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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 20 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

‘There’s a bead connection to every place’: Wendy Red Star on exploring the real and symbolic currency of beads

Artist Wendy Red Star has launched a site-specific solo exhibition titled 'One Blue Bead' at Sargent’s Daughters in Tribeca, exploring the historical and symbolic weight of trade beads. The exhibition transforms the gallery into a simulated trading floor featuring monumental glass beads, over 100 watercolors, and Hudson’s Bay point blankets. The project originated from the artist's residencies at the Pilchuck School of Glass and the Tacoma Museum of Glass, where she researched the global circulation of glass beads from Europe to Africa and the Americas.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 33 link 193 artists, 2 galleries

Venice Biennale 2026: all the national pavilions, artists and curators so far

The 61st Venice Biennale has begun announcing its lineup for the 2026 edition, which is scheduled to run from May 9 to November 22. While the main exhibition will follow a curatorial framework established by the late Koyo Kouoh, various nations have started naming the artists and curators who will represent them in the Giardini, the Arsenale, and satellite venues across the city.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 30 link 20 artists, 8 galleries

The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Miami in March

Miami’s art scene is transitioning into the spring season with a diverse lineup of exhibitions across the city’s museums and private galleries. Key highlights include the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s exploration of sports and art, a duo photography show by Diana Larrea and Zonia Zena at Green Space Miami, and solo presentations by Richard Vergez at Homework and David Barnes at Andrew Reed Gallery. The month also features a fiber art-focused group show at The CAMP Gallery and a survey of works on paper by the late abstract painter Lynne Golob Gelfman at Central Fine.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 20 link 22 artists, 3 galleries

The 2026 Spring Arts Preview: Our picks in Art + Design

Atlanta’s 2026 spring season features a major homecoming for artist Amy Sherald, whose mid-career retrospective 'American Sublime' arrives at the High Museum of Art following a high-profile withdrawal from the Smithsonian over censorship concerns. Other museum highlights include an exploration of Isamu Noguchi’s design work at the High, the U.S. International Poster Biennial at MODA, and a soccer-themed exhibition at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

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article local schedule Mar 3, 2026 visibility 14 link 10 artists, 4 galleries

Art Center Sarasota's 'Rooted in Community' headlines 28 exhibitions at local art centers in March

Art Center Sarasota is launching a major suite of exhibitions this March, headlined by 'Rooted in Community,' a group show celebrating the artistic contributions of Sarasota’s historically Black neighborhoods, Newtown and Overtown. The center will also host solo presentations by Herion Park, whose fiber sculptures explore familial grief and resilience, and Kendra Frorup, a Fulbright Scholar whose work investigates cultural memory and the concept of home.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 28, 2026 visibility 13 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Odili Donald Odita - Shadowland - Exhibitions

Odili Donald Odita presents a new body of work in the exhibition "Shadowland," featuring a series of acrylic paintings and manipulated photographs. The collection includes recent 2025 canvases such as "Protector," "Camouflage," and "RIOT," which showcase the artist's signature use of geometric abstraction and vibrant color theory. Notably, the exhibition also incorporates historical works by Okechukwu Emmanuel Odita, including the 1970s series "Njikoka: Nigerian Unity," creating a cross-generational dialogue.

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trending_up market schedule Feb 27, 2026 visibility 19 link 2 artists, 4 galleries

Shepard Fairey Projection Mirror: ICE Paid Agitator Screenprint Contemporary Art Obey Giant , 2026

Street artist Shepard Fairey has released a new limited-edition screenprint titled "Projection Mirror: ICE Paid Agitator" as part of his "FUCK ICE" series. The artwork features inflammatory rhetoric previously used by the Trump administration, redirected toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to highlight what the artist describes as the agency's pervasive brutality and dehumanizing attacks on immigrants. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these prints will benefit the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA).

