The Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop & Gallery at Mangerton Mill is currently hosting a solo exhibition of works by painter David Brooke. The show features Brooke’s signature narrative style, which blends elements of mythology, fantasy, and humor into intricate, dreamlike scenes. Visitors are invited to explore the detailed brushwork and hidden stories within his characters and landscapes through May 20.
Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap is making waves this month with two major installations centered on his signature motif of public swimming pools and bathhouses. His latest projects include 'Mimimomo Pool (2026)', a commission by UBS for Art Basel Hong Kong, and 'Jeremy’s Bathhouse', a solo exhibition at the Oi! art space in North Point. The latter features over a thousand ceramic tiles and objects created in collaboration with artisans from Jingdezhen, transforming a greenhouse-like venue into a Japanese-style communal bath.
Perth-based multidisciplinary artist Lisa Principe launched her latest solo exhibition, "In Parallel Exhibition: An Atlas of Becoming," at Cleaver House in West Perth on March 13. The showcase features works that explore the evolving relationship between the self and the landscape, notably encouraging visitors to engage with the art through both touch and sight. The opening event featured a Welcome to Country by Dr. Noel Nannup, a speech by Ash Tower, and a musical performance by Tanaya Harper.
La Biennale e il peso delle bandiere. Che senso hanno i padiglioni nazionali?
The article examines the inherent contradiction within the Venice Biennale: its historical structure of national pavilions, a legacy of 19th-century world fairs and state-sponsored art, clashes with the transnational, post-identity vision of the international exhibition curated by Koyo Kouoh. The return of the Russia Pavilion amid geopolitical conflict and the international show titled "In Minor Keys," which rejects national belonging as an interpretive criterion, highlight this tension. The piece also addresses the controversy over the lack of Italian artists in the main exhibition, questioning whether a Biennale hosted in Italy should guarantee national representation.
Leoni d’Oro della Biennale votati dal pubblico? 7 motivi per cui non possono funzionare
On April 30, 2026, the International Jury of the Venice Art Biennale resigned en masse. In response, the Biennale Foundation hastily announced a new initiative called the "Visitor Lions" (Leoni dei Visitatori), where paying visitors would vote to award the Golden Lions for best artist and best national participation. The voting system would rely on ticket tracking to verify attendance at the main venues, the Giardini and the Arsenale. However, just a week before the public opening, no further details had been released, raising numerous practical concerns about the mechanism's feasibility.
Osservatori culturali. Dinosauri o soggetti in grado di interpretare il presente?
The Cultural Observatory of Canton Ticino has published a study on cultural observatories worldwide, including a map and list of surveyed organizations. The analysis reveals that cultural observatories are not a global phenomenon but are concentrated mainly in Europe and South America, with occasional presence in North America (especially Canada and Hispanic-oriented organizations in the US). Africa, Asia, and Oceania are almost entirely absent from the map. The study also highlights a high rate of inactive observatories: among the top 10 countries by active observatories, only Germany shows an effective activity ratio. Spain has 26 active observatories out of about 45 total, while Italy has 11 active out of over 20 inactive. The research defines observatories as non-profit organizations that combine cultural and statistical expertise to deepen and transfer knowledge about the cultural sector, and classifies as inactive those with no recent activity on web or social channels.
Nella campagna alla periferia di Milano ci saranno una serie di performance artistiche in un campo di grano
The Biblioteca del Grano, an experimental agricultural and cultural site on the outskirts of Milan, is hosting a series of artistic performances and workshops led by artist Edoardo Mozzanega. Scheduled to coincide with Milan Art Week and Design Week, the program includes 'Tiger’s Nap,' a collective public sleeping performance, and 'A House Full of Tigers,' a workshop based on Social Dreaming. These events are part of the broader 'Learning Landscapes' initiative, which brings together international researchers and artists to explore food and land as cultural infrastructure.
The City of Raleigh has detailed its diverse range of public art venues and exhibition programs, highlighting key spaces such as the Block Gallery, Pullen Arts Center, and Sertoma Arts Center. These sites collectively host a rotating schedule of five to six exhibitions annually, specifically designed to showcase the work of North Carolina-based creators and emerging artists from Wake County. Additionally, the city manages a Municipal Art Collection comprising over 600 pieces, including Telvin Wallace’s "Window Pain," which are integrated into the city's public infrastructure.
The Curatorial Program for Research (CPR) has announced an open call for its 'Hello New York!' artist residency, an intensive two-week professional development program based in Brooklyn. Scheduled for April 2026, the residency will select up to 20 local and international artists to engage with the New York art ecosystem through workshops, studio visits, and mentorship from industry professionals. The program is tuition-free and prioritizes artists from underrepresented backgrounds or those addressing critical social and environmental themes.
The Tulsa Artist Fellowship has announced an open call for its 2027–2029 award cycle, seeking ten artists and arts workers for a three-year residency in Oklahoma. Selected fellows receive a comprehensive financial package totaling over $150,000 in stipends, plus housing and relocation support, in exchange for committing to live and work in Tulsa. The program, established by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, emphasizes long-term community engagement and the development of ambitious, site-specific projects.
Hangar – Centro de Investigação Artística in Lisbon has launched an open call for its Longitudes Residency programme. The call invites artists, writers, curators, researchers, and musicians from diverse disciplines to apply for stays of one to three months. The programme is process-based and non-prescriptive, encouraging participants to develop projects in response to Lisbon's environment or to pursue research within its cultural context.
Tom Ford is launching its first eyewear-only pop-up during Art Basel Miami Beach, staged on the sand facing the Miami Beach EDITION from December 4-6. The installation showcases the full Eyewear family—Core, ICON, and the Private Collection—alongside exclusive styles from Haider Ackermann's Fall/Winter 2025 runway. Visitors can try on and purchase rare frames like the Bronson and Fausto lenses in a chrome-and-marble setting designed to present eyewear as collectible design objects.
