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• Casino Royale Open Seeyousound Festival in Turin with Film and Concert festival-fair

  The 12th edition of the Seeyousound International Music Film Festival, Italy's inaugural music-cinema festival, commenced in Turin on February 3, 2026, spotlighting the Italian…

• Peter Jackson to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at 79th Cannes Film Festival festival-fair

  The 79th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled for May 12-23, 2026, will present an honorary Palme d'Or to New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson. Festival president Iris Knobloch and…

• Fashion Month Blends Runway Shows with Performance Art and Cross-Sector Collaborations festival-fair

  During Fashion Month's transition from Milan to Paris, runway presentations increasingly resemble performance art and temporary exhibitions rather than traditional fashion shows.…

• Barcelona Theater Series Presents Four Interconnected Performances festival-fair

  In recent weeks, Barcelona has hosted four theatrical productions that form a cohesive artistic program rather than isolated events. The performances took place at Teatre Nacional…

• Castello di Rivoli Announces 2026 Public Program with Site-Specific Performances and Collaborations festival-fair

  Castello di Rivoli has unveiled its 2026 Public Program, curated by Alberto Groja. The initiative transforms the museum's peripheral spaces through site-specific performances,…

• Madrid's Spring 2026 Art Season: Key Exhibitions During ArcoMadrid festival-fair

  The art season in Madrid for spring 2026 aligns with ArcoMadrid and boasts a variety of exhibitions. At the Reina Sofía, visitors can explore five displays, such as Alberto…

• Contemporary Ceramics Gain Recognition Through Dedicated Art Fairs festival-fair

  The contemporary ceramics market is expanding, with specialized art fairs emerging globally to elevate the medium's status. Recent events include Ceramic Brussels and cerArtmic…

• Aesthetica and Audible launch London Listening Pitch event celebrating sound-led documentary filmmaking festival-fair

  On March 23, 2026, London's ICA will host the Aesthetica x Audible Listening Pitch celebration, marking five years of producing short documentaries that emphasize the role of…

• Brecht and Weill's 'Mahagonny' Opera Staged in Mexico City by National Opera Company festival-fair

  The National Opera Company of Mexico will present 'The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny' at Mexico City's Palacio de Bellas Artes. This production, directed by Marcelo…

• Exposed 2026: Torino’s Diffuse Photography Festival Expands to 18 Venues festival-fair

  The third edition of Exposed, a photography festival in Torino, is set to take place from April 9 to June 2, 2026, with Walter Guadagnini at the helm. This year, the festival will…

• Art Collector Magazine partners with Art Central Hong Kong 2026 as media collaborator festival-fair

  Art Collector Magazine has entered into a media partnership with Art Central Hong Kong for its 2026 edition. The art fair will take place at Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong,…

• Arte Al Límite Participates in ARCOmadrid 2026 Contemporary Art Fair festival-fair

  Arte Al Límite is participating in ARCOmadrid 2026, Spain's International Contemporary Art Fair, which marks its 45th edition. The event takes place from March 4 to 8 in Madrid,…

• PichiAvo Creates Atlas Mural in Medellín During Street Art Festival festival-fair

  The Spanish artist duo PichiAvo has completed their first large-scale mural in Colombia, titled 'Atlas,' as part of the Medellín Street Art Festival. The work features the…

• Xposure Festival: War photographers on ethics and relationships festival-fair

  At the Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah, war photographers Anastasia Taylor-Lind, Giles Clarke, and Kiana Hayeri discussed the ethical dimensions of conflict…

• European Museums Host Special Night Programming on May 23, 2026 festival-fair

  On May 23, 2026, European museums will open their doors for special nighttime programming during La Nuit européenne des musées. Participating institutions across Europe will offer…

• Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2026 Focuses on Fashion with Morocco as Guest Country festival-fair

  The Festival de l'histoire de l'art, a national event organized by the French Ministry of Culture, will hold its 15th edition on June 1, 2026, at the Château de Fontainebleau in…

• Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy Celebrates 20th Edition with 24/7 Outdoor Installations festival-fair

  The 20th edition of Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy, a contemporary art event, will run from June 20, 2026, to September 27, 2026. Artworks will be installed across natural sites in…

• Forlì Campus Hosts New Live Music Series NUVOLOGRAMMI festival-fair

  The Volume Bar at the University of Forlì campus will host three live music events from March to May as part of NUVOLOGRAMMI, a new series promoted by the Centro Studi Leonardo…

• Bruxelles 2026: Renaissance, Art Fair, and Kanal Opening festival-fair

  Brussels is set to enjoy a vibrant cultural year in 2026, highlighted by several key exhibitions and events. The Bozar will host "Bellezza e Bruttezza," curated by Chiara Rabbi…

• TEFAF Maastricht 2026: 276 Galleries, Ancient to Contemporary, Across 24 Nations festival-fair

  The 2026 TEFAF Maastricht is set to take place at MECC Maastricht from March 14 to 19, with preview days on March 12 and 13. This event, organized by The European Fine Art…