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article local schedule Feb 27, 2026 visibility 21 link 15 artists, 5 galleries

Boulder County art exhibits and gallery events this week

The Boulder County arts scene is currently hosting a diverse array of exhibitions across its local galleries and museums. Key highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s group exhibition "Yes &…" featuring 18 artists, Rodney Carswell’s lithographs at 15th Street Gallery, and Albert Chong’s "Jamaican Portraits" at East Window. The listings also feature community-focused displays ranging from urban sketching and paper crafts at the Boulder Public Library to studio art quilts at the Collective Community Arts Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 27, 2026 visibility 16 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

Patrick Martinez’s anti-Ice neons greet Frieze LA visitors

Los Angeles artist Patrick Martinez has installed six politically charged neon sculptures at the entrance of Frieze Los Angeles, featuring slogans such as “Deport Ice” and “Nobody is illegal.” These works adapt the visual language of local mom-and-pop storefront signage—typically used for check-cashing or pawn shops—to broadcast urgent social and political messages. The installation serves as a bridge between the elite art fair environment and the grassroots protest culture of the city.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 27, 2026 visibility 22 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Sophie Calle explores the stories we tell ourselves

The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art is hosting "Overshare," the first major North American survey of French conceptual artist Sophie Calle. Organized by the Walker Art Center and curated by Henriette Huldisch, the exhibition spans five decades of Calle’s career, utilizing photography, text, and installation to explore the boundaries between public and private life. The show is organized into thematic sections—the Spy, the Protagonist, the End, and the Beginning—highlighting her voyeuristic projects and autobiographical narratives.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 22 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

UPDATE: These L.A. Artists Flipped a 99 Cents Only Store Into a Bizarrely Beautiful Mid-City Art Gallery

The Hole gallery and artist Barry McGee have transformed a shuttered 99 Cents Only store in Mid-City Los Angeles into a massive, temporary art installation titled "99CENT." The exhibition preserves the original infrastructure of the discount store—including its blue-and-white tiling, checkout lanes, and aisle signage—to house a dense collection of sculptures, paintings, and mixed-media works. Hundreds of artists, ranging from established figures in the graffiti scene to emerging students, contributed to the project, which features everything from tagged bridal gowns to foam sculptures.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 21 link 8 artists, 2 galleries

‘Everyone can talk about a cabinet or a chair’: Ryan Preciado on his show at Hollyhock House in Los Angeles

Artist Ryan Preciado has launched a new exhibition titled "Diary of a Fly" at Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. The show features a mix of high-gloss steel sculptures, woven tapestries, and furniture that Preciado calls "insecure sculptures"—objects that blur the line between functional craft and fine art. By placing these contemporary works within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Preciado creates a dialogue between his own carpentry-based practice and Wright’s iconic Modernist architecture.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 32 link 17 artists, 4 galleries

Pace Prints will open printmaking studio and gallery in Los Angeles

Pace Prints, the storied New York-based print publisher and gallery, has announced it will open its first West Coast location in Hollywood this autumn. The new facility will feature a fully equipped printmaking workshop alongside a gallery space, allowing Los Angeles-based artists to produce technically ambitious works—including etching, woodcut, and large-format printing—without traveling to New York.

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person people schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 21 link 5 artists, 3 galleries

A Brush With... Veronica Ryan—podcast

British-Montserratian sculptor Veronica Ryan discusses her extensive career and creative process in a new podcast interview, ahead of her major upcoming exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in 2026. Ryan explores how she utilizes diverse materials—ranging from bronze and marble to textiles and found objects—to investigate themes of personal memory, historical legacy, and the unconscious.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 24, 2026 visibility 19 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

This former 99 Cents Only store has been reimagined as an art exhibit — this week only. See inside

A massive pop-up art exhibition titled '99CENT' has taken over a former 99 Cents Only store at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The immersive installation repurposes the defunct retail space, utilizing original shelving, freezers, and checkout counters to display a wide array of West Coast art styles, graffiti, and sculptures. Highlights include shopping carts transformed into suspended installations and video art integrated into the store's infrastructure.

