The British Museum bets on 'total immersion' to display the Bayeux Tapestry, which will be presented flat

Le British Museum mise sur « l’immersion totale » pour exposer la tapisserie de Bayeux qui sera présentée à plat

The British Museum has announced plans for an exceptional exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, which will be displayed flat for the first time in its history, rather than hung vertically as it has been for decades in Bayeux. The 70-meter-long 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England will be shown in London from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027, with tickets priced between £25 and £33. The museum promises an 'immersive' experience featuring raking light, digital devices, and loaned objects to contextualize the 58 scenes and 626 characters.

Beyond the Streets at La Villette’s Grande Halle: the exhibition dedicated to the legends of graffiti and street art

"Beyond the Streets," a major exhibition dedicated to graffiti and street art, opens at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris from May 27 to August 30, 2026. Featuring over 100 artists including Futura 2000, Shepard Fairey, Invader, JonOne, André Saraiva, Felipe Pantone, Mister Cartoon, Vhils, Yoshi Omori, JR, Ozzie Juarez, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Kenny Scharf, Paul Insect, and Tim Conlon, the show spans 3,600 square meters with historic works, new pieces, archives, and immersive installations. Highlights include a train car installation, a mural by JonOne, a gallery dedicated to Shepard Fairey, "The Cosmic Cave" by Kenny Scharf, "The Marionette Workshop" by Paul Insect, and a section on the Beastie Boys and French hip-hop, including outfits from Dapper Dan and T-shirts from Driss Dendoune's collection.

Lancaster gallery hosts exhibition of paintings and drawings from self-taught artist

King Street Arts in Lancaster is hosting an exhibition titled 'Not all Rainbows and Sunshine' featuring paintings and drawings by self-taught artist Thom Draven. The show runs from May 27 to June 6 and includes works like 'Disconnection,' created as part of Draven's ongoing mental health journey.

A Night at the museum

Artis—Naples is hosting its free Art After Hours program at The Baker Museum throughout the summer, offering free admission on the last Wednesday of each month through August from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program features live music by local musicians and allows visitors to explore current exhibitions in a relaxed evening setting. Museum Director and Chief Curator Courtney A. McNeil and Director of Education & Community Partnerships Dave Aulenbach highlight the program's role in making art accessible to the community.

Exhibitions to See: Agenda for 25–29 May 2026

The article presents a curated agenda of art exhibitions to visit from 25 to 29 May 2026, listing shows across multiple cities. It is published by an Italian online magazine registered in Naples, with Lorenzo Crea as director and Visio Adv as publisher.

From art school to soccer pitch: Peter Robinson's six-decade career celebrated in new exhibition in Glen Ellyn

The Daily Herald reports on a new exhibition in Glen Ellyn celebrating the six-decade career of artist Peter Robinson, whose work spans from his art school training to unexpected subjects like soccer pitches. The show highlights the breadth of his practice and his enduring creative output over sixty years.

Bonollo Foundation explores the body and mind with two new exhibition projects

The Sandra and Giancarlo Bonollo Foundation for Contemporary Art in Thiene, Italy, has launched two new exhibition projects: the group show "Body in Motion" and a solo exhibition titled "Sanatorium" by Polish artist Tomasz Kowalski. Both opened on May 23, 2026, with "Body in Motion" running until November 7 and "Sanatorium" until September 30. "Body in Motion," curated by Chiara Nuzzi, features works from the Bonollo Collection by artists including Monica Bonvicini, Talia Chetrit, Sam Durant, Mona Hatoum, and others, exploring the body as a site of relationship, resistance, and identity. "Sanatorium," curated by Elisa Carollo, presents Kowalski's recent paintings that use the metaphor of a sanatorium to examine perception, memory, and the boundaries between imagination and reality, designed specifically for the foundation's space in a former religious and psychiatric complex.

major exhibition of rare paintings and archives honors zaha hadid ten years after her passing

A major exhibition titled 'I Think There Should Be No End to Experimentation' has opened at LUMA Arles, marking the sixth chapter of the Hans Ulrich Obrist Archives. Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Arthur Fouray, the show honors the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid on the tenth anniversary of her passing. It features rarely exhibited paintings, early calligraphic drawings, personal notebooks, and previously unseen video interviews from 2001 to 2013, alongside tribute posters by peers such as Sir Peter Cook, Stefano Boeri, Sumayya Vally, Iwan Baan, and Lina Ghotmeh. The exhibition is presented in the Tower building designed by Frank Gehry and unfolds across the Cherry Tree Gallery and Archives Gallery, with exhibition furniture conceived by Kazuyo Sejima.

Grotesque: Art Beyond Restraint - Davison Art Collection

The Davison Art Collection at Wesleyan University presents "Grotesque: Art Beyond Restraint," an exhibition running from September 23 to December 12, 2026, at the Pruzan Art Center's Goldrach Gallery in Middletown, Connecticut. The show examines the evolving concept of the grotesque in art, featuring works by Lucas van Leyden, Nicoletto da Modena, Otto Dix, Odilon Redon, Jacques Callot, Kara Walker, and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, among others. It is curated by Miya Tokumitsu, Donald T. Fallati, and Ruth E. Pachman.