Expo Chicago, the city's major international art fair, has opened its 2024 edition at Navy Pier with a redesigned floor plan intended to improve visitor flow and gallery visibility. The fair features over 170 galleries from 29 countries, with a notable contingent of Chicago-based exhibitors and a special section dedicated to art from the African diaspora.
A short list of community art spaces is being promoted for people to visit during a shutdown period. The article highlights local venues where art can still be experienced, encouraging public engagement with grassroots creative hubs despite broader closures.
The article highlights six local art exhibitions taking place across various Chicago neighborhoods in April, moving beyond the city's major art fair. It details shows in areas like Pilsen, Logan Square, and West Town, featuring a mix of emerging and established artists working in diverse mediums.
Athens-based artist Manda McKay presents her latest exhibition, 'Feral Feminism,' opening May 15 at Tiny ATH Gallery. The show invites viewers to explore raw, untamed themes through McKay's work as a visual storyteller and author.
The 42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition will take place from April 29 through May 30, 2026, at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois. This annual juried showcase features watercolor, acrylic, and gouache works by artists from across the United States, celebrating a wide range of techniques and perspectives in water-based media.
Warin Lab, a Bangkok-based art space, is staging a retrospective exhibition that brings together 28 of its past art exhibits. The show offers a comprehensive overview of the gallery's curatorial history, featuring works from various artists who have shown at the venue since its founding.
Runjeet Singh Gallery, a new commercial gallery focusing on artists from the South Asian diaspora, has opened in Leamington at 37 Chandos Street. The gallery launched with an opening exhibition from April 24 to 26, featuring work by 11 emerging and established contemporary artists. Founder Runjeet Singh, who has 26 years of experience in antiques and contemporary art collecting, aims to provide a platform for UK-based South Asian diasporic artists and those whose practices are informed by South Asian narratives and traditions.
The Grand Detour Arts Festival committee is now accepting applications from artists for its 77th annual event, scheduled for September 13 at the John Deere Historic Site. The juried show is open to all artists and artisans working in original media, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, and crafts, and features cash awards and a Best of Show prize with no sales commission charged. Applications for a separate student art exhibit are also being accepted, with submissions due by August 22.
Kentucky-based painter Samuel Baltes will be featured in a solo exhibition opening May 8 at Yes Arts in Frankfort. The showcase highlights Baltes’ plein air landscape paintings, which draw heavily from Realist and Impressionist traditions to capture the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere in everyday environments.
Local Color Art Gallery is hosting its annual Spring Open House Auction, featuring a diverse collection of works from regional artists. The event invites the community to engage with local talent through a live bidding format, showcasing everything from traditional paintings to contemporary mixed-media pieces.
Paxton House is set to host a major solo exhibition featuring the work of Ian J. Cowan, an artist known for a vibrant and eclectic style that ranges from custom-painted guitars for celebrities to traditional portraits and local landmarks. The exhibition, hosted in the Hayloft Gallery from April 11 through May 31, offers a comprehensive look at Cowan’s creative evolution and his transition from commercial music industry commissions to fine art.
A new exhibition opened April 10 at the Indianapolis International Airport’s Civic Plaza, featuring 92 works by 90 Hoosier artists with developmental disabilities. The show was organized by the Indianapolis Airport Authority in partnership with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF) and Ability Indiana, with artists from 12 INARF member organizations contributing pieces in a variety of mediums. The airport’s arts and culture program, which rotates permanent and temporary collections, has hosted this annual showcase for several years, with some artists returning each year with new work.
Three women—Tarot Crick, Penny Bowley, and Rhiannon Griffiths—opened a new art gallery called Jackdaw in Oundle, Northamptonshire, in March 2025. The gallery exclusively sells artwork created by artists based within 50 miles of the shop, aiming to showcase local talent that the owners describe as 'phenomenal' but underrecognized. They have built extensive connections with local artists and collaborate with Northants & Rutland Open Studios to provide a year-round platform for creatives.
The AIPAD Photography Show, a major fair dedicated to fine art photography, took a refreshing turn by emphasizing craft and handmade processes. The event featured a notable shift away from purely digital and commercial photography, highlighting works that incorporate traditional techniques such as cyanotypes, photogravures, and hand-applied color. Galleries presented pieces that blurred the line between photography and other media, including mixed-media works and artist books, reflecting a growing interest in the tactile and artisanal aspects of the medium.
The Colors Festival has returned to Paris with a new immersive exhibition titled "Colors Light," located in the 15th arrondissement. Running from April 16 to July 26, 2026, the show features over 35 artists who have transformed a 700-square-meter building into a sensory playground using blacklight, fluorescence, and phosphorescence. The works are designed to shift and reveal hidden compositions as visitors move through the darkened space, marking a technical evolution for the festival toward light-based urban art.
The exhibition "Linda Fleming: A Library of Ideas" showcases the intricate structural works of the Nevada-based sculptor. The presentation focuses on Fleming's unique ability to translate complex geometric patterns and celestial inspirations into physical forms, utilizing materials like steel and wood to create large-scale, lace-like structures.
The Vale Spring Art Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Broadway, featuring works from artists based in the local area. The event aims to highlight the creative output of the community.
Dazibao, a Montreal centre for contemporary image-based art, has appointed Rodrigue Mouchez Armendariz as its new General and Artistic Director. The French-Mexican artist, curator, and researcher will relocate from Barcelona to Montreal in Spring 2026, succeeding France Choinière, who led the institution for nearly three decades.