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article news schedule Feb 21, 2026 visibility 24 link 23 artists, 4 galleries

When The Gallery opened, it sparked a revival that changed Pioneer Square forever

Foster/White Gallery is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a cornerstone of Seattle’s Pioneer Square, a neighborhood it helped transform from a derelict district into a thriving arts hub. Founded by Richard White in 1966, the gallery became a pioneer in the area, representing legendary Northwest School artists like Morris Graves and Mark Tobey. Despite the recent closure of other long-standing neighborhood staples like Davidson and Linda Hodges galleries, Foster/White remains a symbol of continuity and resilience.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 20, 2026 visibility 26 link 24 artists, 4 galleries

10 Art Shows to See in DC This Spring

Washington, D.C. is hosting a series of major art exhibitions this spring that critically examine American identity, race, and gender. Key shows include the National Gallery of Art’s "Dear America," the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ "Making Their Mark," and the National Portrait Gallery’s "Outwin 2025" triennial. These exhibitions feature a diverse range of artists, from historical figures like Mary Cassatt and Fritz Scholder to contemporary voices like Nick Cave, Diana Al-Hadid, and Aliza Nisenbaum.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 19, 2026 visibility 29 link 10 artists, 4 galleries

5 Art Openings in Los Angeles for L.A. Art Week

Los Angeles is hosting a series of high-profile gallery openings and experimental activations in the lead-up to Frieze Los Angeles 2026. Highlights include David Salle’s first solo exhibition in the city since 1997 at Sprüth Magers, a massive artist-run flea market organized by The Hole in a shuttered 99-cent store, and Rob Pruitt’s charitable flea market with James Fuentes. The week also features a performance by Ryan Trecartin and a solo show of decorative arts by Ingrid Donat at Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

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trending_up market schedule Feb 18, 2026 visibility 17 link 17 artists, 1 gallery

Sotheby’s “Origins II” Results Suggest Saudi Collectors Are Prioritizing Legacy

Sotheby's second auction in Saudi Arabia, 'Origins II,' achieved a total of $19.6 million, nearly doubling its low estimate. The sale, held in Diriyah, saw strong demand for Saudi and MENA artists, with a third of works sold to local collectors, signaling a shift from the previous year's reliance on international blue-chip art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 13, 2026 visibility 27 link 22 artists, 4 galleries

8 Must-See Exhibitions This Black History Month

Galleries and museums worldwide are presenting a series of exhibitions to mark Black History Month, highlighting the contributions of Black and African diasporic artists. These shows explore themes of identity, history, and liberation, ranging from the vibrant works of AFRICOBRA co-founder Wadsworth Jarrell to Ifeyinwa Joy Chiamonwu's intimate portraits of her Igbo community, and a major photography exhibition at MoMA.

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article news schedule Feb 13, 2026 visibility 21 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

The US struggles with history, Stephen Friedman Gallery closes, Tudor Heart pendant acquired by the British Museum—podcast

The United States is experiencing significant cultural and political disputes as it approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026. A recent flashpoint involved the Trump administration removing the rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument in New York, highlighting deep societal divisions over history and representation. Concurrently, various cultural initiatives are being planned to mark the semiquincentennial.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 11, 2026 visibility 20 link 9 artists, 3 galleries

THE BENTON MUSEUM OF ART AT POMONA COLLEGE PRESENTS FIRST SURVEY EXHIBITION OF JOHN SPARAGANA | Pomona Museum

The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College is presenting "Interference Patterns," the first survey exhibition of artist John Sparagana's work. The show, running from February 21 to June 28, 2026, features nearly 100 works that trace his unique collage practice, which involves meticulously manipulating magazine pages, comic books, and other mass media sources to reveal the vulnerability of images.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 11, 2026 visibility 20 link 1 artist, 3 galleries

Rose Art Museum Presents Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary Opening February 11, 2026

