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• Dezeen Events Guide highlights seven architecture and design events for May 2026 festival-fair

  The Dezeen Events Guide has selected seven architecture and design happenings for May 2026. DesignMarch, taking place in Reykjavík, Iceland from 6 to 10 May, will celebrate its…

• Interihotel MAD26: Design as Rebellion in Hospitality festival-fair

  The 16th edition of Interihotel MAD26 will occur in Madrid from November 17 to 19, 2026, themed "Creative Rebellion." This hospitality design fair aims to disrupt traditional…

• London Festival of Architecture 2026 Announces 'Belonging' Theme and 400+ Events festival-fair

  Scheduled for 1 to 30 June 2026, the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) will showcase more than 400 events centered around the theme 'Belonging.' Under the leadership of Rosa…

• City of Derry Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years with 400+ performances festival-fair

  The City of Derry Jazz Festival marks its 25th anniversary with over 400 performances across 70 venues, expecting 100,000 visitors over the May bank holiday weekend. Founder…

• Dezeen Events Guide Launches Digital Guide to NYCxDesign 2026 festival-fair

  Dezeen Events Guide has released a digital guide to NYCxDesign 2026, the annual festival celebrating its 14th anniversary from May 14 to 20. The event spans Manhattan, Brooklyn,…

• Venice Biennale Opens Awards to Visitor Voting Amid Israel-Russia Controversy festival-fair

  The Venice Biennale has reopened its awards to visitor voting, including Israel and Russia, despite ongoing controversy over their participation. Organizers announced that…

• FYJA 2026: Polanco se transforma en un jardín mexicano vivo festival-fair

  La edición 2026 del Festival de Jardines y Arquitectura (FYJA) transforma Polanco en un espacio abierto que exhibe jardines temporales, fachadas intervenidas y áreas de encuentro.…

• Conductor Art Fair Debuts in Brooklyn Focusing on Global Majority festival-fair

  Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, Brooklyn, launched the inaugural Conductor Art Fair, running through May 3, 2026. Co-curated by fair director Adriana Farietta (formerly of the Armory…

• Conductor Art Fair Debuts at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus festival-fair

  The Conductor Art Fair commenced with an exclusive VIP preview on April 29, 2026, at Powerhouse Arts located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, before welcoming the public from April 30 to May…

• Future Fair Returns to Chelsea Industrial for Sixth Edition in May 2026 festival-fair

  Future Fair will hold its sixth edition from May 14 to 16, 2026, at Chelsea Industrial in New York City. The fair brings together nearly 70 exhibitors, including brick-and-mortar…

• Salone del Mobile Street Style: Design Insiders' Fashion Choices in Milan festival-fair

  A Vogue scene report highlights the nuanced fashion of attendees at Salone del Mobile in Milan, emphasizing utility, sportswear, mid-length skirts, statement coats, tailored…

• 2026 Met Gala Weekend Events in New York City festival-fair

  As the first Monday in May nears, excitement builds for the Costume Art exhibit and the 2026 Met Gala. The King's Trust Gala will see a mix of royals and celebrities in…

• Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026: A Pivotal Edition Amidst City's Cultural Turmoil festival-fair

  Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026 (1-3 May) arrives at a critical juncture for the city's art scene, marked by recent closures and political instability. Collector Julia Stoschek…

• Dream Nation 2026 Announces First Wave of Artists for Halloween Edition festival-fair

  Dream Nation, the French electronic music festival, has revealed its initial lineup for the 13th edition, scheduled for October 30-31, 2026 at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord. The…

• Auto makers dominate Milan Design Week 2026 with pavilions and installations festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026 saw a strong presence from automotive brands, with Range Rover, Audi, Mini, Lexus, Kia, Škoda, Pininfarina, and Garage Italia Customs staging elaborate…

• Art Monte Carlo acquired by Informa Prestige, eyes expansion festival-fair

  The 10th edition of Art Monte Carlo took place from April 29 to May 1, 2025, in the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, with a vernissage on April 28. The fair, now under the ownership of…

• Paper Positions Turns Ten: Political Bodies and Material Experiments at Tempelhof festival-fair

  The Paper Positions art fair celebrates its tenth anniversary at Berlin's Tempelhof Airport, featuring around 70 galleries dedicated to works on paper. A highlight is Kubra…

• Converge 45 Reveals 28 Artists for 2026 Edition Titled 'Here, To you, Now' festival-fair

  The 10th edition of Converge 45, titled 'Here, To you, Now', will take place from August 27 to 30, 2026, in Portland, featuring 16 different venues. Curated by Lumi Tan, this…

• LIFE Festival Returns to Milan with Focus on Information Overload and Polarization festival-fair

  The second edition of LIFE – Theatre Arts Media Festival will take place at Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan from April 30 to May 21, 2026. Organized by Zona K, the festival centers…

• Thailand's May Fruit Buffet Festival and Upcoming Events festival-fair

  May in Thailand marks the annual fruit buffet festival, with many orchards opening to visitors, making it a popular attraction for fruit-loving tourists. Surat Thani offers five…

• Mabanckou and Chamoiseau on African storytelling at Marrakech book festival festival-fair

