Sundaram Tagore Gallery Expands to London with New St James’s Space

Sundaram Tagore Gallery is expanding its international footprint with the opening of a new 310-square-meter flagship space in London’s St James’s district this May. Located in a renovated Edwardian building on Pall Mall, the multi-level gallery will feature exhibition areas, a private viewing room, and dedicated spaces for live performances and screenings. The inaugural exhibition, titled "Hybridity and Belonging in Contemporary Art," will showcase a diverse roster of artists including Hiroshi Senju, Tayeba Lipi, and Sohan Qadri, focusing on themes of displacement and cross-cultural identity.

Monopol verlost 5 × 2 Tickets für Marina Abramović im Gropius Bau

Monopol magazine is giving away 5 × 2 tickets to Marina Abramović's exhibition "Balkan Erotic Epic" at the Gropius Bau in Berlin. The show, which opened in 2025, explores erotic energy through Balkan myths, rituals, and folklore, combining new video works with historical pieces from the 1970s onward, including installations, sculptures, and live performances.

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Pati Hertling, a former restitution lawyer turned art-world fixture, has spent over two decades blending cooking with collaboration in her artistic practice. Since 2023, she has co-led Performance Space in New York's East Village alongside Taja Cheek and Ana Beatriz Sepúlveda, where she serves meals like steaks or grilled salmon to accompany gatherings. Hertling first gained prominence through her "Evas Arche und der Feminist" art salons in Berlin and New York, which offered soup and bread alongside visual art and live performances, creating a communal atmosphere that transformed attendees from bystanders into participants.

Want to check out LACMA’s new building? Here’s how you can get tickets—for free

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is set to open its highly anticipated David Geffen Galleries to the public on May 4, 2026, following a members-only preview starting April 19. Designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, the $724 million, 110,000-square-foot concrete structure spans Wilshire Boulevard and houses the museum's permanent collection in a single-floor layout. The opening will be celebrated with a public block party on June 20, featuring free admission, tours, and live performances.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Its MetLiveArts Fall and Winter 2025–26 Season

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its MetLiveArts fall and winter 2025–26 season, featuring world premiere performances and commissions created specifically for the museum's galleries, as well as concerts in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. The season highlights a significant number of new works by female artists, including composers and musicians Gabriela Ortiz, Wu Man, Hanzhi Wang, Emily Wells, Layale Chaker, and Leilehua Lanzilotti. Performances will draw inspiration from the Met's collection and special exhibitions like 'Man Ray: When Objects Dream,' with events beginning September 9, 2025, featuring Wu Man and The Knights. The season also includes the JACK Quartet as the museum's 2025–26 Quartet in Residence and the appointment of Sarah Jones as Head of Live Arts.

Russian Pavilion Will Be Closed to the Public During Venice Biennale: Report

The Russian Pavilion will be closed to the public for most of the 2025 Venice Biennale, opening only during the pre-opening vernissage (May 5–8) for live performances tied to the exhibition “The Tree Is Rooted in the Sky.” After May 9, the pavilion will remain closed, with digital documentation displayed in the windows. The compromise follows weeks of pressure from European cultural and political figures—including Italy’s culture minister—to shutter the pavilion due to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Plans were confirmed via email correspondence between Biennale Foundation president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, general director Andrea Del Mercato, and Russian Pavilion commissioner Anastasia Karneeva, as reported by Italian outlets Open and La Repubblica.

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A 1969 Fender Competition Mustang guitar owned by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is being auctioned by Christie's in March, with an estimated price of $2.5–$5 million. The guitar was used on the albums *Nevermind* and *In Utero*, as well as in the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and numerous live performances. It is part of the Jim Irsay Collection, assembled by the late Indianapolis Colts owner, which includes instruments from John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and others.

