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what to see milan best museums galleries 2026 winter olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin in Milan, Italy, with an opening ceremony featuring Mariah Carey at San Siro Stadium. While most events take place across northern Italy, the article provides a guide to Milan's top museums and galleries for art-loving visitors during the three-week games. Highlights include exhibitions at Fondazione Prada (with works by Mona Hatoum and Hito Steyerl), Pirelli HangarBicocca (Nan Goldin's "This Will Not End Well" and Benni Bosetto's "Rebecca"), Pinacoteca di Brera (Italian masterpieces plus Giorgio Armani garments), and Museo del Novecento (sports-themed posters by Armando Testa). Several commercial galleries also feature solo shows by artists such as Emily Sunblad, Claudia Losi, and Jonathan Lyndon Chase.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 29 link 21 artists

From the World Cup and the Olympics to two new museums: upcoming cultural attractions in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is preparing for a major influx of cultural and sporting events, including hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium and the 2028 Summer Olympics. The city is also enhancing its cultural infrastructure with new Metro stations featuring site-specific art commissions and the imminent openings of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA.

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article local schedule May 12, 2025 visibility 13 link 7 artists

stavros niarchos foundation cultural center

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, a Renzo Piano-designed complex housing Greece's National Library and National Opera House, has completed construction in Athens after five years. The foundation is celebrating with a four-night free festival called "Metamorphosis" (June 23–26) featuring cultural, educational, and sporting events, including a video art survey curated by Robert Storr. The project, built on a former hippodrome site abandoned after the 2004 Olympic Games, cost nearly €600 million and was conceived by SNF co-president Andreas Dracopoulos during Greece's pre-crisis optimism.

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article local schedule Nov 21, 2025 visibility 23 link 10 artists, 5 galleries

Boulder County art shows on exhibit this week

This week's Boulder County art listings feature a wide array of exhibitions across more than 20 galleries and museums. Highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's "MediaLive: Data Rich, Dirt Poor," exploring value and values through environmental and cultural lenses, and BMoCA at Frasier's "Interiors" by Jordan Wolfson, showcasing two decades of oil paintings, graphite drawings, and charcoal works. Other notable shows include "Camp: Queer Arts and Crafts and the Beauty of Imperfection" by Allyson McDuffie at Kin Studio and Gallery, "Love Letters to Life" by Roddy MacInnes at East Window, and "Sacred Mythologies" at NoBo Art Center. The listings also include ongoing exhibitions at the Museum of Boulder, Canyon Theater and Gallery, and several commercial galleries featuring local and international artists.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14 link 10 artists, 2 galleries

Art Around Town

This article is a roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and events in and around Athens, Georgia, published under the title 'Art Around Town.' It lists shows at numerous venues including ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, the Georgia Museum of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, and others, featuring artists such as Greg Benson, Jon Swindler, Beverly Buchanan, and Rachel B. Hayes. Exhibits range from landscape works and Civil War-era illustrations to installations exploring bathrooms, cosmic themes, and discarded objects, with many running through May, June, or later in 2025.

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article local schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 13 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Bridges of Belonging: Cinco de Mayo Art Reception

A free reception for the exhibition “Bridges of Belonging: Cinco de Mayo, Bi-National Identity, and the Spirit of Chignahuapan” will be held on May 1 at the Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery in Las Vegas. The event, themed “Puentes de Pertenencia,” features live music, cultural performances, visual arts, and food, with the exhibit on display through May 28.

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article local schedule Jan 25, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists

minneapolis institute of art closes alex pretti killing ice

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) announced it would remain closed on Sunday for safety reasons after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during an ICE operation in Minneapolis on Saturday. The shooting occurred just blocks from the museum, and MIA had already closed early on Saturday following the news. The closure was part of a broader Day of Truth and Freedom protest against ICE operations in Minnesota, and the NBA also postponed a Timberwolves game in response to the incident.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14 link 11 artists, 1 gallery

Art Around Town

A comprehensive listing of current and upcoming visual art exhibitions, events, and installations in Athens, Georgia, is provided. The guide includes shows at venues ranging from the Georgia Museum of Art and the Lamar Dodd School of Art galleries to local breweries, coffee shops, and community centers. Featured exhibitions highlight work by students, local members, and established artists like Beverly Buchanan and Julie Green, alongside new murals and public art projects.

