Festivals & Fairs

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

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Palestinian Cinema Surges at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has become a platform for Palestinian cinema, with films like 'Palestine 36', 'No Other Land', 'Once Upon a Time in Gaza', and 'Ce qu'il reste de…
Cremona Art Fair 2026: Fourth Edition Expands with Sound Art and New Generations festival-fair
The fourth edition of Cremona Art Fair took place from May 8 to 10, 2026, at the larger Padiglione 2 of CremonaFiere in Cremona, Italy. Organized by BIANCOSCURO, the fair featured…
African Presence at Venice Biennale: Timid but Diverse festival-fair
The 2026 Venice Biennale features thirteen African countries, marking a modest yet varied representation from the continent. While Africa's presence remains timid, Asia and…
John Travolta Receives Palme d'Or at Cannes, Presents Directorial Debut festival-fair
At the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, John Travolta received an honorary Palme d'Or and presented his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, out of competition. The…
Nuit Blanche 2026: 123 Free Art Projects Across Paris on June 6 festival-fair
The 25th Nuit Blanche in Paris is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, showcasing 123 art projects available for free. The event's artistic director, Barbara Butch, has designed a…
Congo Boy, Semaine de la Critique, and Quinzaine des Cinéastes at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, the world's largest cinema event, is underway from May 16, 2026. Among the highlights is the Central African film 'Congo Boy' by Rafiki Fariala,…
Entertainment Guide: Art Exhibitions and Events This Week festival-fair
This week’s entertainment roundup features a variety of art exhibitions. From May 22 to August 30, Godfried Donkor's artwork can be seen at Firstsite in Colchester. Delcy Morelos’…
Kyotographie 2026: 'The Edge' Theme Unites Radical Photography in Kyoto festival-fair
Kyotographie, the international photography festival held annually in Kyoto, has revealed that its 2026 theme will be 'The Edge,' following the 2025 theme centered on humanity.…
Cannes 2026: Films Tackle Societal Violence and Abuse festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival features several films addressing societal violence, including psychological manipulation, incest, and pedocriminal acts. On May 15, 2026, Marie…
Australian Fashion Week 2026 Highlights: From Table Dresses to Opera Gloves festival-fair
Australian Fashion Week 2026 showcased a range of innovative designs, from Toni Maticevski's dramatic trapezoid shoulders with a head inside to Luke Rutherford-Durney's 'The…
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Returns to New York for 12th Edition festival-fair
The 12th edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair will take place at the Starrett-Lehigh Building during Art Week in 2026, featuring over 20 galleries representing 12…
Whitewall's Guide to New York Art Week May 2026 festival-fair
In May 2026, New York Art Week is set to make a vibrant comeback, featuring an array of fairs, gallery events, and museum openings. Frieze New York will take place from May 14–17…
NADA New York 2026 Opens with 120 Galleries and Seven Must-See Booths festival-fair
The 12th edition of NADA New York is currently underway at the Starrett-Lehigh building in Chelsea and will run until May 17. This year’s fair showcases 120 galleries and…
Eurovision 2026 Final: Finland Favorites, Australia Contenders, and Israel Protests festival-fair
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final takes place on Saturday in Vienna, with 25 acts competing. Finland's Pete Parkonnen and Linda Lampenius are favorites with…
BLAP 2026 Opens Call to Rethink Latin American Landscape festival-fair
The seventh Bienal Latinoamericana de Arquitectura de Paisaje (BLAP) has begun accepting submissions for its 2026 edition, which will concentrate on the impact of landscape…
Seven Emerging Artists to Watch at New York's May Art Fairs festival-fair
During New York's art fair week, CULTURED magazine highlights seven artists across ten fairs including Frieze, TEFAF, Independent, NADA, Future Fair, and Esther III. At…
Independent Art Fair Moves to Pier 36, Goes Global festival-fair
The Independent art fair has relocated to Pier 36 on the Lower East Side for its 17th edition, running through May 17. The fair now features 76 booths and a more cosmopolitan,…
Frieze Week 2026: Zwirner Tribeca Opens, Dinosaur Dealer Emerges, and Fair Gossip festival-fair
Frieze Week in New York kicked off with the opening of David Zwirner Tribeca (formerly 52 Walker), presenting 'Statics of an Egg' curated by Martin Germann, featuring Japanese…
TEFAF New York 2026: Art, Jewelry, and Prefab Homes at Park Avenue Armory festival-fair
The 12th annual TEFAF New York fair took place at the Park Avenue Armory from May 15 to 19, 2026, featuring 88 galleries from 14 countries. The VIP preview on May 14 drew wealthy…
Future Fair 2026: Artist-Centric Fair Fosters Community in Chelsea festival-fair
The sixth edition of Future Fair, held at Chelsea Industrial in New York from May 13 to 16, 2026, emphasized interpersonal connections over the typical sterile fair atmosphere.…
