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• DART Festival Opens Call for 2026 Edition in Barcelona, Focusing on Documentary Art Films festival-fair

  The ninth edition of the DART Festival is now accepting submissions for its event in Barcelona, scheduled for November 26 to 28, 2026. Established in 2017, the festival emphasizes…

• Photographic Social Vision Foundation Hosts Fourth Annual Photo Book Fair on Sant Jordi Day in Barcelona festival-fair

  On April 23, the Photographic Social Vision Foundation in Barcelona will host its fourth annual photo book fair, aligning with Sant Jordi Day. The event, which offers free entry,…

• PAD Paris Design Fair Returns to Tuileries Garden with 75 Galleries and Sustainable Biennale festival-fair

  The PAD Paris design fair opens at the Tuileries Garden from April 10 to 12, 2026, featuring 75 French and international galleries. Among notable participants, the newly…

• Thai Design Brands Showcase Material Innovation at Milan's Salone del Mobile 2026 festival-fair

  At the Host & Home 2026 exhibition, which will take place at Salone del Mobile in Milan from April 21 to 26, 2026, fifteen Thai design brands will present collections centered on…

• Aotearoa Art Fair 2025: Largest Edition with 65 Galleries and 200+ Artists festival-fair

  From April 30 to May 3, the Aotearoa Art Fair will be held at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. This edition is described by organizers as the most ambitious…

• Italian Press Praised 'La mattina scrivo' at Venice Film Festival festival-fair

  At the Mostra del Cinema di Venezia, Italian journalists consistently favored the film 'La mattina scrivo' during its competition screening. The movie, originally presented under…

• Lou Wall's Tall Grandma Quest Explores Identity and Medical History in Melbourne Comedy Festival Show festival-fair

  Stand-up comedian Lou Wall presents 'Where Are All the Tall Grandmas?' at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, running at Malthouse Theatre until 19 April. The show…

• Katseye Debuts Blonde Makeovers and New Music at Coachella Performance festival-fair

  Katseye's five members—Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeung, and Sophia Laforteza—are preparing for their Coachella set on Friday night from a Los Angeles…

• Giuseppe Califano's Silent Piano Experience Premieres 'Dancing' Album in Milan's Parco Sempione festival-fair

  On Sunday, April 12, 2026, pianist and composer Giuseppe Califano will present his new album 'Dancing' through an immersive Silent Piano Experience at Teatro Continuo Burri in…

• Capture Photography Festival Hosts Free Artist-Led Tours in Vancouver This Weekend festival-fair

  This weekend, the Capture Photography Festival offers two complimentary events that invite the community to explore contemporary photography. On April 11, 2026, Michelle Sound…

• SP-Arte 2026 Showcases Latin American Innovation with 180 Exhibitors at São Paulo's Bienal Pavilion festival-fair

  The 22nd edition of SP-Arte is set to take place from April 8 to 12 at the Bienal Pavilion in São Paulo, showcasing 180 exhibitors in the realms of art, design, and cultural…

• Museum of Life and Science Announces April 2026 Community Events Across North Carolina festival-fair

  The Museum of Life and Science has scheduled a series of public events throughout April 2026. On April 9, Book Harvest hosts a bilingual English/Spanish storytime with animal…

• Cats: The Jellicle Ball Revives Broadway with Ballroom Culture at Broadhurst Theatre festival-fair

  A bold revival of Cats opened on Tuesday at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York, reimagining the musical through ballroom culture. Codirected by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch,…

• Jean Paul Gaultier's Bodycon Mesh Anticipated for 2026 Met Gala's 'Fashion Is Art' Theme festival-fair

  The 2026 Met Gala will feature the dress code 'Fashion Is Art,' aligning with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition 'Costume Art' that examines the dressed…

• ICP Hosts Monthly Cameras and Coffee Photobook Swap Event in May 2026 festival-fair

  The International Center of Photography (ICP) organizes a monthly social gathering called Cameras and Coffee, scheduled for the second Saturday of each month. Admission is free…

• Habitat Expo 2026 Positions Itself as Mexico's Interior Design Benchmark festival-fair

  Habitat Expo has established itself as Mexico City's sole specialized interior design event, integrating architecture, design, and innovation as central pillars. The 2026 edition…

• Milan Design Week 2026: Key Launches and Events at Salone del Mobile festival-fair

  Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan will feature numerous new design launches and events during Milan Design Week. The guide highlights essential happenings for attendees to…

• Avignon Festival 2026 Embraces Doubt and Korean Performances Under Tiago Rodrigues festival-fair

  The 2026 Avignon Festival, directed by Tiago Rodrigues, will open on July 4 with Julien Gosselin's staging of "Maldoror" in the Cour d'honneur. A focus on doubt and extravagance…

• Marseille Hosts Festival of Accents Celebrating Regional Speech Diversity festival-fair

  Marseille and Aix-en-Provence will host the second edition of the Festival des accents from April 9 to 11, 2026. Organized by sociolinguist Médéric Gasquet-Cyrus and other…

• Dezeen Events Guide Publishes Digital Guide for Milan Design Week 2026 festival-fair

  Dezeen Events Guide has released a comprehensive digital guide for Milan design week 2026, scheduled from 20 to 26 April. The guide features an interactive map to assist visitors…

• UK Denies Kanye West Entry, Wireless Festival Cancelled Over Antisemitic Remarks festival-fair