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article local schedule May 5, 2026 visibility 22 link 5 artists

New for 2026: Philly's Newest Museums, Galleries & Attractions

Philadelphia is celebrating America's 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial) in 2026 with the opening of several new museums, galleries, and attractions. These include Calder Gardens, a dedicated space for Alexander Calder's work on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; Ministry of Awe, an immersive six-story art experience by Meg Saligman in a former bank; a new permanent Indigenous gallery at the Penn Museum; and a Netflix House experience at King of Prussia mall. The article also mentions the First Bank of the United States museum, the Philly Pride Visitor Center, and the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum as part of the city's anniversary additions.

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article local schedule May 10, 2026 visibility 14 link 2 artists

FYI Calendar: Arkansas Living Treasure Longhua Xu’s exhibit at Fort Smith RAM continues through June 21

The article is a calendar of arts and community events in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area, compiled by features writer Dustin Staggs. It lists dance and theater performances, plant swaps, life drawing classes, historical society events, and multiple art exhibitions. Among the visual art highlights are "Soul Taking Shape," an exhibition by Arkansas Living Treasure Longhua Xu at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) running through June 21, along with other shows at RAM and Arts On Main featuring works by local artists and student artists.

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article local schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 14 link 2 artists

UBC Okanagan art students curate final-year exhibition

Graduating students from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) are launching their annual year-end exhibition, titled "Odds and Ends." The showcase features a diverse array of works from Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies students, spanning traditional mediums like painting and sculpture to digital media, game design, and immersive art. The exhibition is the result of a year-long collaborative effort between the two programs, culminating in a public showcase held at the Creative and Critical Studies Building.

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article local schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 21 link 1 artist

The Sports Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg. Here’s What Else to Expect From the 2028 Olympics.

Los Angeles is preparing a comprehensive Cultural Olympiad for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, led by LA28 senior vice president Dwayne Jones and executive director Nora Halpern. The program will feature free sports movie screenings, live music, food experiences, art installations, community events, and special exhibitions at local museums. Sixteen local artists have been commissioned to create posters honoring the games, with a dedicated gallery exhibition planned for July 2027. A new digital calendar and mapping tool will help residents and visitors navigate the cultural offerings, and institutions like LACMA, the LA Philharmonic, and the Museum of Latin American Art have already expressed support.

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article local schedule Apr 29, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 15 link 6 artists

Expo 86-themed events and ‘A Little Art Buzz’ at Surrey Art Gallery in May

Surrey Art Gallery in British Columbia is hosting a series of events throughout May 2026, centered on the exhibition "In the Shadow of the Pavilions: Expo 86 and Contemporary Art." Highlights include a Family Art Jam on May 3, an artist talk with Leah Murray on May 7, a symposium titled "Expo Lines: Expo 86 and Contemporary Art" on May 9, and a curator’s tour with Jordan Strom on May 28. The events explore the artistic legacy of Vancouver’s 1986 world’s fair, which drew 22 million visitors, and feature works by over 50 artists including Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, Debra Sparrow, and Paul Wong.

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article local schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 17 link 2 artists

Holocaust Museum LA will reopen as part of the new $70-million Goldrich Cultural Center

Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust museum in the United States, will reopen after a 10-month closure as part of the new $70-million Goldrich Cultural Center in Pan Pacific Park. The 70,000-square-foot campus, debuting June 14, doubles the museum's original footprint and includes three pavilions, a 200-seat theater, exhibition galleries, a rooftop garden, and a Holocaust-era boxcar. The center is named after the late Jona Goldrich, a Holocaust survivor and co-founder of the museum, and was designed by architect Hagy Belzberg.

