Festivals & Fairs
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
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Milano Art Week 2026 Interactive Guide Features Sara Ricciardi, Marco Grasso, and Nuria Mora Exhibitions
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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…
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Aterballetto's 'Alla ricerca della meraviglia' Project Engages Children Through Contemporary Dance
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The National Choreographic Center Aterballetto in Reggio Emilia launched an innovative project titled 'Alla ricerca della meraviglia' in January 2026, aimed at exploring childhood…
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Romaeuropa Festival 2026 Announces Diverse Program Under Fabrizio Grifasi
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The 41st Romaeuropa Festival is set to take place from September 8 to November 15, 2026, under the direction of Fabrizio Grifasi, showcasing modern performances throughout Rome.…
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Iryna Kostyuk's 'You Are Here' Project to Debut at Liquida Photofestival
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Photographer Iryna Kostyuk will present her project 'You Are Here' at the Liquida Photofestival. The work explores memory as fragmented and elusive, focusing on a traumatic past…
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Art Brussels Panel on April 26 Features Artists Du Bois, Wright, Dobbels Moderated by Schramme
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Art Brussels will present a panel discussion titled "Ethics, Sustainability and Creativity in the Practice of Three Artists" on Sunday, 26 April, from 2–2:50 PM at the Tribune.…
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Art Dubai's postponed 2026 edition reveals revised gallery lineup and new partnerships amid regional tensions
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The 2026 edition of Art Dubai has been rescheduled to May 15-17, prompted by the ongoing US-Israel conflict in Iran. The event will be hosted at Madinat Jumeirah and feature 50…
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Milan Machinima Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Video Game Filmmaking
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The Milan Machinima Festival, dedicated to artistic machinima, recently held its 2026 edition at IULM University in Milan. Machinima, the practice of creating films within video…
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Muriel d'Ansembourg's 'Truly Naked' Premieres at Berlinale, Examining Porn Industry Boundaries
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Muriel d'Ansembourg's film 'Truly Naked' premiered at the Berlinale in 2026, exploring the porn industry's ethical limits through a fictional narrative. The story follows a high…
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Milano Art Week 2026 Launches with Mega Art Fair and Gallery Openings Across the City
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The Milano Art Week 2026 has kicked off, showcasing gallery inaugurations alongside the third installment of the Mega Art Fair at Spazio Profumo fabbrica Esperis. Curated by Marta…
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Ru-mòre Festival Brings Contemporary Cinema and Audiovisual Experiments to Rome's San Lorenzo District
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The Ru-mòre Cinema and Audiovisual Experimentation Festival launches in Rome's San Lorenzo neighborhood from April 14 to 18, occupying multiple venues including Cinema Tibur,…
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Art Paris and PAD 2026 showcase contemporary art and 1970s design in Paris spring season
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Spring arrived in Paris with the dual events of Art Paris and PAD. The 28th edition of Art Paris took place at the Grand Palais, featuring 160 galleries from 20 nations, with 30%…
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Announces 2026 Award Nominees for Outstanding Show and Newcomer
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The 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival has revealed nominees for its prestigious awards, marking the event's 40th anniversary. Ten comedians are competing for the Most…
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Sydney Film Festival 2026 to spotlight fashion and cinema with curated Sartorial: Fashion on Film program
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Sydney Film Festival 2026 will feature a dedicated program exploring connections between fashion and cinema titled Sartorial: Fashion on Film. Running from 3 to 14 June across…
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Funny Tonne 2026 Reviews Feature Standout Performances
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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Funny Tonne program, running since 2005, showcases emerging reviewers covering festival shows until 19 April 2026. ArtsHub partners…
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Six Luxury Watch Brands Unveil Technical Masterpieces at Watches & Wonders 2026 in Geneva
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The 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders in Geneva opened with six luxury watchmakers presenting significant new timepieces. Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced a Master Control Chronomètre…
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Farid Rueda Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2024 Festival in UK
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Mexican artist Farid Rueda painted a mural for the Southend City Jam 2024 festival in Southend on Sea, United Kingdom. The festival featured over 250 international artists skilled…
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Coachella 2026 unveils four large-scale art installations including inflatable mazes and glowing cacti
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For the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, four significant art installations have been commissioned. Curated by Raffi…
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival Transforms Japanese Landscape with 500,000 Moss Phlox Blooms
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The Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort creates a vibrant floral spectacle beneath Mount Fuji. Running from mid-April through late May until May 24, 2026, the event…
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Paréidolie 13th Edition: International Contemporary Drawing Fair in Marseille
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The 13th edition of Paréidolie, the only international contemporary drawing fair in Marseille, will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, at the Château de Servières. The event…
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Paris Book Festival 2026 at Grand Palais spotlights comics with exhibitions and culinary events
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The Festival du Livre de Paris returns to the Grand Palais from April 17 to 19, 2026, featuring 450 publishers. This edition emphasizes comics with two thematic exhibitions on the…
