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• ADAA Art Fair Shifts Philanthropy from Henry Street Settlement to Whitney Museum festival-fair

  The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) will hold its new ADAA Fair at the Park Avenue Armory this November, benefiting the Whitney Museum of American Art. This change ends…

• Coachella's Boho Fashion Evolves with Modern Refinement and Celebrity Style festival-fair

  The first weekend of Coachella showcased a sophisticated transformation in boho fashion, evolving from the flower crowns typical of the 2010s to more sleek and edgy aesthetics.…

• 29th FEW Festival Explores Mythical Aquatic Creatures in Wattwiller festival-fair

  From June 7 to June 21, 2026, Wattwiller, France, will host the 29th contemporary art festival, FEW (Fête de l'Eau/Wattwiller). This year's theme, "Le peuple de l'eau II: Bêtes et…

• Liquida Photofestival 2026 Moves to Moncalieri with 'Learning and Unlearning' Theme festival-fair

  The fifth edition of the Liquida Photofestival, established by curator Laura Tota, is set to take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, at the Real Collegio Carlo Alberto in…

• Coverings 2026 Tile Expo Showcases Postmodern Revival and Aquatic Inspirations festival-fair

  Coverings 2026, the largest tile exhibition in North America, highlighted four significant design trends. The postmodern revival was exemplified by Vives's Surf collection, which…

• Philharmonia Orchestra to stage heavy metal concert at Southbank Centre's Multitudes festival festival-fair

  The Philharmonia Orchestra will perform 'Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated' next week as part of the Southbank Centre's Multitudes festival. This concert explores…

• Hugo Pratt's early work showcased at Aix-en-Provence comics festival exhibition festival-fair

  The Rencontres du 9ᵉ art festival in Aix-en-Provence presents "De Hugo Pratt à Corto Maltese. Un voyage dans l'imaginaire," an exhibition highlighting the Italian artist's…

• Sabine Marcelis's Inflated Maze Headlines Coachella 2026 Art Program festival-fair

  Sabine Marcelis created a large-scale inflated maze for the Coachella 2026 art program, featuring prominent orange and yellow tubes. This installation was highlighted in the…

• Art Düsseldorf 2026 Showcases Contemporary Works from Christian Jankowski, Julian Charrière, and Emerging Artists festival-fair

  Art Düsseldorf presents contemporary art blending humor, politics, and global crises. Christian Jankowski exhibits large yellow sculptures developed with schoolchildren in…

• Siemen Van Gaubergen and Léa Belooussovitch to Speak at Art Brussels 2026 Event on Language and Art festival-fair

  On Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 3:00 to 3:50 PM at the Tribune, Art Brussels will present "Learning to Draw and Paint Again." The event features Siemen Van Gaubergen, the 2024 Art…

• MASA 2026 Serves as Professional Marketplace for African Performing Arts festival-fair

  The Marché des Arts et du Spectacle Africain (MASA) 2026 functioned as both a festival and professional marketplace throughout its week-long run. While public performances…

• Belvedere Museum's Blickle Kino screens queer 'Home Movies' program on June 11, 2026 festival-fair

  On June 11, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the Belvedere Museum presents "Queering the Belvedere: Screening. Film und _ #9: Queer 'Home Movies'" at its Blickle Kino. This event…

• HD Expo rebrands with new identity and expanded offerings for 2026 Las Vegas event festival-fair

  HD Expo, previously called HD Expo + Conference, has launched a refreshed brand identity to signal its next evolution. The event, scheduled for May 5–7, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada,…

• Gallery Owners Discuss Collector-Dealer Roles at Art Brussels Panel festival-fair

  On Saturday, 5 April, from 5 to 5:50 PM, a panel discussion named "The Double Role: When Gallery Owners Become Collectors" will take place at the Tribune, with art critic Bernard…

• Art Paris Fair Exceeds Expectations Amid Market Shifts and Legal Challenges festival-fair

  The Art Paris fair concluded with better-than-expected results, according to coverage in Le Journal des Arts. Meanwhile, Mexico's government failed to cancel Paris auctions of…

• Art Brussels 2026 Adapts to Evolving Contemporary Art Fair Landscape festival-fair

  The 2026 edition of Art Brussels reflects the current challenges facing contemporary art fairs. These include balancing local roots with international ambitions and addressing…

• Bold Tendencies Marks 20 Years with Season Launch in Peckham Car Park festival-fair

  Bold Tendencies is gearing up to kick off its 20th anniversary season on May 15, 2026, and will run through September 12 at the Peckham multi-storey car park in South London.…

• CONTACT Photography Festival Marks 30th Edition with Five Artists Exploring Decolonization and Memory festival-fair

  From May 6 to August 1, Toronto will host the 30th anniversary of the CONTACT Photography Festival, which emphasizes lens-based media. With a remarkable attendance of over 20…

• SON Estrella Galicia presents Los Bitchos and Las Petunias at Berlin's Bi Nuu on April 23 festival-fair

  On April 23, SON Estrella Galicia's concert series returns to Berlin's Bi Nuu venue with a double-header performance. Headlining the event is London-based quartet Los Bitchos,…

• Milan Design Week 2026 Fuorisalone Features Immersive Installations by Global Brands and Artists festival-fair

  Milan will be the venue for the Fuorisalone, running concurrently with the Salone del Mobile from April 20 to 26, 2026, under the theme 'Essere Progetto'. Various neighborhoods…