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article local schedule May 17, 2026 visibility 7 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Otis College’s Annual O-Launch Exhibition Weekend Showcased Work by Graduating Artists and Designers

Otis College of Art and Design held its annual O-Launch Exhibition Weekend on May 15 and 16, 2026, in Los Angeles. The event featured a campus-wide exhibition of graduating student work across all majors, including Animation, Environmental Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Game and Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design, and Toy Design. Highlights included an industry preview for employers, an alumni reception, and the Fashion Design program's runway show, which showcased collections from junior and senior students along with mentor projects from brands such as St. John, Vince, Activision, Nike, Vuori, and Wilson Sporting Goods.

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article local schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 19 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

New works by oil painters Betz Green and Jim Green at Stover Mill Gallery

Oil painters Betz Green and Jim Green will showcase their work at the Stover Mill Gallery in Erwinna, Pennsylvania, on weekends from May 9 through May 31, with an opening reception on May 9. Betz Green creates representational, portrait-oriented still lifes with whimsical narratives, while Jim Green works in an impressionistic and expressionistic style with vibrant colors and exaggerated forms. Both artists have won top awards at local venues such as Phillips Mill and Stover Mill.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 7

Eid al-Fitr at Lakemba mosque in south-western Sydney – in pictures

Thousands of worshippers gathered at Lakemba Mosque in south-western Sydney to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The event, one of Australia's largest Eid gatherings, saw families and individuals congregating at dawn for prayers and community festivities.

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article local schedule May 28, 2025 visibility 9

new mural at chicago rate field pope leo xiv white sox

A new mural at Chicago's Rate Field commemorates Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Prevost, known as "Father Bob") attending Game 1 of the 2005 World Series as a White Sox fan. The mural, located near Section 140, features the pope in regalia with hands raised, above a screenshot from the Fox broadcast showing him in White Sox gear alongside his friend Ed Schmit. The artwork honors both the papal election and Schmit, a lifelong Sox fan who died in 2020 and had predicted Prevost would become pope.

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article local schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 14 link 6 artists

Turner Center for the Arts honors regional artists at the 39th Annual Spring Into Art Exhibition Gala

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta hosted its 39th Annual Spring Into Art Gala on April 13, drawing hundreds of attendees. Over 150 regional artists submitted more than 300 original works for the region's most prominent art exhibition, which remains on display through June 10. Cash prizes totaling $6,000 were awarded across four categories, with Joe Morgan winning Best of Show for his painting "Lobster Lottery." The exhibition was curated by Madison Caldwell, and admission to the galleries is free.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 10 link 5 artists

Turner Center announces winners of 39th Annual Spring Into Art Gala

The Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, Georgia, has announced the winners of its 39th Annual Spring Into Art Gala. The event recognizes local and regional artists across multiple categories, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, with awards presented during a formal ceremony at the center.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 14 link 10 artists

Creativity in Culmination: Senior Art Exhibit & Reception

Wittenberg University’s Art Department recently debuted "Prologue to Somewhere," a senior thesis exhibition held in the Ann Miller and Thompson Galleries. The showcase features diverse works from nine graduating seniors, ranging from traditional oil painting and stoneware ceramics to digital media, photography, and interactive video game design. Notable projects include Francesca Heidinger’s Pink Floyd-inspired abstract paintings, Kris Such’s queer horror comic concept art, and Molly Kirkpatrick’s mental health-focused digital experience.

