Hotel and art hub Casabianca opens on Italy's Lake Como

The De Santis family, accomplished hoteliers on Lake Como, has opened Casabianca, a new hotel and art hub in a 1930 villa designed by Piero Ponci. The property features three apartment-style suites launching later this year, while its lower floors are already open to the public for €15, displaying around 50 works from the family's collection of post-war Italian art, including pieces by Arte Povera artists such as Alighiero Boetti, Mario Merz, and Jannis Kounellis. The venture is the latest in a series of heritage hotel restorations by the family, who previously revived the Grand Hotel Tremezzo and Passalacqua.

Which exhibitions and museums to visit in the evening this May in Paris?

Quels expos et musées voir en nocturne en ce mois de mai à Paris ?

Paris museums and galleries are extending their hours for evening visits in May, with many offering late-night openings on specific weekdays. The Palais de Tokyo is open until 10pm daily except Tuesday, the Musée du Luxembourg stays open until 10pm on Mondays, and the BnF Richelieu site is open until 8pm on Tuesdays. The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, newly relocated near the Louvre, welcomes visitors until 10pm on Tuesdays, while the Jeu de Paume stays open until 9pm on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, the Musée du Louvre extends its hours until 9pm, alongside other museums. Current exhibitions include shows dedicated to Leonora Carrington, Martin Parr, and Nan Goldin, among others.

Museums and Art Galleries to Visit in Tokyo

This article provides a guide to notable museums and art galleries in Tokyo, including the Mori Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, The National Art Center Tokyo, Yayoi Kusama Museum, teamLab Planets Tokyo, Creative Museum Tokyo, and Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Each entry includes details on opening hours, addresses, and highlights such as immersive installations, contemporary art collections, and unique architectural settings.

Oodles of Art Shows to Ogle Over This Fall

Santa Barbara's fall 2025 art season offers a diverse array of exhibitions across museums and galleries, from contemporary printmaking at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Impressionist masterworks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Highlights include John Comer's seascapes at Santa Barbara Fine Art, David Florimbi's retrospective at the new Separate Reality gallery, and a joint show by Joan Rosenberg-Dent and Sarita Reynolds at Art & Soul Gallery. The California Nature Art Museum also celebrates its 25th anniversary with a solo exhibition by founder Patti Jacquemain.

Stirling Art Collection awarded National Significance status

The University of Stirling's Art Collection has been designated a Collection of National Significance by Museums Galleries Scotland, joining four other collections receiving the honor on International Museums Day. The collection comprises over 800 prints, paintings, and sculptures, many displayed across the campus, particularly in the A-listed Pathfoot Building. Founded on a policy set by Principal Dr Tom Cottrell in 1967 to allocate 1% of building costs for art, the collection has grown through purchases and donations, including 14 works by Scottish Colourist J.D. Fergusson gifted by Margaret Morris. The collection team runs exhibitions, workshops, and an Artist in Residence programme to integrate art into university life.

The Kimbell's January 2026 Schedule

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced its January 2026 schedule, headlined by the special exhibition "Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection," running through January 25. The month-long program includes a wide range of free events such as Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studios, docent tours, lectures like "Women of a Certain Age" by Jessica L. Fripp, film screenings including "Destination: Ancient Rome," family festivals, sensory-friendly hours, and guided tours of the museum's iconic buildings designed by Louis I. Kahn and Renzo Piano.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art receives Oaxacan artwork to honor local teacher

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has received a collection of Oaxacan prints donated in memory of Ellen Barth, a longtime art teacher at St. Pius Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The donation was organized by her husband, Chuck Barth, a local artist and former Mount Mercy University instructor, who worked with museum staff and Oaxacan artists to select works reflecting the culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, where the couple spent part of each year. The museum plans to feature the collection in an exhibition, though it is booked through 2027, and will also use the works in future displays and educational programs.

