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• Olivier Awards 2024 Celebrates British Theatre with Star-Studded Green Carpet and Paddington Musical Dominance festival-fair

  In April, the 2024 Olivier Awards took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with Nick Mohammed as the host. A notable feature of the event was a sustainable green carpet…

• Milano Art Week 2026 Features miart Fair with 160 Galleries and New Established Anthology Section festival-fair

  Milano Art Week 2026 runs from April 13 to 19, 2026, centered around the miart fair at the South Wing of Allianz MiCo in Milan. The 30th edition of this modern and contemporary…

• Makers and Shakers Market Returns to Melbourne with 185 Australian-Made Stalls festival-fair

  The Makers and Shakers Market returns to Melbourne/Naarm on April 18th and 19th at the Royal Exhibition Building. Featuring 185 Australian-made stalls, the event showcases…

• Art Düsseldorf Rebrands Under New Artistic Director Gilles Neiens festival-fair

  Art Düsseldorf enters a new phase after eight years with the appointment of its first artistic director, Gilles Neiens. The fair's structure and organization are now established,…

• Cannes 2026 Announces Lineup with Park Chan-wook as Jury President, Streisand and Jackson Honored festival-fair

  Scheduled from May 12 to 23, 2026, the 79th Cannes Film Festival will spotlight international arthouse cinema. Park Chan-wook, marking a historic moment as the first Korean jury…

• Milan Design Week 2026 unveils six new venues including modernist villas and historic palazzos festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026 introduces six previously unused exhibition spaces across the city. Villa Pestarini, a modernist villa by Franco Albini completed in 1939, will host Alcova…

• Young European Photographers Explore Identity, Conflict, and Memory in Festival Showcase festival-fair

  A festival highlights fresh photographic creations by up-and-coming European artists delving into themes of identity, memory, and social discord. Clodagh O’Leary reflects on the…

• Milan Design Week 2026 elevates food and drink activations as central design experiences festival-fair

  Milan Design Week 2026, scheduled from 20 to 26 April, transforms food and beverage experiences into primary design attractions. Bar Adrenalina, an installation by the furniture…

• Coachella 2026 Weekend One: YSL Beauty, 818 Tequila, and Marc Jacobs Host Exclusive Festival Parties festival-fair

  The opening weekend of Coachella 2026 showcased prominent brand activations in the California desert. YSL Beauty created an immersive experience on Jackson Street, drawing in…

• Casa Musicale de Perpignan marks 30 years with Gypsy festival Ida y Vuelta festival-fair

  The Casa Musicale de Perpignan celebrates its 30th anniversary with the Gypsy festival Ida y Vuelta, scheduled for June 4-6, 2026. This cultural landmark in southern France…

• Justine Emard's AI-driven 'Le Chant des sirènes' debuts at Noûs festival in Paris festival-fair

  Justine Emard presents 'Le Chant des sirènes' at the inaugural Noûs festival, dedicated to AI creation, hosted by the Bibliothèque nationale de France until April 19, 2026. The…

• Cannes 2026 Official Selection Lacks Major Hollywood Films, Features Only One U.S. Entry festival-fair

  The official lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival was announced this week, revealing a notable absence of large-scale American productions. Only one U.S. film, Ira Sachs's…

• Sabine Marcelis installs inflatable sunset-colored maze at Coachella 2026 festival-fair

  In 2026, Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis unveiled 'Maze,' a temporary inflatable art installation at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This PVC sculpture showcases…

• Tanner Fletcher Hosts Public Wedding Fair at New York Bridal Fashion Week with Etsy Vendors festival-fair

  On April 10, the last day of New York Bridal Fashion Week, Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kassel of Tanner Fletcher hosted a public wedding fair atop Nine Orchard on the Lower East…

• Sabrina Carpenter's Custom Dior Looks for 2026 Coachella Headlining Performance festival-fair

  Sabrina Carpenter headlined the 2026 Coachella festival in Indio, California, with a theatrical performance featuring Hollywood-inspired staging. Her four custom costume changes…

• Coachella 2026 Opens with Sabrina Carpenter's Hollywood-Themed Headliner and Weather Disruptions festival-fair

  The 2026 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, with Sabrina Carpenter making her headlining debut. Her…

• Sabrina Carpenter launches Coachella with Hollywood-themed performance festival-fair

  Sabrina Carpenter opened the Coachella festival with a performance that evoked Hollywood's cinematic history. Her show featured nostalgic elements and surprise guests, creating a…

• Iris Murdoch's Lost Poems to Debut at Oxford Festival festival-fair

  Previously unpublished poems by novelist and philosopher Dame Iris Murdoch will be read publicly for the first time at Oxford Brookes University's Think Human festival from 15-18…

• Future Days 2026 moves to Copenhagen with theme 'Currents of Tomorrow' exploring design futures festival-fair

  Future Days 2026, the latest version of the design foresight platform, will take place at the Royal Danish Playhouse in Copenhagen from June 10-12 during Design Week. The theme…

• UK Summer 2026 Festival Season Features Reading & Leeds with Six Headliners, Glastonbury Fallow Year festival-fair

  Despite Glastonbury's off year, the UK's summer festival lineup for 2026 is brimming with events. The Isle of Wight Festival will take place from 18 to 21 June, showcasing Lewis…

• Chicago's Barely Fair and Neighbors showcase alternative art fair models through intimate formats festival-fair