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Whistler Museum's Icon Gone event returns with competitive debate on lost local landmarks
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On April 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Whistler Museum will host an event titled Icon Gone at the Maury Young Arts Centre/Millennium Place. This debate will feature six local…
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Fuorisalone 2026 Showcases Intellectually Considered Design in Milan's Porta Venezia District
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The 2026 Milan Design Week will highlight the Porta Venezia Design District of Fuorisalone, themed 'Design is Act,' a concept influenced by Tomás Maldonado. In 2025, the district…
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Luzinterruptus Creates Kinetic Installation Honoring Madrid's Washerwomen at LuzMadrid Festival
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At the LuzMadrid 2026 festival, the Madrid collective Luzinterruptus presented Hanging Landscapes, a dynamic sensory installation in a plaza. This artwork consisted of nearly one…
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Offspring Photo Meet Returns with Portfolio Reviews and Community Focus
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The Offspring Photo Meet, co-founded by photographer Mimi Mollica and Twenty Twenty agent Frede Spencer, is scheduled for 07 and 08 May at The Art House in Bethnal Green, East…
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Masa 2026 Biennale Opens with African Dance Focus Featuring Georges Momboye and Faso Danse Théâtre
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The 2026 Masa biennale launched with a strong emphasis on dance, featuring a choreographed performance by Georges Momboye with the National Ballet of Côte d'Ivoire. Daily…
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PHotoESPAÑA 2026 Launches with 40 Exhibitions and Netherlands as Guest Country
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The 29th edition of PHotoESPAÑA is scheduled from May 13 to September 13, 2026, showcasing 40 official exhibitions alongside nearly 100 additional shows. Centered around the theme…
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Biennale Tecnologia Torino 2026 Blends Theater, AI, and Performance Across 20+ Venues
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The Biennale Tecnologia in Turin launched with over 120 events across more than 20 city venues, featuring a strategic performance section that translates contemporary…
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Contemporary Art Society Announces Trip to 18th Lyon Biennale Focused on Poetic Economy
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The Contemporary Art Society is organizing an international CPD trip centered on the 18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art, curated by Berlin-based Australian art historian…
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Paris Spring 2026 Family Cultural Events: Seven Creative Outings Across Museums and Centers
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In the spring holidays of 2026, families can enjoy a variety of cultural events in Paris and Île-de-France. On April 25, the 19M gallery will celebrate a day inspired by Japanese…
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Paris Internationale Milan Debuts 'Aperto Italia' Day-Long Forum on Italian Contemporary Art Crisis
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The inaugural Paris Internationale fair will take place at Palazzo Galbani during Milan Art Week, commencing on Saturday, April 18, 2026. An eight-hour dialogue series titled…
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Italian Cinema Absent from Cannes 2026 Due to Production Blockade and Funding Cuts
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For the first time in years, no Italian films appear in the 2026 Cannes Film Festival selection, following a similar absence at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.…
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Medina Triennial 2026: A Village-Scale Exhibition on Ecology and Community Opens June 6
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On June 6, 2026, Medina, New York, will host the first Medina Triennial, titled 'All That Sustains Us.' Curators Kari Conte and Karin Laansoo have organized an exhibition…
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NEVERCREW's 'Souvenir' Mural in Vienna Presents Nature as Disassembled Model Kit
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In April 2026, NEVERCREW will present a mural named 'Souvenir' in Vienna, Austria, as part of the Klima Biennale Wien. This artwork reimagines a residential structure as a plastic…
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Le Little Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup with Over 30 Artists Across Five Days in French Coastal Towns
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Le Little Festival has revealed its lineup for 2026, scheduled to take place from July 29 to August 2 along the French coast, showcasing more than 30 artists. The festivities kick…
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Annalisa Valentini's Wearable Architecture Jewelry Featured at Milan Design Week 2026
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Annalisa Valentini's jewelry brand A's Way presents wearable micro-architectures at Milan's Fuorisalone 2026. The designer, originally from Jesi in the Marche region, creates…
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International Theater Festival FIND Promoted Amid Rising Oil Prices Discussion
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The International Theater Festival FIND is currently running, with tickets being offered through a giveaway. This promotion appears in a newsletter titled Endlich Freitag,…
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Russia's Controversial Return to Venice Biennale Sparks European Backlash
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Russia is set to take part in the 2026 Venice Biennale, marking its first appearance since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The European Commission has cautioned that…
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Judith Dean's Illusionary Paintings Featured at miart 2026 by Shahin Zarinbal and South Parade
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At miart 2026, the works of Judith Dean will be on display, focusing on visual perception and cognitive control. The London artist employs a variety of imagery to question…
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Open Call for ICA Live Art Festival 2026 Seeks Experimental Performances in Cape Town
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The University of Cape Town's Institute for Creative Arts has announced an open call for the ICA Live Art Festival 2026, encouraging artists to propose innovative live artworks.…
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Justin Bieber's Coachella performance analyzed as complex contemporary artwork
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Justin Bieber's headline performance at this year's Coachella Festival has been described as one of the most fascinating spectacles in recent pop history. The author notes that…
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