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University will present 'Yinka Shonibare: Sanctuary,' a major exhibition opening in February 2026. The show centers on the U.S. debut of Shonibare's monumental installation, *Sanctuary City* (2024), which features 18 illuminated, scaled-down replicas of historical and contemporary refuge buildings, each lined with the artist's signature Dutch wax textiles.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 11, 2026 visibility 21 link 7 artists, 5 galleries

5 Art Openings in London this week.

A series of gallery openings are taking place across London this week, featuring solo exhibitions by a diverse group of artists. Cristine Brache's "Centerfolds" at Bernheim explores persona and omission through the lens of Dorothy Stratten's poetry. Ella Wright presents new paintings at Cedric Bardawil, Dylan Doe's "Muscle Memory" opens at Mandy Zhang Art, Isaac Julien's film installation premieres at Victoria Miro, and Paul Winstanley's "Bringing It All Back Home" debuts at Anthony Wilkinson.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 10, 2026 visibility 26 link 13 artists, 2 galleries

Lisson Gallery Artists in Venice | Exhibitions

Lisson Gallery is promoting the participation of its roster of artists in the 61st Venice Biennale and other concurrent exhibitions in Venice. The gallery's announcement highlights major presentations by artists like Anish Kapoor, Otobong Nkanga, and Ding Yi at various venues throughout the city.

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person people schedule Feb 10, 2026 visibility 13 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Ai Weiwei faced vote about his Royal Academy of Arts, London membership after Gaza tweet

Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei faced a vote by the Royal Academy of Arts in London on whether to revoke his membership as an international Royal Academician. This followed a controversial tweet he posted in late 2023 about the Israel-Hamas conflict, which he later deleted and which led his gallery, Lisson Gallery, to postpone a show of his work. The RA's General Assembly ultimately voted to retain his membership.

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article local schedule Feb 6, 2026 visibility 25 link 17 artists, 7 galleries

Boulder County art shows, gallery events this week

This week's Boulder County art scene features a wide array of exhibitions and gallery events across multiple venues. Highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's group show "Yes &…" running through May 3, Jordan Wolfson's "Interiors" at BMoCA at Frasier, and "Black Futures in Art" at Bus Stop Gallery. Other notable shows include "Balance" by Studio Art Quilt Associates at Collective Community Arts Center, "Jamaican Portraits" by Albert Chong at East Window, and "Camp: Queer Arts and Crafts" at Kin Studio and Gallery. The Dairy Arts Center presents "Continuum" and "Polyglot," while the Museum of Boulder features "Blazing Trail for 150 Years at CU Boulder" and "Boulder Eats!"

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 4, 2026 visibility 23 link 17 artists, 3 galleries

10 Exhibitions Not to Miss During Mexico City Art Week 2026

Mexico City Art Week 2026 is set to begin, featuring a dense schedule of exhibitions and art fairs. The event, anchored by the ZONAMACO fair, includes satellite fairs like Feria MATERIAL and SALÓN ACME, and is supported by a robust ecosystem of galleries and museums. The week is a key destination for international collectors and curators seeking to discover emerging artistic voices from Central and South America.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 4, 2026 visibility 23 link 21 artists, 2 galleries

7 Art Events and Exhibitions to See in Los Angeles This February

Several major Los Angeles institutions are opening new exhibitions in February. Highlights include the Academy Museum's interactive "Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo" show, the Autry Museum's "Desert Dreams and Coastal Currents" exhibition on Southwestern art, a performance by Wild Up at The Broad, the Getty Center's "Photography and the Black Arts Movement" survey, LACMA's display of modern masterpieces from the Pearlman collection, and the Marciano Art Foundation's Bruce Conner retrospective.

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article culture schedule Feb 3, 2026 visibility 17 link 15 artists, 1 gallery

‘The good, the bad and the ugly’: a short history of how artists depict the female body

Art historian Amy Dempsey has published a new book, 'The Female Body in Art,' which examines the historical representation of women in Western art. The book moves from Renaissance archetypes to contemporary works, focusing on a celebratory selection of artists and images rather than critiquing the often problematic history of the female nude.

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