Five Emerging Artists to Watch at New York's Satellite Art Fairs festival-fair
Blue-chip galleries are represented at Frieze New York and TEFAF New York, while various satellite art fairs present both established and emerging talents. Galerie magazine…
Talking Texas Art Panel to Be Held at El Paso Museum of Art festival-fair
On Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. MDT, the El Paso Museum of Art will host its third panel in the Talking Texas Art series, organized by Glasstire. This event is part of a series…
Art Dubai Opens with Fewer Galleries, Strong Sales Amid Regional Crisis festival-fair
The 20th edition of Art Dubai opened at Madinat Jumeirah with 50 largely regional galleries, down from 120 originally expected, after being delayed from April due to geopolitical…
1-54 New York Shrinks but Surprises with Discovery festival-fair
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, founded by Touria El Glaoui in 2013, is set to take place at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan. The upcoming 2026 edition will…
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'Soudain' in Competition at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi presents 'Soudain' in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film stages a dialogue between a nursing home director, played by…
Photo London 2026 Opens at Olympia with Global Focus festival-fair
Photo London will take place at Olympia London in 2026, offering a more spacious and accessible location than its former site at Somerset House. The fair will host galleries from…
VIMA Art Fair 2026 Navigates Regional Turmoil with 'The Waves Crashing' Theme festival-fair
The second edition of VIMA Art Fair, themed 'The Waves Crashing', opened in Limassol, Cyprus, amid regional upheaval. The fair coincides with a rescheduled, reduced-format Art…
Frieze New York 2026: Art, Food, and Dystopian Vibes at The Shed festival-fair
The 2026 Frieze New York, hosted at The Shed in Hudson Yards, took place during a period of geopolitical unrest and notable developments in the art world, such as the merger…
LACMA Third Weekends Feature David Geffen Galleries and Jazz festival-fair
LACMA's Third Weekends program from May 15-17, 2026, offers free workshops, screenings, and performances centered on the newly opened David Geffen Galleries. On Friday, May 15,…
John Travolta to Premiere Directorial Debut at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
At 72, John Travolta is set to walk the red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his directorial debut, "Vol de Nuit pour Los Angeles." The actor, known for "Grease" and…
Nuits sonores de Lyon moves daytime headliners festival-fair
The Nuits sonores festival in Lyon, running from Wednesday to Sunday, made a programming change in 2024 by scheduling its headliners during the day.
Roma Gallery Weekend 2026: 32 Galleries Transform the City into an Open-Air Exhibition festival-fair
The fourth iteration of Roma Gallery Weekend – Contemporanea will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026, showcasing 32 contemporary art galleries throughout Rome. This event…
Decolonial Film Festival returns in Paris alongside Cannes festival-fair
The third edition of the Decolonial Film Festival is taking place in Paris and its suburbs concurrently with the Cannes Film Festival. Programming and coordination lead Sam Leter…
Artsy Picks 7 Affordable Artworks Under $10K from 2026 New York Art Week Fairs festival-fair
During the 2026 New York Art Week, over 350 art fair booths are spread across Manhattan. Six key fairs form the backbone of the event: Frieze (top contemporary), NADA…
Cannes 2026: Cotillard and Canet Reunite for 'Karma', Deneuve Returns festival-fair
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the competition day's highlight is 'Karma', Guillaume Canet's new film starring Marion Cotillard. The duo makes a red carpet return after…
Beauty Trends at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival, running until May 23 in Cannes, France, has showcased notable beauty trends among attendees. Jury member Ruth Negga, styled by Karla Welch, has worn…
IPER Festival delle periferie returns to Rome's Quadraro district for fifth edition festival-fair
The fifth edition of IPER Festival delle periferie, directed by Giorgio de Finis, is underway in Rome's Quadraro district under the theme 'Super Lieux (Super luoghi) Periferie.…
Three Spanish Films Compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026 festival-fair
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival features three Spanish films in competition for the Palme d'Or, marking the strongest representation of Spanish cinema in the festival's history. The…
TEFAF New York 2026: Kathleen Ryan, Eva Helene Pade, and Jean Prouvé Houses Among Highlights festival-fair
TEFAF New York 2026 opened at the Park Avenue Armory, drawing large crowds. The fair features iconic works by Alexander Calder, Alighiero Boetti, and Josef Albers, alongside solo…
NADA New York 2026 Returns with Over 110 Galleries and 51 First-Time Exhibitors festival-fair
During NYC Art Week, the Starrett-Lehigh Building will host NADA New York 2026, featuring more than 110 galleries from 15 countries and 46 cities, with 51 of them being first-time…

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