In China, the Margiela Show is Staged Inside a Series of Containers

In Cina la sfilata di Margiela è allestita dentro una serie di container

Maison Margiela has launched a major traveling exhibition in China titled "Artisanal: Our Creative Laboratory," debuting in Shanghai before moving to Chengdu. Designed by OMA/AMO, the open-air showcase features over forty couture creations from the Artisanal line dating back to 1989, uniquely displayed within weathered shipping containers. The project aims to demystify the fashion house's secretive creative process, highlighting the techniques of deconstruction and manipulation that define the brand's aesthetic.

Winemakers Pasqua Vini Bet on Art: Artist Sara Ricciardi Discusses Her Project for Verona

I produttori di vino Pasqua puntano sull’arte. L’artista Sara Ricciardi racconta il progetto per Verona

Artist Sara Ricciardi has unveiled 'Resonance,' a site-specific immersive installation at the newly restored Monastero space within Palazzo Maffei, Verona. Commissioned by Pasqua Vini, the work celebrates the creative partnership between winery CEO Riccardo Pasqua and American winemaker Charles Smith. The installation utilizes light, sound, and large-scale geode-inspired structures to translate the 'alchemy' of winemaking and the meeting of two distinct identities into a sensory ritual for visitors.

At the Feast of the Revolution: A Film to Tell the Story of Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Fiume Enterprise

Alla Festa della Rivoluzione. Un film per raccontare l’impresa a Fiume di Gabriele D’Annunzio

Director Arnaldo Catinari’s new film, *Alla Festa della Rivoluzione*, explores the 1919 occupation of Fiume led by the poet-soldier Gabriele D’Annunzio. Distributed by 01 Distribution and set for a mid-April release, the film depicts the city-state as a visionary laboratory where art served as a structural foundation and social hierarchies were temporarily dismantled. The narrative follows three fictional characters—a spy, a government official, and a deserter—whose lives intersect amidst the political and aesthetic fever of the D’Annunzio enterprise.

The Flat Gallery in Milan Relocates: New 280 sqm Space Near Central Station

La galleria The Flat di Milano trasloca: nuovo spazio da 280 mq vicino alla Stazione Centrale

The Flat – Massimo Carasi gallery is relocating to a new 280-square-meter space near Milan’s Central Station after 18 years in the Porta Venezia district. To mark the opening on April 9, 2026, the gallery will present "Here… Now!", a group exhibition featuring artists such as Hiva Alizadeh, Michael Johansson, and Leonardo Ulian. The show serves as a retrospective of the gallery’s history since its founding in 2002, showcasing the experimental and international practices that define its program.

In Florence, Art Creates Community and Dialogue in the Bagasseria Space: An Interview with its Founder

A Firenze l’arte crea comunità e confronto nello spazio Bagasseria. Intervista al suo fondatore

Painter Samuele Alfani has launched Bagasseria, a new independent art space and studio in the Sant’Ambrogio district of Florence. Named after the Catalan word for a house of prostitution as a gesture of reclamation and freedom, the venue functions as a porous community hub that blends artistic production with public engagement. Its inaugural exhibition, "Bau Bau Baby," is a group show curated by Luigi Presicce and Anna Capolupo featuring artists such as Francesco Lauretta, Davide Serpetti, and Thomas Berra.

Gelitin “All for All” at Perrotin, New York

The Austrian group Gelitin has opened a new exhibition titled "All for All" at Perrotin gallery in New York. The show continues the group's long-term exploration of artworks as social forms, focusing on building chosen families and temporary publics through their collaborative practice.

Waltz at Cittipunkt e.V.

An exhibition titled "Waltz" opened at the Cittipunkt e.V. venue in Berlin, featuring works by a group of artists including Squat Theatre, Ben Kinmont, Juliette Blightman, Marysia Paruzel, and Rampike Magazine. The show was curated by Riverside and ran from March 1 to March 29, 2026, with documentation available through Contemporary Art Daily.

The Most Important Thing is That Art Remains Accessible

"Das Wichtigste ist, dass die Kunst zugänglich bleibt"

Gilles Neiens has been appointed as the first-ever artistic director of Art Düsseldorf, marking a strategic shift for the eight-year-old regional art fair. In his new role, Neiens aims to elevate the fair's profile by focusing on high-quality curation, thematic depth, and fostering closer collaborative relationships with participating galleries. This structural change signals a move away from purely organizational management toward a more distinct, content-driven identity.

Unlearning Optimization – with Heike Geißler

Optimierung verlernen – mit Heike Geißler

Award-winning author Heike Geißler discusses the necessity of resisting constant self-optimization and embracing despair as a response to modern labor conditions. Drawing from her experiences working in an Amazon warehouse, which inspired her book "Saisonarbeit," Geißler argues that the pressure to perform often leads to a "culture of contempt" and that acknowledging systemic failures is a vital form of resistance.

