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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 28, 2026 visibility 17 link 8 artists, 2 galleries

First gallery for Pan-African contemporary art in San Francisco to open in 2026.

San Francisco’s first gallery dedicated entirely to Pan-African contemporary art, the Art of Contemporary Africa (AOCA), will open on February 12, 2026, at the Minnesota Street Project in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Founded by industry veteran Craig Mark and South African photographer Clint Strydom, the gallery represents both leading and emerging African artists working across various media. Its inaugural group exhibition, “Afropop,” features artists including Dr. Esther Mahlangu, Ayanda Mabulu, Noria Mabasa, Willie Bester, Clint Strydom, Médéric Turay, and Samuel Allerton. AOCA is the sister gallery to The Melrose Gallery in Johannesburg and has already participated in major art fairs such as Expo Chicago, 1-54 New York, the Seattle Art Fair, and the Atlanta Art Fair.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 1, 2026 visibility 20 link 14 artists, 3 galleries

Art Gallery Shows in Bangkok to Check Out in February

A guide highlights several art exhibitions currently on view in Bangkok for February 2026. Key shows include 'Minsterwood' by Belgian artist Director Jacq (Wayn Traub) at River City Bangkok, featuring hand-embroidered textile works; 'Roots & Rituals', the inaugural exhibition at the newly relaunched AGNI gallery, featuring artists Swatchrokorn Wannasorn and Dishon Yuldash; and 'Undo Planet: Part 2', a large-scale group exhibition addressing climate change at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

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museum exhibitions schedule May 22, 2026 visibility 8 link 4 artists

Phyllida Barlow: Disruptor review – sexy latex and gobs of gum as a stately home gets trashed

Phyllida Barlow's posthumous exhibition "Disruptor" at Wolterton Hall in Norfolk transforms the 18th-century Palladian mansion with her signature chaotic sculptures made from cheap materials like latex, cardboard, foam, and plywood. Works such as "Untitled: Stacked Chairs" and "Loaf" are installed throughout the stately home, clashing with its opulent interiors and historic treasures. The show, curated by artistic director Simon Oldfield, also includes a concurrent solo exhibition by Daisy Parris titled "Fist Full of Dreams."

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 28, 2025 visibility 13 link 4 artists

PROGETTO, a new project space for contemporary art opened in Lecce

A new contemporary art space called Progetto opened in Lecce, Italy, on June 28, 2019, with a solo exhibition titled "fortaleza" by artist ektor garcia. Founded by artist Jamie Sneider, who splits time between the United States and Puglia, the space is located in a 16th-century building in the ancient Jewish quarter of the baroque city. Progetto will host international artists for short residencies and exhibitions, fostering dialogue with the region's history and landscape.

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