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• Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026: Nordic Wind and the Poetics of Possibility festival-fair

  The 63rd Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) concluded with over 32,000 professional visitors and 1,540 exhibitors, reaffirming Bologna as a global hub for children's literature.…

• Fotografia Europea 2026 Explores Ghosts of the Moment in Reggio Emilia festival-fair

  The international photography festival, Fotografia Europea, has commenced in Reggio Emilia, Italy, showcasing 20 exhibitions centered around the theme 'ghosts of the moment' until…

• Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Announces Star-Studded 10th Anniversary Season festival-fair

  The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a 2026/27 season centered on the 250th birthday of the United States. Seven top US orchestras, including…

• Audible Edge 2026: A Sublimely Curated Festival of Exploratory Music in Fremantle festival-fair

  Audible Edge, Perth/Boorloo's artist-led international festival of exploratory music, celebrated its 10th anniversary from 1 to 3 May 2026 at Victoria Hall in Walyalup/Fremantle.…

• Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman bring daughters to Met Gala 2026 festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saw Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman bring their daughters for the first time. Beyoncé attended with husband Jay-Z…

• Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Cher Lead Star-Studded 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  On May 5, 2026, the Met Gala took place in New York City, supporting the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the theme 'costume art.' Co-chairs for the event…

• Men's Leather Dominates 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet festival-fair

  During the 2026 Met Gala, which took place on the first Monday of May, a significant number of male guests opted for leather attire, challenging the typical spring fashion…

• Hands Take Center Stage at the 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, featured a surprising trend: hands. With the year's theme emphasizing the body, celebrities interpreted this…

• Classical music festivals thrive with rare experiences and community focus festival-fair

  Despite the closure of major contemporary festivals like BluesFest and Splendour in the Grass, classical music festivals in Australia are thriving. ArtsHub examined four festivals…

• MARTE Castellón 2026 announces participating galleries and artist Juana González festival-fair

  The 13th edition of MARTE Feria de Arte Contemporáneo de Castelló is set to take place from May 22 to 24, 2026, in Castellón, Spain. This event will showcase over twenty galleries…

• 2026 Met Gala: Stars Channel Classical Sculptures in 'Fashion Is Art' festival-fair

  At the 2026 Met Gala, attendees interpreted the 'Fashion Is Art' dress code by referencing classical sculptures from the 'Costume Art' exhibition's classical body division,…

• Naked Dressing Dominates the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Costume Art,' saw an unprecedented number of celebrities embracing naked dressing. Attendees like Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu, Kendall Jenner in GapStudio,…

• Met Gala 2026: Celebrities Channel Art History in 'Fashion Is Art' Theme festival-fair

  This year’s Met Gala took place on May 1, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, embracing the theme of 'Fashion Is Art.' Guests showcased their creativity by…

• Sculpted Bodices Dominate 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala, with the dress code 'Fashion Is Art,' saw a trend of sculpted bodices featuring molded busts and prosthetic nipples. Kim Kardashian wore a custom look by artist…

• Bold Hues Dominate 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala showcased a vibrant array of colors, with Yves Klein blue taking center stage. Hailey Bieber dazzled in a gold Saint Laurent bustier paired with an ultramarine…

• Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Steal the Show at 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made a late arrival at the 2026 Met Gala, continuing their tradition of dramatic entrances. Rihanna wore a custom sculptural Maison Margiela gown by Glenn…

• Vogue's Best Dressed at the 2026 Met Gala: Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, and More festival-fair

  Vogue has released its best dressed list for the 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event's theme was 'Costume Art,' exploring the…

• Stars Bring Family to 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, saw celebrities attending with family members. Co-chair Nicole Kidman arrived with her daughter Sunday Rose.…

• Beyoncé Declares Cowboy Carter Era Over at 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  At the 2026 Met Gala, Beyoncé appeared as a co-chair, marking her first attendance since 2016. She wore a custom Olivier Rousteing dress featuring skin-tone mesh with a diamond…

• Alex Consani Wears Demna Gucci Gown Inspired by Botticelli at 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  At the 2026 Met Gala, model Alex Consani made a striking appearance in a Demna-designed Gucci gown and cape, drawing inspiration from Sandro Botticelli's 'Primavera' (ca. 1480).…

• Stevie Nicks Makes Surprise Met Gala Debut in Custom John Galliano for Zara festival-fair

  Stevie Nicks graced the 2026 Met Gala for the first time, delighting guests with a bespoke outfit designed by John Galliano for Zara. The Fleetwood Mac vocalist donned a midnight…

