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• Mandy El-Sayegh to Present New Works in Lehmann Maupin's Art Basel Hong Kong Display festival-fair

  Artist Mandy El-Sayegh will showcase two recent pieces from her Net-Grid collection at Art Basel Hong Kong. The works will be featured in the Kabinett area of Lehmann Maupin's…

• Australian Drag Duo Launches Supernatural Comedy Series Through Live Audience Funding Model festival-fair

  Australian drag performers Lazy Susan (Robbie Sinclair Ten Eyck) and Zelda Moon (Kane Bonato) have created 'The Witchy Girls,' a supernatural comedy web series. The…

• Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Guide: Exhibitions, Museums, and City-Wide Events festival-fair

  Art Basel Hong Kong returns in March 2026 with its fourteenth edition, featuring 240 galleries from 41 countries at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March…

• Five musical acts perform at De Los showcase during South by Southwest 2026 festival-fair

  During the 2026 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, the De Los showcase featured performances by five musical artists: Nezza, Eddy, Tropa Magica, Vanita Leo, and…

• Copenhagen Fashion Label Stem Showcases Innovative Craft Techniques festival-fair

  Stem, a Copenhagen-based fashion label founded by textile designer and weaver Sarah Brunnhuber, presented its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection during Copenhagen Fashion Week. The…

• TEFAF Maastricht Art Fair Reports Early Sales Following March Exhibition festival-fair

  The TEFAF art fair took place in Maastricht from March 14 to 19, featuring 276 galleries from around the world. The event showcased numerous artworks, with several sales already…

• U.S. Achieves Second Place in 2026 Winter Paralympics Medal Count with Historic Performances festival-fair

  The United States secured second position in the overall medal standings at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina, concluding on March 16. American athletes earned 24 total…

• ChangeNOW Environmental Solutions Event Features International Artists at Grand Palais festival-fair

  From March 30 to April 1, 2026, the ChangeNOW environmental solutions gathering will take place at the Grand Palais in Paris. The event will showcase works and performances by…

• TEFAF Maastricht's Challenge in Attracting Modern Collectors festival-fair

  TEFAF Maastricht, a long-established art fair, faces questions about its ability to compete in the current market. The event, held in Maastricht, Netherlands, is known for…

• Seven Irish Musical Artists Highlighted for St. Patrick's Day Celebration festival-fair

  A list of seven Irish musical acts has been compiled for St. Patrick's Day, showcasing contemporary talent across various genres. The featured artists include hip-hop trio KNEECAP…

• Pina Bausch's 'Palermo Palermo' Revival in Charleroi Dance Program festival-fair

  Pina Bausch's 1989 dance theater piece 'Palermo Palermo' is being revived in Charleroi, Belgium. The work, originally created after Bausch's company spent three weeks in Palermo,…

• Spanish Music Star Rosalia Launches Global Tour in Lyon festival-fair

  Spanish singer Rosalia started her worldwide concert series on Monday evening in Lyon, France. This follows the release of her innovative fourth album, which has achieved…

• Madrid Design Festival Launches New Collectible Design Fair Called Forma festival-fair

  Madrid Design Festival has introduced a new event called Forma, which focuses on collectible design. This inaugural edition occurs during the festival's ninth year of programming…

• Motus Presents Frankenstein Diptych Exploring Social Exclusion Through Shelley's Classic festival-fair

  The Italian theater company Motus premiered their diptych production 'Frankenstein_diptych (love story + history of hate)' at Bologna's Arena del Sole on March 14-15, 2026.…

• Fashion Highlights from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party festival-fair

  The Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2026 featured notable fashion appearances on the red carpet. Celebrities including Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah Paulson,…

• Musical Performance from 'Sinners' Featured at Academy Awards Ceremony festival-fair

  During the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, musicians Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq presented a live rendition of the song 'I Lied to You.' This composition serves as a key…

• Hofesh Shechter Company Presents Dream-Inspired Dance Production at Adelaide Festival festival-fair

  The Hofesh Shechter Company from the UK performed 'Theatre of Dreams' at the Adelaide Festival's Festival Theatre from March 13 to 15, 2026. The production explores dreamscapes…

• Gianluca Matarrese's Documentary 'Il quieto vivere' Premieres at International Film Festivals festival-fair

  Gianluca Matarrese's documentary 'Il quieto vivere' (titled 'I Want Her Dead' in English) had its international premiere at IDFA - Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, running…

• Controversy Over Russian Pavilion Participation at Venice Biennale festival-fair

  The Russian pavilion will participate in the Venice Biennale despite significant controversy and opposing viewpoints from various stakeholders. Biennale President Pietrangelo…

• Turin to Host International Art Research Expo in 2026 Featuring Global Academies festival-fair

  Turin will host the Art Research World Expo (ARWE) from May 25-30, 2026, with exhibitions continuing until June 6. This international event, curated by Salvo Bitonti, director of…