Salomé: Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth

Salomé. Henner et Moreau face au mythe

The Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris is hosting a focused exhibition exploring the iconographic myth of Salomé through the lenses of Jean-Jacques Henner and Gustave Moreau. The show examines how these two 19th-century masters interpreted the biblical figure who demanded the head of John the Baptist, contrasting their stylistic approaches to her seductive and fatal power. While the Gospels provide no physical description of Salomé, the exhibition highlights how these artists moved away from traditional fleshy depictions to create more ethereal, haunting versions of the femme fatale.

Hugo the Decorator

Hugo décorateur

An exhibition and accompanying book explore Victor Hugo's lesser-known role as an interior decorator, focusing on the elaborate interiors he created for his homes in Paris and during his exile on the island of Guernsey. Curator Gérard Audinet conducted extensive research to reconstruct these lost environments, which were filled with eclectic objects, artworks by friends, and prestigious gifts.

Minor Keys, Major Shifts: Sierra Leone’s Resonant Debut in Venice.

Sierra Leone has made its inaugural appearance at the 61st Venice Biennale with a pavilion titled 'Worlds of Today' located at the Liceo Guggenheim. Curated with a focus on "minor keys" rather than grand spectacles, the exhibition features Sierra Leonean artists Hawa-Jane Bangura, Ayesha Feisal, Hickmatu Bintu Leigh, and Abu Bakarr Mansaray alongside practitioners from other ECOWAS nations. The pavilion functions as a sensorial, porous space that prioritizes communal resilience and spiritual epistemologies over the commodification of identity.

California Museum to Remove Cesar Chavez From Hall of Fame Following Abuse Allegations

The California Museum in Sacramento plans to remove labor leader Cesar Chavez from its California Hall of Fame. This unprecedented action follows a New York Times investigation detailing allegations that Chavez sexually abused multiple girls and engaged in misconduct with women in the United Farm Workers movement during the 1970s.

Berthoud’s fine art gallery displays community creativity

Homestead Fine Art Gallery in downtown Berthoud has established itself as a vital community hub, currently representing 23 local artists from Northern Colorado. The gallery recently hosted its third annual student art show, featuring works from Berthoud High School students and concluding with a public awards reception. Managed by volunteer Executive Director Jim Fronapfel, the space operates on a cooperative model where artists juried into the gallery rent space and contribute volunteer hours to maintain operations.

Whitefield Art Collective celebrates ninth edition of its annual festival

The Whitefield Art Collective has launched its ninth annual edition in Bengaluru, transforming the VR Bengaluru mall into a sprawling public art gallery. This year's festival, themed around 'Sustain,' features over 100 artworks including sculptures, paintings, and installations created by both established artists and students from prestigious institutions like the Government College of Fine Arts and the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. The event includes a diverse program of photography workshops, live painting, and musical performances, anchored by a signature 'Wearable Art' fashion show.

Printmaker creates poster for Fort Wayne Ballet show; exhibition set for Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Renowned American printmaker Chuck Sperry has collaborated with the Fort Wayne Ballet to create a limited-edition poster for their upcoming production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." This partnership coincides with the announcement of Sperry’s solo exhibition, "Archetypes," which is scheduled to open at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art on August 25. The exhibition will showcase over 100 wooden panels depicting the Greek Muses, all of which will be inducted into the museum’s permanent collection as part of the Chuck Sperry Archive.

‘All about the history’: Marshall’s Michelson Museum of Art opens newest exhibit to public

The Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, Texas, has launched "Postcards from Home," a new exhibition featuring the works of Max Cole and Don Brown. The show highlights the regional history of East Texas through Cole’s illustrations of historic landmarks and Brown’s plein air paintings of local landscapes like Caddo Lake. The exhibition was organized through a collaboration with the Harrison County Historical Museum and Centenary College, bringing together works that were previously held in private and bank collections.

BLEACHxLAM "SOUL ART SHOWCASE" Exhibition Reveals New Artwork Ahead of Nationwide Tour

The hit anime series BLEACH and renowned illustrator LAM have announced a collaborative nationwide exhibition tour titled “BLEACH×LAM -SOUL ART SHOWCASE-.” Launching in late April 2026, the showcase features new, highly stylized artworks by LAM that reinterpret iconic characters from Tite Kubo’s manga, including Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. The exhibition will travel to galleries in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, offering free admission and exclusive merchandise to the public.

Jennie Jieun Lee Transforms Community-Sourced Kilns into Sculptural Installations

Artist Jennie Jieun Lee has unveiled a series of new sculptural installations that utilize community-sourced kilns as their primary medium. By repurposing these industrial tools into expressive, ceramic-based works, Lee explores the intersection of domestic labor, communal history, and the physical transformation of clay.

Gallery: New women's artist collective opens joint show in Tallinn

The newly formed Estonian women’s contemporary art collective, Phoenix, has launched its latest group exhibition titled "Quintessence" at the Vabaduse Gallery in Tallinn. Curated and designed by Eveli Varik, the show features works from 17 members of the collective, including Marina Aleksejeva, Lylian Meister, and Tiiu Rebane. The exhibition explores the Aristotelian concept of the "fifth essence," or ether, serving as a metaphor for the distilled core of creative power and the spiritual immersion required for artistic rebirth.