  In Chicago, two satellite fairs present alternatives to Expo Chicago. Barely Fair, which continues until April 19 in McKinley Park, showcases 32 exhibitors within 20-inch-square…

• Women Artists Lead 2026 IFPDA Print Fair with Diverse Works and Growing Collector Interest festival-fair

  The 2026 Print Fair, organized by the International Fine Print Dealers Association, took place at New York's Park Avenue Armory from April 9–12, focusing on female artists. Laura…

• Objects With Narratives Presents Immersive 'Two and a Half Rooms' Installation at PAD Paris 2026 festival-fair

  At PAD Paris 2026, the Objects With Narratives gallery unveils 'Two and a Half Rooms,' an immersive installation located in the Jardin des Tuileries. This exhibition showcases two…

• Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair Expands with 60+ Exhibitors and Political Works festival-fair

  The second edition of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair (BFAPF) runs through Sunday, April 12 at Powerhouse Arts, featuring over 60 exhibitors including independent print shops,…

• IFPDA Print Fair Opens Spring Season at Park Avenue Armory with 80+ International Exhibitors festival-fair

  On Thursday, April 9, the annual Print Fair organized by the International Fine Prints and Drawings Association commenced at the Park Avenue Armory, showcasing more than 80…

• Los Angeles Festival of Movies 2026 Showcases Independent Film Amid Industry Decline festival-fair

  In 2026, the Los Angeles Festival of Movies (LAFM) celebrates its third year, highlighting the film culture of the city. The festival kicked off with 'Maddie's Secret' (2025),…

• Chicago's Art Fair Week Reveals Tensions in Local Arts Ecosystem festival-fair

  Expo Chicago 2026 and its satellite fairs expose the complex dynamics of the city's art scene. At the main fair, Andrew Rafacz Gallery presented Melissa Leandro's embroidered…

• SP-Arte 2026: Latin America's Largest Art Fair Opens in São Paulo with 180 Exhibitors festival-fair

  On April 8, the 22nd SP-Arte, the largest art fair in Latin America, commenced at the Oscar Niemeyer Pavilion located in São Paulo's Parque Ibirapuera, featuring 180 exhibitors.…

• Art Paris 2026 Returns to Grand Palais with Dual Themes and Emerging Galleries festival-fair

  Art Paris, the contemporary art fair, launches its 28th edition at the Grand Palais. The event features two curated themes: "Babel–Art and Language in France," organized by Loïc…

• SP-Arte 2026 Highlights Artist Books and Editorial Installations at São Paulo Fair festival-fair

  SP-Arte 2026 will take place from April 9 to 12 at the Pavilhão da Bienal in São Paulo, featuring 180 exhibitors with a focus on artist books and editorial installations. Among…

• SP-Arte 2026 Reports High Prices and Mixed Sales Amid Festive Atmosphere festival-fair

  SP-Arte 2026 commenced with a festive atmosphere, yet prices soared unexpectedly, with artworks listed 20-30% higher than anticipated. In spite of economic stagnation, the market…

• NOÛS Festival at BnF Explores AI as Revealer of Hidden Knowledge Through Eight Artistic Projects festival-fair

  The NOÛS – art & IA festival will debut from April 9 to 19, 2026, at the Bibliothèque nationale de France's François-Mitterrand location in Paris, showcasing eight artistic…

• Rock en Seine Festival Loses Ile-de-France Funding for 2026 Edition Over Controversial Programming festival-fair

  The Rock en Seine festival will not receive financial support from the Ile-de-France region for its 2026 edition. Regional authorities cited the controversial programming of the…

• LA Climate Week's Arts and Culture Day Unites Artists and Environmentalists at Sky Portal X festival-fair

  Arts and Culture Day for a Living Planet, a central event of LA Climate Week, will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Sky Portal X in Los Angeles. The day-long program from…

• Dallas Collectors Reveal Personal Approaches Ahead of 18th Dallas Art Fair festival-fair

  The 18th Dallas Art Fair is set to occur at the Fashion Industry Gallery from April 17–19, 2026. In a recent interview with CULTURED magazine, five collectors from Dallas shared…

• Art Cologne Palma Mallorca Revives as German-Focused Fair with Strong Sales and Government Support festival-fair

  Art Cologne Palma Mallorca, making its return after a break, is underway at the Brutalist Palau de Congressos in Palma, Mallorca, and will continue until 12 April, featuring 88…

• Art Cologne Palma Mallorca reports strong sales amid Middle East conflict boosting island's appeal festival-fair

  The VIP day of Art Cologne Palma Mallorca experienced brisk sales, particularly at the lower price points. This newly revived fair on the Spanish island is positioning itself as…

• Roots & Roses Festival Celebrates 15th Edition in Lessines, Belgium on May 1, 2026 festival-fair

  On May 1, 2026, the Roots & Roses Festival will celebrate its 15th edition in Lessines, Belgium, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from six different countries, representing…

• Meliana Announces 30th Art Biennial with €4,500 Prize for 2026 festival-fair

  The Meliana City Council in Valencia has launched its 30th Art Biennial, an open call for artists of any nationality. Each participant may submit a single work in any technique or…

• Marlow Moss Retrospective in Berlin, Cao Fei's Ag Tech Show in Milan, Duchamp Survey at MoMA, and New Palma Art Fair festival-fair

  The Georg Kolbe Museum in Berlin is currently hosting a significant retrospective dedicated to British Constructivist Marlow Moss (1889–1958), featuring her sculptures and…