Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026 Highlights Painting and Performance
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Founded in 2005 by a group of local gallerists as a response to conventional art fairs, the 2026 Gallery Weekend Berlin showcases more than 50 galleries throughout the city. While…
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Fashion Brands Take Over Milan Design Week 2026 with Immersive Installations
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During Milan Design Week 2026, fashion brands emphasized immersive experiences. Louis Vuitton presented 'Objets Nomades' in a palazzo, showcasing Estudio Campana's 'Cabinet…
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Marvellous Island Festival 2026: May 23-24 at Torcy Lake
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The Marvellous Island Festival, one of the largest open-air electronic music festivals near Paris, returns on May 23-24, 2026, at the edge of Lake Torcy. Over 30,000 electronic…
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Re.Circle at Superstudio Più: Urban Art Between Memory, Transformation, and Public Space
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During Milan Design Week, the rooftop of Superstudio Più hosts Re.Circle – Fenomenologia dell'arte urbana, curated by Ivan Tresoldi. The project features live interventions,…
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Art Basel asks galleries to withhold marquee works until VIP preview
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Art Basel is rolling out a fresh initiative called Basel Exclusive for its major Swiss fair happening in June. This program mandates that galleries keep their standout pieces…
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Flora, Figuration, and Frames at the 2026 Dallas Art Fair
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At the 2026 Dallas Art Fair (DAF), floral motifs dominated both the art pieces and the fashion worn by guests, a trend that has been growing since COVID began. According to…
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MarfaMUST and Martha Invitational Return for May Arts Weekend
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Mark your calendars for a vibrant arts weekend on May 29-30, 2026, hosted by MarfaMUST, an organization founded by Jeanhee Yu, Dim Zayan, and Guy Sealy. This event will feature a…
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Salone del Mobile Day 3: AI Fiasco, Chopsticks, and RH Milan Palazzo Opening
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On day three of Salone del Mobile in Milan, the author abandoned an AI-planned itinerary after a routing error, opting for spontaneity. She visited 'Chopsticks,' a design…
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Estación Podcast 2026: Madrid acoge la 5ª edición del festival iberoamericano de creación sonora
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En 2026, Madrid será la sede de la quinta edición de Estación Podcast, un festival iberoamericano de creación sonora que el año pasado atrajo a más de 10,000 personas. Este evento…
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Wallpaper* Spotlights Nine Female Designers Defining Milan Design Week 2026
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Wallpaper* magazine has published a directory of nine female creatives whose work is defining Milan Design Week 2026, aiming to counter the historical underrepresentation of women…
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Salone del Mobile launches Raritas collectible design section at Milan design week
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During Milan design week, Salone del Mobile unveiled its inaugural Salone Raritas section, which focuses on collectible design. Dezeen highlighted five remarkable installations…
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Salone del Mobile 2026 Opens in Milan, UN House of No Waste Competition Winners Announced
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The Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 and Milan Design Week 2026 have commenced throughout the city and fairgrounds, emphasizing the significance of design as a global platform for…
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Portuguese Biennial Anozero Embraces Anarchism as Antidote to Art Fair Fatigue
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The Anozero biennial in Coimbra, Portugal, is taking a confrontational approach to challenge the perceived weariness with art biennials. The festival occupies the 17th-century…
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FYJA 2026 transforms Polanco with floral interventions and gardens
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From April 30 to May 3, FYJA 2026 will take place in Polanco, Mexico City, as a festival dedicated to floral and landscape design in an open-air setting. The event, themed 'El…
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ICP Photobook Fest Returns for Fifth Year with 80+ Publishers
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The International Center of Photography (ICP) in Manhattan's Lower East Side will host its fifth annual Photobook Fest from May 8 to 10, 2026, featuring over 80 international…
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Aipad Photography Show’s 45th Edition Spans 200 Years of the Medium
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Today, April 22, marks the opening of the 45th Photography Show by the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (Aipad) at the Park Avenue Armory in New York.…
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Miu Miu Literary Club Returns to Milan Design Week 2026 with 'Politics of Desire'
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The Miu Miu Literary Club's fourth event is set for April 22 to 24, 2026, at Milan's Circolo Filologico Milanese during the Milan Design Week. This year’s focus is 'Politics of…
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PARMA 360 Festival Celebrates 10th Edition with Light Theme
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The tenth edition of PARMA 360 Festival of Contemporary Creativity, running until June 2, 2026, takes light as its central theme. The festival transforms the city of Parma into a…
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Teyana Taylor's Five Years of Met Gala Looks
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Teyana Taylor, actor and fashion superstar, will serve on the host committee for the 2026 Met Gala on May 4. She has attended the event five consecutive years since 2021,…
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20th Edition of Journées Marteau to Feature Red-Themed Auction Lots
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The 20th edition of Journées Marteau, organized by Symev, will take place from May 26 to 31, 2026, in Paris and throughout France. This anniversary edition invites the public to…
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4th Festival du dessin d'Arles highlights Italian drawing and rare collections