• Cinema-focused residency concludes Olobionte project in Italy's Marche region festival-fair

  The Olobionte project, a cultural initiative in Val di Fiastra, Marche, is concluding with a film production residency from March 8 to 29, 2026. This program, part of the broader…

• African Product Keynote Showcases Emerging Design Innovations festival-fair

  A recent keynote presentation focused on product design developments across Africa, highlighting the work of a new wave of designers, developers, and entrepreneurs. These creators…

• Global Sketching Challenge Celebrates 10th Year with #OneWeek100People Initiative festival-fair

  The #OneWeek100People challenge, co-founded by artists Liz Steel and Marc Taro Holmes, encourages participants worldwide to create 100 sketches of people within seven days. Now in…

• Art Basel Qatar Opens Amid Criticism, Iranian Cultural Sites Damaged in Strikes festival-fair

  The inaugural Art Basel Qatar launched in Doha last month, establishing a new art fair destination in the Persian Gulf region. Concurrently, military strikes by the US and Israel…

• Art Basel Qatar Opens Amid Criticism of Gulf Autocracies and Cultural Heritage Damage in Iran festival-fair

  In February 2026, Art Basel launched a new fair in Doha, Qatar, establishing the Persian Gulf nation as an emerging art market destination. Concurrently, the art world faces…

• Six Nations Rugby Championship 2026: Complete Tournament Overview festival-fair

  The Six Nations rugby tournament for 2026 is scheduled to begin in March 2026. The event features national teams from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales…

• Entertainment Guide Features Film Releases and Documentary on Glasgow Community Action festival-fair

  A weekly entertainment guide highlights several new releases, including a dark comedy film starring Glen Powell and directed by John Patton Ford, a romance film adaptation of a…

• Leonardo da Vinci Studio Version of 'Salvator Mundi' Displayed at TEFAF Art Fair festival-fair

  A painting attributed to the studio of Leonardo da Vinci, known as the 'de Ganay' version of 'Salvator Mundi,' has been presented at the TEFAF art fair. This work shares visual…

• The Unconformity Festival Launches Paid Artist Positions for 2027 Event festival-fair

  The Unconformity has initiated a new program offering three part-time employment contracts to Tasmanian artists. These Ongoing Artist positions provide 18-month contracts from May…

• OVNi Biennale 2026 in Nice to Feature Multidisciplinary Art and Performances festival-fair

  The OVNi Biennale 2026, also referenced as Perfomancia, will take place in Nice from November 13 to November 29, 2026, with daily hours from 2 PM to 7 PM. This event aims to…

• TEFAF Maastricht Art Fair Reports Strong Sales Across Diverse Artworks festival-fair

  The TEFAF art fair in Maastricht saw robust sales despite global tensions, with 277 dealers from 24 countries participating. Dealers reported positive results across various…

• LACMA's Third Weekends Return with Spring Programming Featuring Talks, Exhibitions, and Workshops festival-fair

  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is hosting its Third Weekends series from March 19 to March 22, 2026. The event includes a discussion titled Reimagining Monuments with…

• Recommended Stage Productions for 2026 in London and Other UK Venues festival-fair

  A guide highlights notable theatrical performances scheduled for 2026, focusing on both highly praised existing shows and anticipated new productions. The recommendations cover…

• Pragovka Gallery Announces Open Call for Pragicomedionale Performance Festival 2026 festival-fair

  Pragovka Gallery has launched an open call for the second Pragicomedionale Performance Festival, scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026 at the Pragovka complex. Applications…

• Free Arts NYC Hosts 26th Annual Gala in New York City festival-fair

  The 26th edition of the Free Arts NYC Gala took place at WSA in New York City. The event featured notable attendees and included both a main gathering and an after party.…

• Cheltenham Festival Concludes with Final Day Racing Events festival-fair

  The Cheltenham Festival, a major horse racing event, is concluding with its fourth and final day of competition. The event features multiple races including the prestigious Gold…

• Icelandic Filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason Discusses Creative Process at London Film Festival festival-fair

  Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason, known for his distinctive filmmaking style, shared insights into his creative methods during an interview at the London Film Festival. The…

• Italian Cultural Festivals in Late March 2026 festival-fair

  In March 2026, Italy is set to host a variety of cultural events. The Flashback Habitat in Turin will feature 'sta cosa del JAZZ' from March 13-20, followed by REARVIEWMIRROR…

• Bergamo Film Meeting 44 Explores Cinema's Past, Present, and Future festival-fair

  The Bergamo Film Meeting 44 festival addresses challenges facing cinema in the digital age, contrasting with recent comments by actor Timothée Chalamet about declining interest in…

• Rapper Jyeuhair to Perform at Olympia Following Breakthrough on Nouvelle École festival-fair

  Rapper and musician Jyeuhair will perform at the Olympia venue on March 19. He gained recognition through his appearance on the television program Nouvelle École, where his…