City Hall to mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 with art exhibition

City Hall in New York City will mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an art exhibition organized by former NYPD officer Paul McCormack, who lost most of his sight due to chemicals at the cleanup site, and his wife Nicola McClean, a photographer. Their nonprofit, Ground Zero 360, is showcasing more than 30 works from a collection of over 120 pieces created by more than 60 international artists for the 10-year anniversary in 2011. The exhibition includes photographs, drawings, paintings, and mixed media, and features a portrait of Moira Smith, the only female NYPD officer killed on 9/11. The display will be open for two months starting Monday.

Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon this week

Central Oregon’s art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this week across Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, and Redmond. Notable highlights include Jana Charl’s mixed-media showcase "This is not a Love Story" at Art Adventure Gallery, Hilary Baker’s moth-themed "Prophets" at the High Desert Museum, and a collection of literary-inspired quilts at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The offerings span various mediums, from nomadic woven macramé and custom jewelry to volcanic science explorations and historic cartography.

Secret garden bursts into colour with new art exhibition

The Castle Gardens in Malton has launched its first open-air art exhibition, featuring a collection of paintings and sculptures by local artists. Staged by the community interest company You will be CIC, the artworks are mounted directly onto the landscape's veteran trees to create an accessible cultural trail. The initiative is part of the broader Ryedale Gateway Project Trail, which aims to expand public art across the Malton and Norton areas.

Two spectacular art exhibitions coming to Andover

Two new exhibitions are opening at Unity Art Studio in Andover's Chantry Centre. Serena Read presents 'Peace and Chaos,' a mixed-media collection exploring urban and natural environments, while fellow resident artist Steve Harrington-Ellsmore showcases 'Inhabiting the Real.'

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Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool is celebrating its 115th birthday in 2026 with a winter exhibitions programme that includes a giant birthday cake drawing installation in the foyer, the largest-ever Grundy Open Exhibition for local artists, newly commissioned paintings by locally based artist Jayne Simpson, and a collection spotlight exhibition themed around 1926 featuring loans from Showtown History Centre. The gallery invites the public to a special launch on January 24, 2026, and the exhibitions run through March 7.

Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery set to elevate Penang's global cultural presence

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, Penang, is set to officially open in December. The eight-storey, 8,076-square-metre gallery, valued at RM100 million, will feature a collection titled "The Vicissitudes of Life" comprising 99 artworks by founder Professor Lin Xiang Xiong, addressing global issues such as war, pollution, and poverty. The launch ceremony was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Malaysia’s youngest solo art exhibitor debuts at Sunway Square Mall

A young Malaysian artist, recognized as the country's youngest solo art exhibitor, has debuted their exhibition at Sunway Square Mall. The showcase features a collection of original works, marking a significant milestone for the emerging talent in Malaysia's local art scene.

"Adorata: The Path of Enlovement" art exhibition and book debut in Phoenix

Rogue Valley artist and spiritual teacher Tiziana DellaRovere has launched a multi-media exhibition and book debut titled "Adorata: The Path of Enlovement" at the Langford Art Gallery in Phoenix, Oregon. The project features a collection of sculptures, paintings, and an illustrated book that explores the divine feminine through the figure of Mother Mary, focusing on themes of compassion and introspection.

ARTISTS ADAM RUSSELL & KELLY LEVER RETURN TO JAG GALLERY WITH ‘COASTLINE’

Artists Adam Russell and Kelly Lever, the duo behind Key West Pottery, are reuniting for a joint exhibition titled 'Coastline' at JAG Gallery in Key West. Opening April 8, the show features a collection of paintings that explore the intersection of land and sea, drawing inspiration from the couple's global travels. While the two maintain distinct individual styles, the works reflect a creative collision born from their shared studio practice and personal partnership.

Trudi’s artwork lights up Abbeyeix Library this Christmas

Retired art teacher Trudi Killeen from Ballinakill is exhibiting a collection of watercolour paintings at Abbeyleix Library in Ireland throughout December. The exhibition features local scenes including Heywood Gardens, Gill’s Pond, Castle Durrow, and Abbeyleix Library itself, along with vibrant depictions of shops on Main Street Portlaoise and forestry scenes. Killeen, who graduated in art and held her first exhibition at Queen’s University Belfast in the 1960s, has been painting for decades and now works from her studio overlooking Gill’s Pond.