  At the fourth edition of the Festival du livre africain de Marrakech, writers Alain Mabanckou (Congo-Brazzaville) and Patrick Chamoiseau (Martinique) discussed how to narrate…

• Art Brussels Closes on Positive Note Despite Fragility festival-fair

  Art Brussels, the Belgian art fair that had appeared weakened in recent years, closed on Sunday, April 26, with an overall positive assessment. The fair, which took place in…

• Parma 360 Festival Celebrates 10 Years with 'Lux. Visioni sulla Luce' festival-fair

  Parma 360 Festival marks its tenth edition with the theme 'Lux. Visioni sulla Luce,' curated by Chiara Canali and Camilla Mineo. The festival runs until June 2, 2026, across…

• Maggio 2026: Guida agli eventi imperdibili tra arte, fotografia e design in Italia festival-fair

  Maggio 2026 si preannuncia ricco di eventi culturali in Italia. A Milano, si svolgeranno ACTIVESTILLS (3-17 maggio) e il Festival Street Art (9-11 maggio) presso la Fabbrica del…

• Milan Design Week 2026: From Noise to Purpose festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026 saw a shift from spectacle to participation, with designers creating immersive, interactive installations. Lina Ghotmeh's 'Metamorphosis' at Palazzo Litta…

• III Simposio Internacional Joan Miró Explores Miró-Sert Collaboration festival-fair

  On May 15-16, 2025, the Fundación Miró Mallorca will host the third International Joan Miró Symposium, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Taller Sert, a studio designed by…

• Geopolitical tensions overshadow 2026 Venice Biennale as Israel and Russia return festival-fair

  The 2026 Venice Art Biennale is embroiled in geopolitical controversy as Israel returns after a one-year absence and Russia participates for the first time since its 2022 invasion…

• Fridge Art Fair Returns with Dolly Parton-Themed Edition in New York festival-fair

  The Fridge Art Fair, known for its unconventional and intimate approach, returns to New York from May 14–17, 2026, at Hotel Alameda on the High Line. This year's edition, titled…

• Dezeen's top nine independent shows from Milan Design Week 2026 festival-fair

  While Milan Design Week has become increasingly commercialized, independent exhibitions flourished on the sidelines. Editors at Dezeen highlighted nine remarkable grassroots…

• Seven Garden Installations at Milan Design Week 2026 festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026 featured seven garden installations that integrated botanical environments with design. At Chiostri di San Simpliciano, Demna curated “Gucci Memoria,” a…

• London photography season: Photo London moves to Olympia, Peckham 24 turns 10 festival-fair

  Photo London relocates from Somerset House to Olympia's Grand Hall (14–17 May), as the venue undergoes a £1.3bn redevelopment by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC. Charlotte Jansen…

• Kyotographie 2025: Photography on the Edge in Kyoto festival-fair

  The 13th edition of Kyotographie, Japan's foremost international photography festival, runs until May 17 under the theme 'Edge'. The main program features 14 exhibitions,…

• Pittsburgh's gallery scene gains momentum as Carnegie International returns festival-fair

  As the Carnegie International opens its largest edition with 61 artists, Pittsburgh's commercial galleries are seizing the spotlight. The city's art ecosystem, long supported by…

• Salone del Mobile 2026 Highlights: Collectible Design and Domestic Architecture festival-fair

  The 64th edition of Salone del Mobile in Milan attracted 316,342 visitors from 167 countries, featuring over 1,900 brands across 16 pavilions. A new section, Salone Raritas,…

• Berlin Gallery Weekend Highlights on Potsdamer Straße festival-fair

  During Berlin Gallery Weekend, the Potsdamer Straße area presents a vibrant art scene with quiet painting, luminous color experiments, soap foam as art, and big questions about…

• Susan Provan steps down after 30 years leading Melbourne International Comedy Festival festival-fair

  Susan Provan is stepping down as director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) after 30 years, with a successor to be announced. When she started in 1995, the…

• Immigrant Artist Biennial Names Four Curators for 2026 Edition festival-fair

  The Immigrant Artist Biennial (TIAB) has selected Sanna Almajedi, Sofia Thiệu D'Amico, Eva Mayhabal Davis, and Anna Khimasia as co-curators for its third edition, which will take…

• Fuorisalone 2026 Draws Over 500,000 Visitors, Generates €255 Million festival-fair

  The 2026 Fuorisalone, an integral part of Milan Design Week, drew in more than 500,000 attendees and showcased 1,300 events. Fuorisalone.it cataloged over 1,100 activities, with…

• CP+ 2026 Sets Attendance Records, Solidifies Role as Key Photo Industry Event festival-fair

  The CP+ Photo Expo 2026, held in Yokohama, Japan, has achieved unprecedented levels of both visitor and exhibitor participation, reinforcing its significance as a key industry…

• Fotografia Europea 2026: 20 official shows and over 300 off-circuit exhibitions in Reggio Emilia festival-fair

  The 21st Fotografia Europea, themed 'Fantasmi del quotidiano' (Ghosts of the Everyday), will take place in Reggio Emilia, Italy, from April 30 to June 14, 2026. This festival…