‘Garden of Life’: immersive Monaco exhibition blends eastern wellness with mixed-media art

An immersive exhibition titled 'Garden of Life – A Wellness Journey Through Art' has opened in Monaco, blending the mixed-media artwork of international artist Fiona Tan with the serene environment of L&L Wellbeing, a luxury Japanese-inspired head spa. The exhibition, running until July, transforms the holistic wellness space into a living gallery, featuring Tan's complex works that combine digital techniques with traditional craftsmanship, including velvet, silk, gold leaf, and diamond dust. Tan, also a certified holistic health coach, creates pieces intended to serve as therapeutic tools, engaging viewers through neuro-aesthetics to promote mental peace and reflection.

Incheon's Crocat House hosts group exhibition featuring 6 Korean, global artists

Crocat House, a new cultural and arts complex in Incheon, South Korea, is hosting a group exhibition titled "Felt Seams — What the Tide Erases, the Body Holds," featuring six Korean and international artists. The show, curated by Korean artist Sung A Jang, explores themes of identity, memory, and the spaces between body and world, with works ranging from figurative sculptures to paintings. The exhibition opened on May 16, 2026, and includes artists such as John Shrader, who presented new sculptural pieces alongside earlier works.

Jaime Vallardo Chavez Announces International Exhibitions

Jaime Vallardo Chavez, known as 'El Artista de las Monedas Mundiales,' has announced a series of international exhibitions across Peru, France, Italy, and Colombia, alongside the launch of his traveling museum initiative 'Cruzada y museo itinerante del Continente Americano el Bicentenario de America.' The exhibitions include venues such as Museo Amano in Lima, the Bienal de Biarco in Colombia, the Salon d'Automne in Paris, the MAXXI National Museum in Rome, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean in Cartagena, and the Carrousel du Louvre. The traveling museum project, developed during the pandemic, commemorates bicentennial anniversaries of independence across the Americas and has gathered over 600 participating artists.

How Artists Shaped West London Exhibition

The Acton Open 2026, a community art exhibition in West London, brought together fifteen artists from diverse backgrounds to explore themes of life, place, and identity. Organized by ARTification and held at W3 Gallery from March 26 to May 12, the free exhibition featured works in painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics, with artists including Ife Olowu, Obiora Nwankwo, Pippa Brill, and others.

Artscape's Scout Art Fair spotlights Baltimore artists, galleries, affordable works

The Scout Art Fair returns for its second edition as part of Artscape in Baltimore, featuring 33 local artists and seven galleries. Curated by photographer Devin Allen, whose work has appeared on TIME magazine covers, the fair offers affordable art and includes photography, painting, and sculpture. The event runs Friday through Sunday, with the city acting as the gallerist, and artists do not pay to participate.

Heritage Fine Arts Guild’s “Best of Heritage” returns to Bemis Public Library

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild is bringing back its annual "Best of Heritage" art show to the Bemis Public Library in Littleton, Colorado, from June 1 to June 30. The exhibition features nearly 50 paintings by 24 guild artists, centered on the theme "Our Vision: Our Joy," chosen collectively by members to reflect finding joy in community, art, and life. A juried awards reception will be held on June 10, with juror Mary Williams, a Colorado-based artist and curator for the Healing Arts Program at several local hospitals, selecting top prizes and offering critiques to participating artists.

Local art exhibition brings mental health into focus through collaboration

A new art exhibition called "TWOgether" has opened at Spare Room Gallery in Barrie, Ontario, running for a month during Mental Health Awareness Month. Curated by Sean William Dawson and Katie Green, the show pairs 12 emerging artists with 10 established artists from Simcoe County to create collaborative works exploring mental health. The project includes a limited-edition art catalogue of 200 signed copies, with 100% of sales proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). A public reception and catalogue launch is scheduled for May 22, and the exhibition also features a panel discussion series titled Start Making Sense.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

French artist Lélia Demoisy presents a solo exhibition titled 'Récits de forêts' at the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. The show features sculptures, installations, and landscape interventions across the estate's orangery, park, and grounds, exploring the memory of forests, natural materials, and the interactions between species. Works such as 'Laissés sur la rive,' 'Le Foyer,' and 'Cedrus deodara – Forêts futures' use wood, fibers, charcoal, and animal tracks to probe themes of repair, regeneration, and the boundary between life and endurance.