This Years Met Gala Felt More Like an Art Exhibition Than a Red Carpet

The 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, was widely described as feeling more like an art exhibition than a traditional red carpet. The theme, "Costume Art," with the dress code "Fashion Is Art," encouraged celebrities to treat their bodies as canvases. Beyoncé made a highly anticipated return after a decade, serving as a co-chair alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Beyoncé wore a sculptural skeleton-inspired design by Olivier Rousteing, while Kiddon wore a shimmering red Chanel gown and Williams donned a Swarovski crystal gown inspired by her Smithsonian portrait. Other notable looks included Sabrina Carpenter in a Dior dress made from vintage film strips, Kendall Jenner referencing classical sculpture, Madonna channeling surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, and Heidi Klum arriving as a marble statue. Inside, live performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks added to the spectacle.

Virginia MOCA hosts free Community Day at new museum location

Virginia MOCA hosted a free Community Day on Saturday, May 9, at its new Virginia Beach location, in partnership with Virginia Humanities. The event featured inaugural exhibitions including Nina Chanel Abney: The Pursuit of Happiness and Seamless: Art and Design, along with hands-on art making, live performances, artist demonstrations, a U-Haul art gallery, food trucks, and workshops for all ages.

‘Truly inspiring’: New Princeton University Art Museum opens its doors to all

The new Princeton University Art Museum opened its doors to the public on Oct. 31, 2025, with a 24-hour open house that drew 21,763 visitors. The event featured dancing, stargazing, artmaking, live performances, film screenings, and a trivia contest, with highlights including Claude Monet's "Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge" and Nick Cave's mosaic. Director James Steward welcomed the crowd, and the museum also hosted previews for students, faculty, staff, and tradespeople, attracting thousands more.

Performa brings digital doubles, kids reciting animal noises and more to New York

Performa, New York's performance art biennial, returns for its 20th anniversary edition with a main slate of eight commissions, seven by women artists and one by a male-female duo. Projects include Ayoung Kim's live motion capture choreography exploring body doubles and digital avatars at Canyon, Diane Severin Nguyen's remix of Vietnam War-era protest songs with an 11-person supergroup at Bric, and Tau Lewis's staging of the Sumerian epic 'The Descent of Inanna' using textile sculptures and experimental opera at Harlem Parish. The biennial also features a Lithuanian Pavilion with Augustas Serapinas's mobile wooden shack and Lina Lapelytė's piece 'The Speech,' in which 270 children perform animal vocalizations at Federal Hall.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," the artist's largest exhibition to date and his first major museum survey in over a decade. The show brings together nearly ninety works spanning Johnson's career, including painting, sculpture, film, installation, a site-specific piece, an outdoor sculpture, and live performances. Co-curated by Naomi Beckwith of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Andrea Karnes of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the exhibition takes its title from a poem by Amiri Baraka and explores themes of race, masculinity, empathy, self-care, family, and emotional life.

A ‘town square for the arts and humanities’: The new Princeton University Art Museum shares opening details

The Princeton University Art Museum will open its new building to the public with a 24-hour celebration from 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2025. The event includes tours, artmaking, live performances, film screenings, poetry readings, and yoga, all free of charge. Planning began in 2012, and the museum has also scheduled preview days for Princeton students, faculty, staff, and members before the public opening.

IMA’s 50th Anniversary Gala and Art Auction Promises a Bacchanalian Feast

The Institute of Modern Art (IMA) in Brisbane, Australia's longest-running independent contemporary art gallery, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a surrealist-themed gala dinner and art auction on October 31 at The Calile Hotel. The event features a sit-down banquet, a benefit auction with works by leading artists including 2025 Archibald Prize winner Julie Fragar, a raffle with prizes from local venues, and live performances. Attendees are encouraged to dress in black tie with a surrealist twist, and artists will be present to interact with buyers.

Alexandria Turns Into an Open-Air Gallery for Contemporary Art Days

Alexandria Contemporary Art Days launches from October 9th to 16th, 2025, transforming the Egyptian city into an open-air gallery. The festival features site-specific works by local and international artists across venues including the French Institute, Behna Warehouse, El Garage Cultural Space, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Highlights include a performance connecting breath and sound by dancer Salma Salem and trombonist Simon Petermann, a drawing-based installation by Mohamed Adel Dessouki, and Tiana Kader's evolving participatory installation 'The House of the Fat Lady'. The programme also includes exhibitions, live performances, workshops, talks, and guided walks such as 'Art on Foot'.