Local Artist David Hughes MBE celebrates 100th Birthday with charity art exhibition

Local artist David Hughes MBE is celebrating his 100th birthday with a charity art exhibition titled *Celebration* at Arts Centre Washington, running from 20 November to 20 December 2025. He has donated a collection of his paintings to STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, to raise funds for the Stroke Unit Fund and the Vision Appeal, which supports a new Eye Hospital in Sunderland opening in summer 2026. Hughes, who taught himself to paint after retiring at age 60, credits Sunderland Royal Hospital with saving his life twice—after a stroke in 2024 and a pacemaker procedure in 2010.

New studio comes up in Chandigarh to ‘give Tricity’s art culture a new boost’

Multifaceted artist Poonam Arora has established a new art studio called 'Studio Art Life' in NAC, Manimajra, Chandigarh, to support both emerging and established artists. The studio opened with a multi-artist exhibition featuring 14 artists, 22 paintings, three sculptures, and a collection of decoupage artworks, running from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Arora, who previously struggled to find exhibition spaces as a solo artist, aims to provide a collaborative platform for artists to create, exhibit, and connect.

New dual exhibition at Armstrong gallery celebrates local landscapes and whimsical art

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery in British Columbia is launching a dual exhibition on May 28, 2026, running through June 27. The Main Gallery features the Shuswap Plein Air Troupe—artists Diane Akey, Maureen Howard, and Patricia L. Smith—with their show "Together: From There to Here," presenting expressive landscape paintings inspired by outdoor painting sessions. Meanwhile, the Freeze Gallery hosts Nancy Vince's "A Touch of Whimsy," a collection of high-definition metal prints filled with playful imagery like enchanted cottages and hidden creatures.

'Paintings of Whimsy' opening May 2

Local artist Roz Davis is set to debut her solo exhibition, "Paintings of Whimsy," at the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital hall gallery in Damariscotta. Running from May 2 through June 28, the show features a collection of paintings and mixed media works that transform everyday subjects—such as donuts, candies, and footwear—into playful, narrative-driven compositions.

The Railway comes to Potters Bar Exhibition

The Potters Bar Museum is hosting a specialized exhibition titled "The Railway comes to Potters Bar," focusing on the historical impact of the rail network on the local community. The display features a collection of archival photographs, artifacts, and historical documents detailing the evolution of transport in the area.

'In Full Bloom' Art Exhibition by local blind artist

Kansas City artist is debuting a new exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom,' showcasing a collection of works created entirely from memory. Despite losing her sight several years ago, the artist has continued her creative practice, adapting her techniques to produce vibrant visual art without the use of her vision.

Wooster Through Our Eyes art show opens March 7 at CIX Gallery

The CIX Gallery & Lounge is set to host a new exhibition titled "Wooster Through Our Eyes," opening on March 7. The show features a collection of works by local artists that capture the specific character and aesthetic of the city of Wooster.

Young Paducah artist celebrates first solo gallery showing

Young Paducah artist has achieved a milestone with their first solo gallery exhibition, marking a significant step in their emerging career. The show, hosted by a local gallery, features a collection of the artist's recent works and has drawn attention from the Paducah arts community.

Interact Center Opens New Gallery Space

Interact Center, a nonprofit arts organization supporting artists with disabilities, has opened a new gallery space in St. Paul, Minnesota. The inaugural exhibition features a solo show and career retrospective for artist Andy Seymour, who has been with Interact since 2002 and whose "Summer" series of colorful, circle-filled works is on display. Two additional shows run concurrently: a portrait-themed exhibit and a multimedia collection titled "Collect Our Dream Branches Into a Pile," curated by advocates. The 4,000-square-foot gallery, located on Minnehaha Avenue, is more than double the size of Interact's former space and includes three distinct exhibition areas, accessible amenities, and free parking.

Plates Full of Beauty and History in Upper Manhattan

The New York Times article highlights a collection of decorative plates in Upper Manhattan that blend aesthetic beauty with historical narratives. These plates, likely part of a local exhibition or private collection, showcase intricate designs and cultural stories tied to the region's heritage.