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article local schedule May 1, 2025 visibility 8

Opening date announced for major Birmingham attraction

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will reopen its history galleries to the public on Friday, May 2, 2025, after a five-year closure that began during the pandemic. The 850-square-meter refurbished exhibition chronicles Birmingham's history from medieval times to the present day, featuring unique objects and installations. The phased reopening of the museum began in October 2024, and the history galleries were developed with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2025 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Capstone Exhibitions begin April 28

The School of Art, Art History & Design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present the Spring 2025 Capstone Exhibitions, showcasing the work of graduating undergraduate students in studio art and graphic design. The graphic design exhibition runs from April 28 to May 2, and the studio art exhibition from May 12 to May 16, both at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery. Participating students include Dana Clements, Sofie Curto, and others in studio art, and Fatima Al-Jayashi, Reanne Ballinger, and others in graphic design. Featured projects include Chenyu Wu's 'Qloud,' an emotional expression system for individuals with alexithymia, Lindsey Johnson's video game 'Scattered,' and Sophie Kroeker's collaboration with FARINER Bakery.

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article local schedule May 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 2 artists

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Mooneyham Art Gallery in Alton, Illinois, will host a dual-artist exhibition titled "Nature Framed and Authenticity Is the New Gimmick" on May 9, featuring new works by professional wrestler and painter Devin "Itchy" Gable alongside wildlife photographer Carol Bock. The event includes dessert from Dolci's Cafe and Bakery and music by Psychedelic Symphony, and is free and open to the public.

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article local schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist

SCV News | May 1: Go Figure Art Exhibit Opens at SCAA Gallery in OTN

The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery in Old Town Newhall is presenting "Go Figure," a month-long art exhibit running May 1-31 that explores the human form through a variety of styles and mediums. An opening reception on May 2 from 5-8 p.m. will feature live music by Isabella Bazler and live art demonstrations by Mardilan Georgio and Meressa Naftulin, with free admission and light refreshments.

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article local schedule Jan 8, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

What's on in Leamington this weekend: Run club, markets and art exhibition

This weekend in Leamington, the Friday market continues with local produce, clothing, handmade items, and baked goods, organized by CJ's Events Warwickshire. Additionally, the 'Childish Things' exhibition is on display at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, featuring artworks and objects from the museum's collection that explore childhood, including Anne Finlay's 'Study For A Woman's Life', alongside toys, games, and social history objects. The exhibition runs from October 24 to February 1, 2026, and is free to attend. A run club hosted by Sculpt also takes place on January 8.

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article local schedule Sep 1, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Artists find an affordable home at this South Nashville coworking space

A group of Nashville artists opened the exhibition "A Night in Tokyo" at Kreate Hub, a South Nashville coworking and studio space. The show featured Japanese-inspired artwork and memorabilia from around a dozen local artists, including anime-themed pieces, a replica Tokyo apartment, Japanese food and drink, and vintage Nintendo games.

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article local schedule Jul 30, 2025 visibility 9 link 3 artists

Alameda Senior Center Showcases Local Artwork

The Mastick Senior Center in Alameda, California, is hosting its 24th annual art exhibition, featuring 159 artworks from 88 artists, all members of the center. The show opened in June and runs through August 15, marking the largest edition yet, with expanded participation from members who create art independently. Curated by Alison Limoges and Diane Alabaster, the exhibition includes diverse mediums such as ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, knitting, jewelry, quilts, and for the first time, Chinese ink paintings. The center, which serves adults aged 50 and older, has transformed multiple rooms—including the dining room, game room, media room, and lobby—to accommodate the record number of pieces.

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article local schedule Jul 11, 2025 visibility 12 link 1 artist

Creativity, inclusion and faith celebrated at Willetton Parish Art Exhibition

Willetton Parish Hall hosted its first art exhibition on June 20-21, featuring works by artists with intellectual disabilities from Personal Advocacy Service (PAS), a ministry of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Despite stormy weather, over 60 people attended the event, which showcased paintings by four artists—Petrea Barker, John Verjans, Matthew Clark, and Geoffrey Scott—and included speeches by PAS Acting Director Margie Tannock. The artists sold several works and donated part of the proceeds to support PAS.

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article local schedule Feb 2, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

Spring Festival cultural event held in E China's Zhejiang

A Spring Festival cultural event was held in Lianhua Township, Zhejiang Province, drawing local residents and tourists. Activities included a festive market, traditional games, local food tastings, and a viewing of a local art exhibition.

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