ARTIndia and Vadehra Art Collaborate for ‘Next/Now’ Exhibition in Delhi

A group exhibition titled 'Next/Now' will open in New Delhi on 29 May 2026, organized by ARTIndia Magazine and Vadehra Art Gallery. The show features 30 emerging artists selected from ARTIndia's '30 Under 30' list, working across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and mixed media. The opening coincides with Defence Colony Gallery Night, and partial proceeds will support the ARTIndia Care Fund, which provides medical care for young artists.

Bouchra Khalili “Circles and Storytellers” at Mosaic Rooms, London

Mosaic Rooms in London has reopened with "Circles and Storytellers," the first public UK solo exhibition by French-Moroccan multidisciplinary artist and educator Bouchra Khalili. The show features interconnected works including *The Circle Project* (2023), a mixed media installation that explores themes of civic imagination and alternative forms of community and belonging.

A historic alliance: Inside the strategic partnership between M+ and the Centre Pompidou

M+ museum in Hong Kong and the Centre Pompidou in Paris have announced a strategic partnership, marking a significant cross-cultural collaboration between two major institutions. The alliance will involve joint exhibitions, curatorial exchanges, and shared programming, aiming to deepen ties between Asian and European art scenes. The partnership is seen as a historic move to foster dialogue and knowledge-sharing across continents.

Beyond the Streets at La Villette’s Grande Halle: the exhibition dedicated to the legends of graffiti and street art

"Beyond the Streets," a major exhibition dedicated to graffiti and street art, opens at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris from May 27 to August 30, 2026. Featuring over 100 artists including Futura 2000, Shepard Fairey, Invader, JonOne, André Saraiva, Felipe Pantone, Mister Cartoon, Vhils, Yoshi Omori, JR, Ozzie Juarez, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Kenny Scharf, Paul Insect, and Tim Conlon, the show spans 3,600 square meters with historic works, new pieces, archives, and immersive installations. Highlights include a train car installation, a mural by JonOne, a gallery dedicated to Shepard Fairey, "The Cosmic Cave" by Kenny Scharf, "The Marionette Workshop" by Paul Insect, and a section on the Beastie Boys and French hip-hop, including outfits from Dapper Dan and T-shirts from Driss Dendoune's collection.

A&E: Frederick Hammersley painting exhibition at The Fred

Frederick Hammersley, an American artist who served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II, met Pablo Picasso in occupied Paris while making signs for the war effort. The article announces an exhibition of Hammersley's paintings at The Fred, highlighting this historical connection between the two artists.

Art fair showcases Beijing’s evolution as cultural destination - China Daily

The Beijing Dangdai Art Fair opened on Thursday at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center, running through Sunday. It features a wide range of works from late artist Zao Wou-ki’s tiny sketch drafts to large-scale installation art and robot pieces co-developed by artists and tech companies. Galleries from Beijing’s 798 art zone, other Chinese cities, and international institutions are participating. The fair also marks the launch of the 2026 Beijing Art Season, which includes Beijing Design Week and Gallery Weekend Beijing, and offers an off-site exhibition at WONDER · China World Mall through May 31.

Karen Swami - En galerie

Karen Swami is making a name in contemporary ceramics with works that combine clean lines, technical innovation, and striking surface effects, earning recognition from collectors and major institutions. At Galerie Minsky in Paris, she reinterprets the Japanese art of kintsugi: instead of highlighting cracks with gold, she grows porcelain flowers from the fissures, transforming repair into a vital, organic gesture. The exhibition, titled "Karen Swami. Hana is the new Kintsugi," runs at Galerie Minsky, 37 rue Vaneau, Paris 7e.

The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend

The Financial Times' critics have curated a list of the most compelling art exhibitions to see in London during 2026, featuring shows dedicated to Henry Moore, Cecily Brown, Tracey Emin, and Francisco de Zurbarán. The recommendations span a range of styles and periods, from modern sculpture to contemporary painting and Baroque still lifes, offering a diverse cultural itinerary for weekend visitors.