China hosts exhibition of Azerbaijani artists

The Today Art Museum in Beijing hosted an exhibition titled "Dialogue through Art," featuring works by Azerbaijani artists. Organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in China in collaboration with the Innovation Art and Travel Center and the AYDANI Art Gallery, the show included paintings, sculptures, digital art, and animation by both established and emerging Azerbaijani artists.

'Celebrate Arts & Aging': Philadelphia Corporation for Aging hosting 24th annual senior art show

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is hosting its 24th annual senior art show, 'Celebrate Arts & Aging,' across three locations: the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center, the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, and Center on the Hill in Germantown. The exhibition features 140 artists aged 55 to 101, displaying works in various mediums including painting, photography, textiles, and pencil drawings. Notable pieces include Elizabeth Richburg-Durand's painting of Maya Angelou, Denise Ballinger's 'Peace on the Horizon,' and Russell Williams's 'Brilliant in Blue,' this year's signature artwork. The physical exhibits run through May, while a virtual show remains online for the year at PCACares.org.

Ekphrastic Poetry Re-imagines Hopeful Art

The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) is hosting an ekphrastic poetry performance on Saturday, May 23 at 4:00 pm at the Oak Street Lofts Gallery, as part of its "Celebrating Hope" exhibition. Poets Annaliese Jakimides, Gregg Harper, Lily Brown, and Maureen Thorson will respond to artworks inspired by Emily Dickinson's poem "Hope is a strange invention." The exhibition features 20 artists and runs on weekends through May 29.

Desert X Student Art Exhibit Showcases More Than 100 Local Young Artists

More than 100 local students from the Desert Sands Unified School District are showcasing their artwork in the Desert X Art Club Student Exhibition, now on display at Melissa Morgan Fine Art in Palm Desert through June 7. The pieces were created as part of a free after-school program that introduces young people to diverse artistic expression across the Coachella Valley, featuring a range of styles and mediums.

La comunità di Tolfa, nelle colline sopra Civitavecchia, sta creando un grande archivio fotografico

The small Italian town of Tolfa, near Rome, is launching 'Archivio Paese,' a community-driven photographic archive project. Funded by the European Union's NextGenerationEU, the Italian Ministry of Culture, and the local municipality, the initiative focuses on collecting, digitizing, cataloging, and valorizing vernacular photographs held in private family archives. The core of the project is the Giovanni Padroni collection, donated to the Chirone association and now housed in Tolfa's Polo Culturale. The project is artistically directed by Valentina Vannicola and Alessandro Toscano.

Interview on the Great Exhibition at the Colosseum Dedicated to Troy: 'Aeneas Is the Bridge Between Our Cultures'

Intervista sulla grande mostra al Colosseo dedicata a Troia: “Enea è il ponte tra le nostre culture”

A major exhibition titled "Troia e Roma. Miti, leggende, storie del Mediterraneo antico" will open at the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo in Rome on June 12, 2026, featuring over 220 artifacts from 19 Turkish museums, including 50 works never before seen by the Italian public. The show is curated with Sinem Düzgören, the new director of the Museo di Troia in Çanakkale, who arranged the loan of 100 works from her museum. The exhibition includes a monumental replica of the Trojan Horse and highlights the mythological and historical ties between Troy and Rome, with key pieces such as the Head of Augustus and a marble copy of the Aphrodite of Cnidus.

Behind Palazzo Citterio in Milan there is a beautiful garden and a bistro open to all for lunch and dinner

A Milano dietro a Palazzo Citterio c’è un bellissimo giardino e un bistrot aperto a tutti dove pranzare e cenare

Palazzo Citterio in Milan is reopening its lush courtyard garden as Citterio Garden for summer 2026, starting May 27, with extended hours from 9 AM to 10 PM. The garden bistro, adjacent to the Orto Botanico di Brera, introduces a partnership with St-Germain liqueur, transforming into a "Giardino St-Germain" with signature cocktails. A major new collaboration brings Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler to craft an elevated Italian menu, managed by AFM Banqueting under the Grande Brera institution. The museum also announces summer exhibitions, including a show on Giovanni Agostino da Lodi and neoclassical displays featuring the Canova collection from Banca Ifis and the Sommariva miniature collection.