Aki Sasamoto invites viewers to her singular ‘life laboratory’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Japanese artist Aki Sasamoto presents her first mid-career survey, 'Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory,' at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT). The exhibition traces two decades of her unique practice combining absurd sculptural devices—such as haemorrhoid cushions and oversized fishing lures—with improvised performances that blend humorous spoken narratives, physical actions, and mark-making. The show features installations, documentation, and live performances, with each room exploring a different relationship between performance and object or video.

Pompidou to launch outpost near Unesco heritage site of Iguaçu falls in Brazil

The Centre Pompidou has signed a five-year partnership with Brazil to open its first South American outpost near the Iguaçu falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. Scheduled to launch in November 2027, the 10,000 sq. m. museum will be designed by Paraguayan architect Solano Benitez, with a construction budget of R$200 million ($36 million). The venue will host exhibitions, live performances, festivals, film screenings, lectures, and artist residencies focused on the cultures of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Qatar's Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Is Not Yet Built. But It Takes Shape Under a Tent in the Giardini with a Rich Cultural Program

Il Padiglione del Qatar alla Biennale di Venezia ancora non c’è. Ma prende forma sotto una tenda ai Giardini con un ricco programma culturale

Qatar's national pavilion at the Venice Biennale, designed by architect Lina Ghotmeh, is still under construction in the Giardini. For the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, Qatar Museums and Rubaiya Qatar have commissioned artist Rirkrit Tiravanija to present "Untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people)" under a tent structure on the site. The project, curated by Tom Eccles and Ruba Katrib, will feature a film by Sophia Al-Maria, live performances by Tarek Atoui, a culinary program by chef Fadi Kattan, and a large-scale sculpture by Alia Farid, bringing together artists, musicians, and chefs from the Arab world.

December First Friday 2025: 20+ art show openings, markets and concerts

LancasterOnline reports on the December First Friday 2025 event in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, featuring over 20 art show openings, markets, and concerts. The monthly gallery walk and cultural celebration brings together local galleries, artists, and musicians for a night of visual art, live performances, and community commerce.

Late Night Art Returns to DUMBO This Fall

DUMBO's First Thursday Gallery Walk returns on October 2, offering free late-night access to galleries and cultural spaces across the neighborhood. The event features live music, artist talks, exhibitions, and a free Insider's Tour from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, with stops at Platform Project Space, Lucky Risograph, A.I.R. Gallery, and Loop of the Loom. Participating venues include A.I.R. Gallery, AMR Art DUMBO, Center for Cuban Studies, Smack Mellon, and many others, showcasing works by artists such as Abbey Williams, Elizabeth Bick, Samuel E. Vázquez, and Chang Yuchen.

Signal Space Gallery for Digital Art to Launch in Prague

Signal Space, a new permanent gallery dedicated to digital art, will open in Prague's Neo-Renaissance Market Hall on September 30, 2025. Launched by the collective behind the Signal Festival, the inaugural exhibition, "Echoes of Tomorrow," features eight artworks including pieces by Playmodes Studio, Shohei Fujimoto, Quayola, and Max Cooper. The gallery aims to offer deeper engagement with digital media beyond typical screen-based content, with a program that also includes DJ sets, live performances, and lectures on creative coding.

Can a Venice Biennale Pavilion Be Rock ‘n’ Roll? At the Belgium Pavilion, Miet Warlop Makes the Case.

Miet Warlop, a Belgian artist known for her avant-garde theater work, is representing Belgium at the 2026 Venice Biennale with a performance-installation titled "IT NEVER SSST." The project transforms the Belgian Pavilion into a chaotic, sensory-filled space where performers climb wooden structures, bang drums, and break plaster boards inscribed with multilingual text, reflecting the noise and misunderstandings of contemporary life. Curated by Caroline Dumalin, the pavilion blurs the line between theater and visual art, with live performances occurring only part of the time while sculptors continuously remake plaster reliefs throughout the Biennale's run.