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The Festival du dessin d'Arles will take place for its 4th edition in April 2026, located in Arles, France, and will honor the art of drawing throughout history. A significant…
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Cai Guo-Qiang Creates Sky Painting for Normandy Impressionist Festival Opening
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Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang presented a monumental sky painting using explosions to mark the launch of the Normandy Impressionist Festival. The work combined fire, air, and…
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Over 1,100 Artists Call for Eurovision 2026 Boycott Over Israel's Participation
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More than 1,100 artists have signed a call for a boycott of Eurovision 2026, citing Israel's participation in the event. The artists, including prominent figures, argue that…
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Salone del Mobile 2026 opens in Milan with 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries
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Yesterday marked the commencement of the Salone del Mobile 2026 at Fiera Milano in Rho, reinforcing its status as a leading global event for furniture and design since 1961. This…
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Milan Design Week 2026 Showcases Exhibitions on Frattini, Magistretti, Vignelli, and New Galleries
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Milan's Design Week 2026, known as Fuorisalone, showcases a variety of exhibitions. At the Museo dei Mobili e delle Sculture Lignee, a tribute to Gianfranco Frattini (1926-2026)…
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Fidia Falaschetti's 'Still 1492' at Robertaebasta for Fuorisalone 2026
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For the 2026 Fuorisalone in Milan, Galleria Robertaebasta in the Brera Design District hosts 'Still 1492 | Never Ending Story', a project by Angelino Artworks and artist Fidia…
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Design Week Diary: From Overproduced Perfection to Grounding Discoveries in Milan
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During Milan's Salone del Mobile, a journalist navigates the overwhelming commercial spectacle of corporate showcases, including automotive brands and kitchen appliance makers,…
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Rome's Festa della Resistenza 2026: Four-Day Cultural Festival Commemorates Liberation and Constitution
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La Festa della Resistenza will take place in Rome from April 23 to 26, 2026, marking the 81st year since Liberation and the 80th anniversary of the Constituent Assembly. This…
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AIPAD Photography Show in New York Features Diverse International Artists
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The AIPAD Photography Show in New York featured a diverse array of international photographers. Bill Brandt's work, which ranged from 1927 Vienna to wartime documentation and…
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Fuorisalone 2026: fashion brands take over Milan Design Week with immersive installations
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The 2026 Fuorisalone in Milan showcases the intersection of fashion and design, featuring a variety of luxury brands through installations and events. YOOX presents Keta Bart's…
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Prada Frames 2026 Symposium Examines Image Power and Cost in Milan
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The fifth edition of Prada Frames, curated by Formafantasma, concluded in Milan with a focus on image production as a cultural, political, and material force. Under the theme "In…
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Notable Installations at Milan Design Week 2026 Highlight Architectural and Brand Collaborations
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Milan design week 2026, running from 20 to 26 April 2026 in Milan, Italy, features hundreds of installations and events, with Dezeen highlighting eight must-see projects. A pink…
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Margot Robbie Attends RH Gallery Opening During Milan Design Week in Armani Suit
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At Milan Design Week, held in Milan, Italy, Margot Robbie graced the opening of RH's Gallery, a repurposed 19th-century palazzo now serving as a multi-level hub for retail,…
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Design Mumbai cancels 2026 trade fair citing Gulf conflict as factor
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The 2026 edition of Design Mumbai has been called off, with the organizers pointing to the ongoing Gulf conflict as a significant factor. Co-founders Ian Rudge, Michael Dynan, and…
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Japanese Spring Festival at Galerie du 19M in Paris
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On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Galerie du 19M in Paris will host La Grande Fête de Printemps, a day-long festival inspired by Japanese matsuri. The event, free upon reservation,…
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Salle Cortot Jazz Festival Launches in Paris
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After a century dedicated almost exclusively to classical music, the Salle Cortot in Paris is reviving its jazz heritage with a new festival. The event emerges from the momentum…
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Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair's Most Ambitious Edition at La Casa Encendida
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Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair returns to La Casa Encendida from April 24 to 26, presenting its most international edition yet. Over 50% of exhibitors come from abroad,…
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MIR Rimini 2026: precariato culturale e AI nel mondo dell'audiovisivo
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Il MIR (Live Entertainment Expo) di Rimini, fiera di riferimento per professionisti audio/video, ha ospitato nel 2026 un dibattito sul welfare e il sistema pensionistico per i…
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OFFF Barcelona 2026: Visual Identity Grown from Microorganisms
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OFFF Barcelona, held at Disseny Hub Barcelona, is not a typical creative festival. Its 2026 edition features a visual identity developed by studio Uncommon and artist Dasha…
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Soft Edges Queer Event Series Launches in Berlin
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Soft Edges, a new queer cultural event series, will debut at NEW FEARS Gallery in Berlin on April 26, 2026. The launch features live music from Max Lawrence, The Other Within, and…
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