• Paola Pivi's 'This Is Life' video projections at Venice's Teatro Goldoni precede 2026 Biennale festival-fair

  On May 4, 2026, the Teatro Goldoni in Venice will host the video projection 'This Is Life,' a special project featuring Paola Pivi, the Austrian collective Gelitin, and artists…

• Morad Montazami to Lead 2026 Dakar Biennale with (Anti)Fragility Theme festival-fair

  In 2026, Morad Montazami will step into the position of artistic director for the 16th Dakar Biennale, focusing on contemporary African art. The event, titled (Anti)Fragility:…

• Paris Weekend Cultural Highlights: AI Festival, Film Premieres, and Emerging Art Exhibitions festival-fair

  The NOÛS festival, focusing on artificial intelligence and heritage, wraps up at the Bibliothèque nationale de France on April 19, 2026, following its launch on April 9. From…

• Milan Art Fair Week Begins with Gallerists Hoping for Collector Interest festival-fair

  The Milan art fair week commenced yesterday, marked by the event Mega. Gallerists are participating with unwavering hope, anticipating that collectors might at least cover the…

• Milano Art Week 2026 Kicks Off with miart Preview and Citywide Exhibitions festival-fair

  Kicking off the 2026 Milano Art Week is a preview of miart, the 30th international fair for modern and contemporary art, overseen by Nicola Ricciardi at Allianz MiCo. This year's…

• Art Dubai 2026 marks 20th anniversary with expanded programming despite gallery decline festival-fair

  Art Dubai 2026 will proceed with its 20th anniversary edition despite regional uncertainties and a reduced gallery count. The event will feature an enhanced institutional partner…

• Charlotte de Witte's Genoa Concert Transforms City Narrative Through Public Rave festival-fair

  On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Belgian DJ Charlotte de Witte performed a groundbreaking public concert in Genoa's historic center, with Palazzo Ducale as her backdrop. The event,…

• MEGA Art Fair 2026 Opens in Milan's Former Perfume Factory with Hybrid Format festival-fair

  The third edition of MEGA Art Fair took place in Milan from April 15 to 25, 2026, coinciding with Art Week and Design Week. This year, the event has moved to SPAZIO PROFUMO, a…

• Art Dubai 2026 Announces 20th Anniversary Edition with Five Revamped Sections festival-fair

  The 20th anniversary edition of Art Dubai is scheduled for 17–19 April 2026, with previews on 15–16 April at Madinat Jumeirah. This year’s theme, 'Future, Past, Present,'…

• San Francisco Art Fair 2026 Amplifies AAPI Voices with Global Gallery Lineup festival-fair

  The 2026 San Francisco Art Fair (SFAF), running April 16-19 at Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion, will highlight Asian and Pacific Islander creativity as a central theme. Organized…

• MASA 2026 spotlights Ivorian storytellers and slam poets in Abidjan festival-fair

  The 2026 edition of MASA in Abidjan features prominent Ivorian storytellers and slam poets using spoken word to explore identity, history, and social issues. Flopy Mendosa and…

• miart 2026 Launches 30th Edition with New Directions Theme and Expanded Sections festival-fair

  Miart 2026 will take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, with a VIP preview scheduled for April 16, marking its 30th edition at the Allianz MiCo South Wing in Milan. Under the…

• EducaImmagine Festival 2026 Returns to Rovereto with Focus on Media Literacy and Digital Illusions festival-fair

  The 2026 edition of the EducaImmagine festival, themed 'Miraggi' (Mirages), is set to return to Rovereto. Founded seven years ago by artistic director Luca Ferrario, the festival…

• 39th Salón Gourmets features gladiator-themed meat competition and culinary showcases festival-fair

  The 39th Salón Gourmets, a premier fair for quality food and beverages, featured various competitions and culinary showcases. Ismael Peña from Restaurante El Higuerón in Marbella…

• Jackie Chan Directs Martial Arts-Inspired Turandot at Puccini Festival festival-fair

  This summer, Jackie Chan is stepping into the role of opera director for the first time with a martial arts-inspired rendition of Puccini's Turandot. The show is set to kick off…

• Toronto Biennial of Art 2026 expands across North America with water-themed exhibition festival-fair

  Allison Glenn will curate the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art, titled 'Things Fall Apart,' featuring over 30 artists and collectives. Seventeen new commissions will respond to…

• Circulation(s) Festival Showcases Emerging European Photography at Centquatre-Paris festival-fair

  The 16th edition of the Circulation(s) festival, organized by the collective Fetart, runs until May 17 at Centquatre-Paris in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France. This annual…

• Art Dubai's 2026 Special Edition Marks 20th Anniversary with Expanded Collaborations festival-fair

  The 2026 special edition of Art Dubai, marking its 20th anniversary, is scheduled for May 15 to 17 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, under the esteemed patronage of His Highness…

• Colors Festival Returns to Paris with Immersive Light Art Installation festival-fair

  Colors Festival launches Colors Light, a new edition transforming a 700 m² space in Paris's 15th arrondissement into an immersive visual experiment. Over 35 artists have created a…

• Milano Art Week 2026 Interactive Guide Features Sara Ricciardi, Marco Grasso, and Nuria Mora Exhibitions festival-fair

  Milano Art Week 2026 has officially launched, presenting a packed schedule of openings, fairs, installations, and exhibitions across the city. Artuu has created an interactive map…