At the 2026 Biennale, the Bulgarian Pavilion Transforms into a Political Laboratory to Explore the Present

Alla Biennale 2026 il Padiglione della Bulgaria si trasforma in laboratorio politico per esplorare il presente

The Bulgarian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, housed in the Sala Tiziano of the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli, has been transformed into a speculative political laboratory by The Federation of Minor Practices. Curated by Martina Yordanova, the project features an all-female group of artists—Veneta Androva, Gery Georgieva, Maria Nalbantova, and Rayna Teneva—whose four films serve as "signals" exploring tensions around ecology, media systems, disinformation, and collective responsibility. The pavilion is conceived as a research headquarters from the near future, open until November 22, 2026.

MINISO Launches World’s First MINISO Gallery in Shanghai with Exhibition by Indonesian Artist RYOL

MINISO has opened the world's first MINISO Gallery in Shanghai, featuring an exhibition by Indonesian artist RYOL. The gallery marks the lifestyle brand's expansion into the art space, blending retail with curated visual art experiences.

Lucia Pietroiusti and Filipa Ramos Named Convenors for Norway’s Bergen Assembly

Bergen Assembly, the triennial art platform in Bergen, Norway, has named Lucia Pietroiusti and Filipa Ramos as convenors for its 2028 edition. The duo, known for their collaborative project “The Shape of a Circle in the Mind of a Fish,” will conduct part of their research publicly and work closely with the city. Pietroiusti is curator of the Sixth Autostrada Biennale and founder of Serpentine Gallery’s General Ecology initiative; Ramos teaches at FHNW Academy of Art and Design and is curator of the 2027 Lofoten International Art Festival. A “Prelude” event begins September 12, 2025.

Artist to Watch: Hugo Toro Explores Origin, Belonging, and Identity in Emotionally-Charged Paintings

French-Mexican artist Hugo Toro is debuting his first solo art exhibition in the United States at Perrotin New York on May 20, 2026. The show features over a dozen paintings and sculptures that explore themes of origin, belonging, and identity, with water serving as a recurring metaphor for memory. Toro, who also works in architecture and interior design, describes his creative process as instinctive, starting from emotional impulses and moving from abstraction toward figuration.

Vibrant Miniature Dioramas Burst from Vintage Compacts by Shannon Taylor

Shannon Taylor creates vibrant miniature dioramas inside vintage cosmetic compacts, using watercolor on paper to depict scenes ranging from dusky woodlands to fantastical landscapes with mythical creatures like mermaids and unicorns. She sources the compacts from flea markets, vintage shops, and friends. Taylor is preparing for a solo exhibition titled 'Minor Mending' at Modern Eden in San Francisco opening August 6, and her work is also included in 'Common Waters' at Arch Enemy Arts. Additionally, she curated 'Fairyland @ 75: A Legacy of Magic' at the Oakland Museum of California, organized on behalf of Children's Fairyland, where she serves as Director of Art and Restoration.

“Ekrani i Artit” at Shkodër

The 9th edition of Ekrani i Artit, an event dedicated to experimental cinema, video art, and contemporary visual culture, will take place in Shkodër from 27 to 31 May 2026. The five-day program brings together artists, filmmakers, curators, and audiences from Albania and abroad, organized for the second year through a collaborative effort.

Visit these exhibits to touch art with your hands in Delhi

Two exhibitions in Delhi, 'Paper and Play' at Gallery XXL and 'Pulp Bazaar' at Pulp Society, are opening in June 2026, inviting visitors to physically interact with art. 'Paper and Play', curated by Priyanshi Saxena, offers books, games, zines, toys, and artist books in a participatory, chill environment. 'Pulp Bazaar', the fourth edition by Pulp Society, is a playful summer exhibition featuring zines, prints, communal reading tables with South Asian art publications, and odd little objects, with workshops and surprises. Both events are free and emphasize tactile engagement over traditional fine art norms.

Coral Springs museum to honor Clyde Butcher, America at 250 before its relocation

The Coral Springs Museum of Art will present a double-feature exhibition from June 5 to August 1, 2025, as its final show before relocating to the Cornerstone complex in downtown Coral Springs. The exhibition includes "Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography," featuring 45 large-format prints of Everglades and global landscapes by the renowned photographer, and "Across this Land: America at 250," a multimedia contemporary collection exploring landscapes, waterways, and urban environments in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. The museum will also host a lecture and book signing with Clyde Butcher on June 13.