Canvas Magazine Previews 2026 Biennials, Fairs, and Museum Openings

Canvas, a premier contemporary art magazine in the Middle East, has published its latest issue featuring a cover image of Ali Cherri's 'A Mouth, A Wound' (2024), which will debut at the CCA Tashkent's inaugural exhibition. The issue explores how history and archives shape contemporary cultural narratives. Key announcements include Haitham Al Busafi representing Oman at the Venice Biennale 2026, the second edition of the Korkut Sonic Arts Triennale, the Barjeel Art Foundation opening a museum in 2028, medallists for the 2026 Art Basel Awards, and details for the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art. Other features examine the purpose of local fairs through CI Bloom 2026, group shows at SAMoCA and Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Kamrooz Aram's exhibition at Alexander Gray Associates, and Mounira Al Solh's 'Nested Worlds' at Arnolfini. The magazine also profiles Gayane Umerova + Studio KO, Maktoum Al Maktoum, and Sultan Al Remeithi.