Lavorare nell’arte: opportunità da Civiche Scuole di Milano, Extragarbo, Bolzano Art Weeks, FAI e Aterballetto

This article from Artribune compiles five current job and opportunity listings in the Italian art and cultural sector. It announces open admissions for the 2026-27 academic year at Milan's Civiche Scuole (including schools of cinema, interpreting, music, and theater), a call for artists under 35 by Extragarbo to create a permanent public artwork at the former Centrale del Latte in Vicenza, an open call for artists for the sixth edition of Bolzano Art Weeks (BAW25) focusing on climate awareness and urban regeneration, and a job opening for a visitor services assistant at FAI's Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como. Each listing includes deadlines, contact details, and application links.

Rigenerare Roma: in arrivo un numero speciale della newsletter Render. Iscrivetevi

The article announces the upcoming 58th edition of Artribune's newsletter 'Render', focused on urban and cultural regeneration, set to be released on Monday, May 25, 2026. It highlights the winning project 'Roma Continua' from the 'A Vision for Rome' call for ideas promoted by Fondazione Roma REgeneration, led by architects Alessandro Cambi and Bruna Dominici of studio IT'S, in collaboration with OMA, LGSMA, OKRA, NET Engineering, and others. The second-place project 'New Times New Roma' is also mentioned, involving groups like From, Fosbury Architecture, and BASE Milano. The newsletter also covers new regeneration projects across Italy and Europe, and notes the upcoming 20th International Architecture Exhibition of Venice.

Extraordinary opening of Forte Aurelia in Rome. The military garrison becomes a new space for culture

Apertura straordinaria del Forte Aurelia a Roma. Il presidio militare diventa nuovo spazio per la cultura

After ten years of restoration, the Forte Aurelia complex in Rome has reopened to the public as a cultural space, museum, and venue for events and exhibitions. Built between 1877 and 1881 as part of Rome's defensive ring, the fort was later used as a shelter, Red Cross hospital, and logistics center for the Guardia di Finanza. The official inauguration took place on the symbolic date of Rome's founding, attended by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli, who framed the project within a broader strategy to enhance the city's historical heritage.

VIDEO: Fort Langley Artists Group finds exhibition space at former library

The Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) held its spring exhibition and sale on May 17-18, 2026, at the former library space in the Fort Langley heritage community hall. The show, themed "windows and doors," featured works by members including founding member Margo Harrison, who noted the venue is well-lit and centrally located. FLAG was founded in 1993 by the late artist and teacher Barbara Boldt, who passed away on March 3, 2026, at age 95. The group holds three shows annually in this space, with the next summer show themed "rust" scheduled for July 25-26 during the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival.

Haroun Hayward is painting the English landscape – to a techno beat

Haroun Hayward presents a new exhibition that merges the energy of 1990s rave culture with the pastoral landscapes of Sussex, England. The show features paintings that depict rolling hills and rural scenes, but are infused with the visual and rhythmic influences of techno music and rave aesthetics, creating a contemporary dialogue between nature and club culture.

RESONANCE 2026 Opens Fully Funded Paris Residency

ART X Lagos and Cité internationale des arts, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria / Institut Français du Nigeria, have opened applications for the 2026–2027 edition of the RESONANCE residency programme. The fully funded three-month residency in Paris is open to Nigeria-based visual artists, curators, and designers, offering a live-in studio at the Marais site, a monthly allowance of €1,200, round-trip travel, professional mentoring, and institutional visits. Applications are due by 31 May 2026, with separate residency periods for curators (October–December 2026) and visual artists/designers (November 2026–January 2027).

