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August 2026 Must-See Exhibitions Across European Art Capitals

exhibition · 2026-08-06

This summer, major exhibitions across European capitals feature: - In Paris, the Fondation Louis Vuitton presents 'Calder. Rêver en équilibre' (running until August 16, 2026), a retrospective honoring Alexander Calder, coinciding with his 1926 move to France and the 50th anniversary of his passing. - The Albertina Museum in Vienna showcases 'Albertina — Collecting for the Future' (available until October 11, 2026), commemorating its 250th anniversary with pieces such as Dürer's 'Leprotto'. - Barcelona celebrates Antoni Gaudí's centenary with 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' at Casa Batlló (open until January 10, 2026). - In Lisbon, MAAT features 'Anna Maria Maiolino – Poetic Earth' (until August 31, 2026), highlighting her works from the 1970s and 80s. - London hosts Tate Modern's 'Frida: la nascita di un'icona' (until January 3, 2027) and the National Portrait Gallery's 'Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait' (until September 6, 2026).

Key facts

  • Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris hosts 'Calder. Rêver en équilibre' until August 16, 2026.
  • The Albertina Museum in Vienna celebrates 250 years with 'Collecting for the Future' until October 11, 2026.
  • Barcelona commemorates the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death with the inauguration of the Torre de Jesucristo at Sagrada Família.
  • Casa Batlló presents 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' until January 10, 2026.
  • MACBA in Barcelona hosts 'Centenario de Aurèlia Muñoz: Instalación al MACBA' until spring 2027.
  • MAAT in Lisbon shows 'Anna Maria Maiolino – Poetic Earth' until August 31, 2026.
  • Tate Modern in London presents 'Frida: la nascita di un'icona' until January 3, 2027.
  • National Portrait Gallery in London shows 'Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait' until September 6, 2026.
  • The National Gallery in London exhibits 'Zurbarán' until August 23, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Alexander Calder
  • Frank Gehry
  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Maria Cristina
  • Antoni Gaudí
  • Joan Miró
  • Aurèlia Muñoz
  • Anna Maria Maiolino
  • Frida Kahlo
  • Tracey Emin
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Francisco de Zurbarán

Institutions

  • Fondation Louis Vuitton
  • Albertina Museum
  • Sagrada Família
  • Casa Batlló
  • MACBA
  • MAAT
  • Tate Modern
  • National Portrait Gallery
  • The National Gallery

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Barcelona
  • Spain
  • Lisbon
  • Portugal
  • London
  • United Kingdom

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