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The Contemporary Austin hosted its annual Art Dinner 2025 at the historic Driscoll Villa along the Colorado River, transforming the museum grounds into a festive gala reminiscent of Studio 54. The event featured an auction with works by RF. Alvarez, Sarah Crowner, Lubaina Himid, and Ed Ruscha, where participating artists could receive up to 50 percent of the winning bid. Attendees included film producer Bettina Barrow, Nike CEO Elliot Hill, athletes Chris Bosh and Zach Martin, collector Suzanne Deal Booth, and actors Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Elizabeth Reaser, with live performances by TheBrosFresh and Mama Duke.

Altos de Chavón Art Gallery presents ‘WONDERLAND

The Altos de Chavón Art Gallery in La Romana, Dominican Republic, is presenting 'WONDERLAND,' a new exhibition by artist Stepanova opening on January 9, 2026. The show explores early childhood perception through immersive paintings, and the opening will feature a darkroom installation, live performances, and a curated atmosphere.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Announces Date For ARTMIX 2026

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) has announced the official date for its 2026 ARTMIX event. This signature annual fundraiser typically features a curated auction, live performances, and community engagement initiatives designed to support the museum's exhibition and education programs.

Bolton artists invited to show their work at Bolton Museum

Bolton Museum is inviting local artists to submit their work for the Open Art Exhibition, with submissions due on January 29, 2026, at Bolton Library. Three prizes are on offer: the Young Artist award (ages 16–25, sponsored by Bolton at Home), the Visitors’ Choice award (sponsored by Bromley Art Supplies), and the Winners Prize (sponsored by the Library and Museum service). The judging panel includes Amy Brunn, Professor Kirsty Fairclough, David Gledhill, and the Manchester Young People’s Panel. All mediums except installations and live performances are accepted, and entrants must be aged 16 or over and live, work, or study in Bolton.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art will reopen its Michael C. Rockefeller Wing on May 31, 2025, after a four-year renovation led by Kulapat Yantrasast and WHY Architecture. The redesigned wing houses the museum's collections of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Ancient Americas in distinct galleries with improved sight-lines, filtered daylight, and a more navigable layout. A day-long public festival featuring a ribbon-cutting, live performances, workshops, artist talks, and food will celebrate the opening.

Birthday-Celebrating Sculpture Exhibitions

Richard MacDonald, the internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor known for his bronze works of dancers, athletes, and performers, is celebrating his 80th birthday with a two-day event on June 5 and 6, 2026, in Monterey, California. The celebration takes place at his studio and foundry, featuring a private invitation-only evening on June 5 for close friends, family, and leading collectors, followed by a public cocktail event on June 6. Activities include live performances, guided studio and foundry tours, a live bronze pour demonstration, and the unveiling of new sculptures, including a commissioned piece for the Weaver of Change Foundation in Singapore.

Fair Play Art Fair launches in London with artist-first model offering free exhibition stands

A new artist-led art fair called Fair Play Art Fair will launch in London from October 15–18, 2026, at One Marylebone. Founded by Ryan Stanier, creator of The Other Art Fair, the event offers selected artists free exhibition stands instead of requiring upfront fees, operating on a commission-based model that takes 50% of sales. The fair will run alongside Frieze London and include immersive installations, sound art, dining, and live performances, with a curated selection process overseen by an independent committee.

The Lilley Museum of Art launches newest exhibition, 'To Hold a Form'

The Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno has launched a new exhibition titled 'To Hold a Form: Art with Sound in the Work of Jennie C. Jones, LaRissa Rogers and Naama Tsabar.' The show features immersive, interactive sound art, including a site-specific performance by artist-in-residence Naama Tsabar and a team of musicians. Visitors are invited to touch and activate Tsabar's felt wall pieces strung with piano wires, which produce sound when handled, challenging traditional museum etiquette. The live performances took place on October 1 and 2, 2025, but the exhibition remains open to the public.