• FACC Festival Transforms Catalan Town with Urban Art Installations festival-fair

  The Festival d'Arts al Carrer de Calldetenes (FACC) presents contemporary urban art in the Spanish town of Calldetenes, located in Catalonia's Osona region near Barcelona. This…

• March Theatre and Dance Premieres Across Italy festival-fair

  March 2026 brings a wave of new theatre and dance productions across Italy. At Teatro Strehler in Milan, Claudio Longhi directs a stage adaptation of the 1951 film 'Miracolo a…

• ArcoMadrid 2026: Gallerists Protest VAT Inequality as Fair Opens festival-fair

  Spain's largest contemporary art fair, ArcoMadrid 2026, took place at Ifema from March 4 to 8, showcasing 211 galleries representing 30 nations. Spanish gallerists have protested…

• Pictoplasma Berlin 2026 Conference Focuses on Character-Driven Art and Storytelling festival-fair

  The Pictoplasma conference will hold its 22nd edition in Berlin from May 7 to 10, 2026, at the silent green venue. This gathering brings together artists, illustrators, animators,…

• Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2026 to Launch as a Design Platform in March festival-fair

  The Malaysian International Furniture Fair will hold its 32nd edition from March 4 to 7, 2026, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This event positions…

• Haile Gerima's Documentary 'Black Lions, Roman Wolves' Premieres at Berlinale Forum festival-fair

  Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima presented his latest documentary 'Black Lions, Roman Wolves' in its world premiere at the Berlinale Forum. The film represents three decades of…

• Milano Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026-27: A Season of Caution festival-fair

  Autumn/Winter 2026-27 Milan Fashion Week took place alongside the Sanremo 2026 music festival, which was delayed because of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, leading to divided…

• GAMeC Launches Film Series on Education and Freedom Inspired by Paulo Freire and bell hooks festival-fair

  GAMeC, in partnership with Lab 80 film and the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Bergamo, presents 'A Practice of Freedom,' a film…

• Radio GAMeC Launches 'Pedagogy of Hope' as Venice Biennale Collateral Event festival-fair

  Radio GAMeC, the digital platform of GAMeC – Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Bergamo, is launching its seventh edition titled 'Pedagogy of Hope' as a Collateral Event…

• London Cultural Highlights for March 2026: Exhibitions, Festivals, and Performances festival-fair

  London's cultural calendar for March 2026 features several notable events. The Barbican Art Gallery is hosting the first UK solo exhibition and largest European retrospective of…

• Marco Boarino dirige cerimonia apertura Paralimpiadi con arte contemporanea festival-fair

  Il regista Marco Boarino dirigerà la cerimonia di apertura delle Paralimpiadi di Milano-Cortina il 6 marzo 2026 all'Arena di Verona, monumento UNESCO. Boarino, chiamato da Alfredo…

• LA Art Week Event Coverage and Observations festival-fair

  LA Art Week was covered by Art Daddy, who described the experience as demanding and extensive, comparing it to a challenging mountain trek without a clear endpoint. The coverage…

• Observations from Los Angeles Art Week Activities festival-fair

  Los Angeles Art Week recently took place, featuring a series of art-related events and gatherings. The occasion involved multiple activities such as exhibitions, dinners, and…

• Singapore Art Week Sparks Controversy Over Celebrity Invitations and LACMA's Fundraising Efforts festival-fair

  During Singapore Art Week, local artists expressed their frustration over the tourism board's decision to invite big-name celebrities like Nick Jonas, Zhu Zhu, and Ha Ji-Won.…

• Taipei Biennial 2025 Explores Longing and Geopolitics Through Art festival-fair

  Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath curated the 14th Taipei Biennial, titled 'Whispers on the Horizon,' at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition featured Anna Jermolaewa's 'On…

• Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair Returns for Ninth Edition in March 2026 festival-fair

  The Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary (PBM+C) art fair, organized by Art Miami, will hold its ninth iteration from March 19 to 22, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center…

• OFFF Barcelona 2026 Festival Returns with Focus on Collaborative Creativity festival-fair

  The 26th edition of OFFF Barcelona will take place from April 16 to 18, 2026 at Disseny Hub Barcelona. This design and creativity festival brings together professionals from…

• Irish Embassy Hosts Samuel Beckett Biennale Launch Event in London festival-fair

  In February 2026, Arts Over Borders organized an event at the Irish Embassy in London to launch Ireland's Northern Literary Lands initiative and the Samuel Beckett Biennale. The…

• Joko Anwar's Horror Film 'Ghost in the Cell' Premieres at Berlinale Forum festival-fair

  Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar debuted his latest horror feature, 'Ghost in the Cell' (Hantu Dalam Penjara), at the 76th Berlinale festival in the Forum section. The movie blends…

• Frieze Los Angeles 2026 Opens with Strong Sales Led by Njideka Akunyili Crosby Work festival-fair

  The Frieze Los Angeles art fair commenced its 2026 edition on February 26th at Santa Monica Airport, beginning with VIP previews. Early transactions were notable, with David…