  The UK Home Office refused entry to musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, citing his antisemitic statements. This decision led to the cancellation of his scheduled headline…

• Francesca Stano's Still Life Photography Transforms Fragile Objects into Emotional Narratives at Liquida Photofestival festival-fair

  Francesca Stano redefines still life photography by using fragile, temporary objects as emotional tools and symbolic containers to build personal, introspective narratives. Her…

• April 2026 Italian Theater Highlights: Premieres, Festivals, and Revivals Across the Peninsula festival-fair

  April 2026 will showcase a vibrant theater scene throughout Italy, featuring various premieres and festivals. In Milan, the Piccolo Teatro di Milano honors Daria Deflorian with a…

• Malta Biennale 2026 Launches with 130 Artists Exploring 'Clean | Clear | Cut' Theme festival-fair

  The second edition of Malta Biennale runs until 31 May 2026, featuring 130 artists from 43 nations across 11 weeks. Curator Rosa Martínez has selected projects that engage with…

• GAMeC and Accademia Carrara Launch 2026 Summer Campus with Expanded Educational Team festival-fair

  From June 9 to July 31 and then again from August 31 to September 11, 2026, GAMeC and Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Italy, will organize their summer campus. The initiative…

• Art Paris 2026 Returns to Grand Palais with 165 Galleries and Focus on Language and Repair festival-fair

  Art Paris 2026 will occupy the Grand Palais from April 9 to 12, marking the fair's 28th edition. This year's programming emphasizes modern and contemporary art with a specific…

• Andrew Erdos and Residents Showcase Craft at Jardin des Métiers d'Art et du Design During European Days of Crafts festival-fair

  The Jardin des Métiers d'Art et du Design (JAD) in Sèvres, France, hosts a vibrant open studio event on April 11 and 12, 2026, coinciding with the Journées européennes des métiers…

• Art Cologne revives Mallorca edition after 19-year hiatus, betting on island's matured art scene festival-fair

  From April 9 to 12, the Palau de Congressos de Palma will host Art Cologne Palma Mallorca, marking its first return to Spain since 2007. Fair director Daniel Hug points out the…

• Orshi Drozdik Discusses Underground Art and Feminist Practice at Art Brussels 2026 festival-fair

  On Sunday, April 26, at 11:30 AM, the Tribune will be the venue for an artist talk named 'Underground But Not Invisible' during Art Brussels. The discussion will be led by curator…

• Art Brussels Horizons Section Talk with Elen Braga and Zuzanna Czebatul Moderated by Devrim Bayar festival-fair

  On Saturday, April 25, from 4:00 to 4:50 PM, Art Brussels will present an artist talk at the Tribune featuring Elen Braga and Zuzanna Czebatul, with Devrim Bayar serving as the…

• Ana María Caballero to Present Trilingual Poetry Performance at Art Brussels festival-fair

  On April 24, Friday, from 1 to 1:50 PM at the Tribune, Ana María Caballero, a Colombian-American poet, will partake in a performative dialogue led by moderator Melissa Giardina.…

• Kenneth Tyler's Printmaking Legacy Celebrated with Catalogue Raisonné at IFPDA Print Fair festival-fair

  The National Gallery of Australia is presenting a new three-volume catalogue raisonné of master printer Kenneth E. Tyler at the IFPDA Print Fair, running from 9-12 April at New…

• Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 Expands with New Contract Forum, Collectible Design Section, and City-Wide Interventions festival-fair

  The 64th Salone del Mobile.Milano is set to take place from April 21 to 26, 2026, at Rho Fiera Milano, featuring more than 1,900 exhibitors across a vast area of 169,000 square…

• German Pavilion at Kerala Literature Festival 2026 Designed by The Purple Ink Studio festival-fair

  The Goethe Institute has tasked The Purple Ink Studio with creating the German Pavilion for the upcoming 2026 Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. Spanning 11,000 square…

• IFPDA Print Fair Returns to Park Avenue Armory with Expanded Focus festival-fair

  From April 9-11, the IFPDA Print Fair will take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, featuring 80 exhibitors and private dealers focused on drawings. Notable keynote…

• Ghidini1961 Partners with Brera Design Apartment for Milan's 2026 Design Week festival-fair

  At the 2026 Brera Design Week in Milan, Ghidini1961 teamed up with Brera Design Apartment located at Via Palermo 1, creating an elegant design space. The exhibition featured a…

• Lisa of Blackpink to Launch Historic K-Pop Las Vegas Residency 'Viva La Lisa' at Caesars Palace festival-fair

  Lisa, the K-pop star from Blackpink, will make history this November with her first Las Vegas residency, becoming the first K-pop artist to headline such a show. The residency,…

• Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Government Blocks Kanye West Entry festival-fair

  The Wireless Festival in London has been cancelled after the UK government refused permission for headliner Kanye West to enter the country. The musician, now known as Ye, was…

• Harry Styles Curates Genre-Defying Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre for 75th Anniversary festival-fair

  From June 11 to 21, 2026, Harry Styles will take the helm of the Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The lineup showcases a diverse…

• Fabrice Hyber's Monumental Inflatable Teddy Bears Welcome Visitors to Art Paris 2026 at Grand Palais festival-fair

  From April 9 to 12, 2026, the Grand Palais will host two impressive inflatable teddy bear sculptures by French artist Fabrice Hyber during Art Paris. The installation, titled "Ted…