• Kylie Jenner's Surreal Schiaparelli Look at 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  Kylie Jenner attended the 2026 Met Gala in a Schiaparelli dress described as a 'fluid sculpture' that appears to slip away. The beauty look, created by hairstylist Iggy Rosales…

• Sombr Debuts at Met Gala in Custom Valentino Cape Requiring 500 Hours of Work festival-fair

  Singer Sombr made his first appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, wearing a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele. The ensemble featured a hand-embroidered tulle and…

• Jisoo Makes Dazzling Met Gala Debut in Dior and Cartier festival-fair

  Blackpink member Jisoo attended her first Met Gala on May 4, 2026, wearing a custom Dior gown and Cartier jewelry. The strapless, backless pink column dress was embroidered with a…

• Lisa Wears 3D-Scanned Robert Wun Gown at 2026 Met Gala festival-fair

  At the 2026 Met Gala, Lisa debuted a custom Robert Wun gown featuring a 3D-scanned arm motif inspired by traditional Thai dance. The design, which Wun developed in close…

• Ejae Wears Silver Swarovski Gown at 2026 Met Gala Debut festival-fair

  Singer and actress Ejae made her Met Gala debut in 2026 wearing a silver Swarovski column gown, departing from the golden theme of her hit song "Golden" from the animated film…

• Bienal de Veneza cancela Leões de Ouro após renúncia do júri festival-fair

  A poucos dias da abertura da edição de 2026, a Bienal de Veneza decidiu cancelar os Leões de Ouro, sua principal honraria. Essa escolha foi impulsionada pela renúncia em massa do…

• Riverbeat Music Fest Highlights Memphis Resilience Amid Political and Environmental Challenges festival-fair

  The Riverbeat Music Festival, which takes place each year along the Mississippi River in Memphis, has seen around 30,000 participants in its third iteration since its inception in…

• Park Chan-Wook to Lead Cannes Jury with Zhao, Skarsgård, Moore festival-fair

  Next week, the 78th Cannes Film Festival will kick off on the French Riviera, unveiling its jury of nine members, led by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook. Among the jury are…

• TEFAF New York 2026 Returns with 88 Exhibitors Across Disciplines festival-fair

  TEFAF New York will return to the Park Avenue Armory on the Upper East Side from May 15–19, 2026, with an invitation-only preview on May 14. The fair features 88 international…

• Anna Wintour still nervous about Met Gala after 29 years festival-fair

  Anna Wintour, longtime Vogue editor and host of the Met Gala, admitted she still finds the star-studded event both thrilling and terrifying. Speaking at a press conference ahead…

• Iran withdraws from Venice Biennale amid controversies festival-fair

  Iran will not participate in the Venice Biennale, the organization announced following Italian media reports. No reasons were given for the withdrawal. The Biennale, which opens…

• Documentary 'The Dao of Thao' Follows Bay Area Artist for Six Years festival-fair

  The documentary 'The Dao of Thao' by filmmaker Khai Thu Nguyen makes its world premiere at CAAMFest on May 9, 2026, at AMC Kabuki in San Francisco. The film follows performance…

• Geopolitical Map of the 61st Venice Art Biennale festival-fair

  A geopolitical analysis of the 61st Venice Art Biennale by Eleonora Zamparutti and Piero Muscarà, published on ARTE.it, argues that the Biennale is far from minor in tone. The…

• Milan Design Week 2026: Bold Colors, Archival Revivals, and Sustainability festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026 saw brands embracing bolder hues like orange, purple, and yellow. B&B Italia returned to the fair for the first time in 25 years with a stand by…

• Festival Photo Martagny 2026: 9th Edition Opens June 13 in Normandy festival-fair

  The 9th edition of Festival Photo Martagny will run from June 13 to August 30, 2026, in the Norman village of Martagny, France. Founded in 2018 by the association Visions…

• Independent Art Fair Expands to Pier 36 and Breuer Building festival-fair

  Established in 2009, Independent has earned the title of the art fair most cherished by the art community. This year marks significant changes: the contemporary art fair will…

• Milan Design Week 2026: Analog Impulse and Material Research festival-fair

  The 64th edition of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, known as Milan Design Week, took place across Milan, featuring activations from brands like Louis Vuitton (ode to Pierre…

• Venice Biennale Scraps Golden Lion Awards, Public to Vote on Visitor Lions festival-fair

  The Venice Biennale has eliminated its customary Golden Lion awards following the resignation of the awards jury last week. Instead, attendees will cast votes for 'Visitor Lions,'…

• 8 Must-See Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Italy, May 2026 festival-fair

  May 2026 marks a vibrant period for modern art in Italy, prominently featuring the 61st Venice Biennale, themed "In Minor Keys," curated by Koyo Kouoh, who sadly passed away on…