Retired Canucks legend ‘King’ Richard Brodeur opens B.C. art gallery

Retired Vancouver Canucks goaltender Richard Brodeur, known as 'King Richard' for his heroics in the team's 1982 Stanley Cup run, is opening a new art gallery in downtown Parksville, British Columbia. Named Gallery 35 after his jersey number, the space will feature Brodeur's own nostalgic paintings of backyard hockey rinks, landscapes, abstracts, and contemporary works, alongside art from half a dozen other artists. Brodeur has painted professionally for over 30 years, inspired by early mentorship from artist Claude Picher, and has sold his hockey-themed works across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Stunning art exhibition reveals textured takes on local landscapes

Local artist Mirabela Varga's exhibition 'Coherence' is on display at Byron Spaces Gallery in the Byron Community Centre, featuring bright, textured artworks inspired by the landscapes and flowers of the Northern Rivers region. Varga, known for her palette knife technique and contemporary impressionism, aims to convey emotional depth and spontaneity through her work. The exhibition runs until June 1, with free entry.

"I'm So ATL" Campaign to transform Atlanta parks into a living art gallery

A new public art initiative called the "I'm So ATL" campaign will transform dozens of Atlanta parks into a living art gallery this summer. Led by the Atlanta Music, Arts and Culture Foundation, the three-phase project will feature murals and large-scale installations by local artists, starting in 50 to 60 parks with plans to expand to up to 400 locations. Early installations are set for Piedmont Park, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, and Mayor's Park, and the campaign will culminate in a free cultural festival from August 7–9 at Piedmont Park.

BAND Gallery Expanding Black Artists' Hub in Parkdale

Construction is underway on the expansion and renovation of Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery in Toronto’s Parkdale neighborhood. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the three-story project will transform the existing Victorian-era building at 19 Brock Avenue into an expanded cultural facility featuring upgraded exhibition galleries, artist studios, workshops, community spaces, a resource library, accessibility upgrades, outdoor gathering areas, and a pollinator garden. The redevelopment also includes a contemporary rear addition, with work led by architect Dami Akinbode and landscape design by Foré, led by Shada Morris.

At the ‘new’ Portland Art Museum, the kids are alright

The Portland Art Museum has reopened after a major renovation, with a renewed focus on engaging younger audiences. The museum's transformation includes updated galleries, new programming, and a deliberate effort to make the institution more accessible and relevant to children and families, signaling a shift in its curatorial and educational priorities.

Baltimore Twins hope to take art lovers on a 'journey' of history and legacy

The Quid Nunc Art Gallery in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood is hosting "Twin Journeys," an exhibition featuring twin artists Akio and Keila Evans. The brother-sister duo, who share a deep emotional and creative bond, present works that reflect their separate life paths yet converge on shared themes of history, legacy, and Black identity. The exhibit is a tribute to their late mother, Glorious Taylor, who instilled in them a love of art and Black history. Several pieces sold before the official opening, and the show includes Keila's exploration of emotional vulnerability in young boys and Akio's viral sneaker art, which has attracted celebrities like Dr. Dre and Dave Chappelle.

National Asia Culture Center Marks 11 Years, 23 Million Visitors

The National Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, South Korea, celebrated its 11th anniversary, having attracted over 23 million visitors since its opening. The milestone was marked with a commemorative event highlighting the center's role in promoting Asian arts and culture through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

The Norton Simon Sculpture Garden Opens Its Doors for “Golden Hour” The first “Golden Hour” of the season arrives at the Norton Simon Museum’s Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — an unhurried, end-of-week ritual that invites visit

The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, is launching the first "Golden Hour" of the season at its Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This end-of-week event invites visitors to enjoy the garden during the late afternoon light, offering a relaxed, unhurried experience among the museum's outdoor sculptures.

Exhibition reveals the artistic world of celebrated couple

An exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting showcases over 30 artworks, calligraphic scrolls, opera costumes, and documents from the collection of celebrated couple Wu Zuguang (1917–2003), a renowned scholar and dramatist, and Xin Fengxia (1927–98), a master of Pingju Opera. The works were donated by their son, Wu Huan, in 2025, adding to the family's history of public cultural preservation—Wu Huan's grandfather and father previously donated 241 artworks to the Palace Museum, and Xin Fengxia donated her stage costumes for research.