-fair

  The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) will return to Toronto from November 4 to 7, 2026, with a fall program of films, conversation panels, and social gatherings held at…