Springfield couple sharing Route 66 artwork for centennial kickoff

Photographers Randy Bacon and Heidi Herrman-Bacon have launched their first collaborative exhibition, "Two Voices, One Road," at the C-Art Gallery in Springfield. The show features 37 black-and-white photographs and 18 mixed-media works that document the architecture and human history of Route 66. While Randy Bacon focuses on the soulful portraiture of desolate structures and signs, Heidi Herrman-Bacon utilizes vintage handkerchiefs and photography to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women who maintained the diners and motels along the historic highway.

Gallery: Finnish street artist EGS opens Estonian-inspired exhibition

Finnish street artist EGS has launched a comprehensive solo exhibition at the Poco Pop Art Museum in Tallinn, Estonia. The showcase features a diverse array of media including paintings, glass sculptures, and site-specific installations that document the artist's three-decade relationship with the city's urban landscape. A central highlight is a collaborative series of hand-painted ceramic plates created with Estonian artist Viktor Gurov, paying homage to the historic Tallinn ceramics factory in Kopli where EGS painted for 15 years.

Representational Art League Exhibition at the Humboldt County Library, Hagopian Gallery

The Representational Art League has launched its latest group exhibition at the Hagopian Gallery, located within the Humboldt County Library in Eureka, California. This showcase features a diverse array of studio and plein-aire works created by local artists using mediums such as watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and oils. Featured participants include Paul and Nancy Rickard, Michelle Murphy-Ferguson, and several other regional creators.

Rutland art center prepares for opening of new miniatures exhibit

The Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland, Vermont, is launching a new exhibition dedicated to the art of miniatures. Opening this Friday and running through May 22, the showcase is a collaborative effort featuring works from the Festival of Miniatures in Brattleboro, the Dollhouse and Toy Museum of Vermont, and approximately ten local artists, including watercolorist Lorraine Dewey.

Queer British artists based in France: open call for Pride exhibition at the British Embassy in Paris

The British Embassy in Paris has launched an open call for queer British artists residing in France to participate in a landmark group exhibition this June. Organized in collaboration with The Norm Queer Agency and artist-curator Daniella McNulty, the initiative marks the first time the embassy has hosted an art show specifically dedicated to Pride. Applications across all mediums are being accepted until April 15, 2026, with selected works to be displayed within the embassy and its gardens.

An exhibition in Venice on Stéphane Dubé's painting of insects and snakes

The Museum of Oriental Art in Venice is presenting "MUSHI 虫. Dragonflies and Other Insects in the Painting of Stéphane Dubé," a solo exhibition featuring twenty-seven gouache works on paper. Curated by Marta Boscolo Marchi, Sachiko Natsume, and Giulia Passante, the show is organized into three thematic sections focusing on dragonflies, moths, and dead snakes. These contemporary works are displayed in dialogue with traditional Japanese artifacts from the museum's permanent collection, such as netsuke and military items, highlighting the symbolic significance of these creatures in Eastern culture.

“Do it together”: Fine Arts seniors pair to explore presence, reflection in senior show

Emporia State University seniors Sydney Hickman and Michael Kidwell debuted their collaborative Bachelor of Fine Arts senior exhibition, "All That Remains," at the Eppink Art Gallery. The show features a dialogue between Hickman’s quilt-inspired ceramics and mosaics, which explore domesticity and femininity, and Kidwell’s nature-oriented paintings and wood displays that reflect on his Kansas upbringing and identity.

What to know about 'The Bird Sisters' art exhibit opening April 17

Artists and sisters Darlene Belair and Karen Dheel are set to debut a collaborative exhibition titled "The Bird Sisters" on April 17 at the Michigan Wine and Beer Portal in Monroe. The three-month showcase features a diverse range of acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media paintings that reflect the duo's deep connection to the local landscape. Belair, a long-time community artist and resident at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, will present nature-focused works, while Dheel will display plein air paintings and pieces inspired by the symbolism of ravens.

New Student Art Exhibition Opens at Country Music Hall of Fame

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a new community art exhibition titled "Connection" within its Taylor Swift Education Center. The showcase features letterpress posters created by Metro Nashville Public Schools students and artists from Friends Life Community, a nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Developed in collaboration with the historic Hatch Show Print shop, the works utilize action words and imagery to envision a future centered on social causes and creative unity.

Cactus Club 'In the Clouds' Artist Residency Applications Now Open

Cactus Plus, the nonprofit arm of Milwaukee’s Cactus Club, has opened applications for the second year of its "In the Clouds" artist residency. The program offers three selected artists—one virtual and two in-person—a $1,500 stipend to support their practice between June 22 and 26, 2026. Designed with a focus on accessibility, the residency specifically prioritizes disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill creators across all artistic mediums, requiring a community event and an artist talk rather than the production of new physical work.