From Paris To Gyeongseong’ Illuminating The Flow Of Modern Art​

The article 'From Paris To Gyeongseong’ Illuminating The Flow Of Modern Art' explores the historical and cultural exchange of modern art between Paris and Gyeongseong (the former name of Seoul during the Japanese colonial period). It traces how Western modernist movements, particularly from Paris, influenced Korean artists in the early 20th century, highlighting the cross-cultural dialogue that shaped the development of modern art in Korea. The piece examines specific artworks, exhibitions, and the role of key figures who facilitated this artistic flow.

Ruggero Baragliu brings the painting of "how much is enough" to Rome

From May 30 to June 30, 2026, Blocco 13 in Rome hosts "Qb," the first Roman solo exhibition of Sardinian artist Ruggero Baragliu (born 1987). Curated by Antonello Cuccu and Chiara Manca, the show presents oils, papers, and bas-reliefs that explore the boundary between painting and sculpture through an essential, layered language. Works include small-format oils on panel such as "Colossus" (2026), the multi-year "Untitled with Checkers" (2019–2024), and the bas-relief "Garbata," which transforms brushstroke into volume. The exhibition is part of Blocco 13's "Guests" section, which has previously hosted artists like Pierluigi Fresia and Alessandro Finocchiaro.

At the GAM in Turin, the Fourth Resonance between drawing, paper and twentieth-century collections

From May 21 to November 1, 2026, the GAM—Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Turin—launches its new exhibition season titled "Fourth Resonance," a program dedicated to the languages of drawing, sign, and stroke. The season includes multiple exhibitions, notably "Un altro Novecento. Works on Paper from the GAM Collections," curated by Fabio Cafagna and Elena Volpato, which brings together over 600 works on paper spanning the 20th century, from Symbolism to the 1990s. Featured artists include Lucio Fontana, Giorgio Morandi, Filippo de Pisis, Max Beckmann, and many others, with monographic rooms and contemporary interventions woven into the museum's collections.

Ibrahim Mahama, one of today's most influential artists

Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist known for his large-scale installations using jute sacks and other materials, is profiled as one of today's most influential artists. The article highlights his rise from Tamale to international prominence, his work addressing themes of labor, migration, and globalization, and his recent projects including the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art in Ghana.

Historic Northumberland figure inspires art exhibition

An art exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, will be held at Etal Village Hall in Northumberland on May 24. The free event features 30 finalist works—ranging from film and paintings to textiles and sculpture—submitted by artists from across northern England and the Scottish Borders. The winner will receive the Louisa Waterford Prize, and visitors can vote for the People's Prize. The exhibition is organized by The Tin Shed, a collective that supports artists and makers through online studios and pop-up events.

Museo Madre Naples: Maria Lai and Living Collapse between history, matter and memory

From June 25 to September 21, 2026, the Fondazione Donnaregina per le arti contemporanee presents the exhibition "Maria Lai: Being is Weaving" at the Madre museum in Naples, curated by Monica Amor and Carlos Basualdo in collaboration with the Archivio and Fondazione Maria Lai. The show traces the artist's six-decade career, highlighting her experimentation with sewing, collage, textiles, and orality, and includes a catalogue with contributions from multiple scholars. Concurrently, the museum hosts "Living Collapse," the second exhibition of the Premio Meridiana, curated by Samuele Piazza, featuring artists Andrea Bolognino, Effe Minelli, and Raffaela Naldi Rossano, which reinterprets the nativity scene tradition through contemporary practices.

World-renowned photographer Roger Ballen will visit Latvia with a lecture at ISSP and a retrospective exhibition at the Mark Rothko Art Centre

World-renowned photographer Roger Ballen will visit Latvia in June 2025 for a public lecture at the contemporary photography platform ISSP in Riga, followed by a major retrospective exhibition titled "The Other Mind: Roger Ballen. Retrospective" at the Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils. The lecture, held on June 6, offers a rare opportunity to hear Ballen discuss his creative process and over fifty years of work, while the exhibition, running from June 5 to August 30, spans his career from early documentary works to his signature "documentary fiction" and recent color photography.

Kathleen Telesco: Nature Reconfigured at Metro Art in Bridgeport

Metro Arts Studios in Bridgeport will feature Kathleen Telesco as its Featured Artist from May 31 to July 18, 2026. Telesco, who previously focused on realistic still lifes and portraits, has shifted to expressionist and semi-abstract painting over the last five years, working with acrylics and charcoal. Her inspiration comes from nature, ancestry, and dream narratives, and she also volunteers as a wildlife rehabber and birder.

Art fair showcases Beijing’s evolution as cultural destination - China Daily

The Beijing Dangdai Art Fair opened on Thursday at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center, running through Sunday. It features a wide range of works from late artist Zao Wou-ki’s tiny sketch drafts to large-scale installation art and robot pieces co-developed by artists and tech companies. Galleries from Beijing’s 798 art zone, other Chinese cities, and international institutions are participating. The fair also marks the launch of the 2026 Beijing Art Season, which includes Beijing Design Week and Gallery Weekend Beijing, and offers an off-site exhibition at WONDER · China World Mall through May 31.

Water Spring Middle student receives recognition in The Dalí Museum exhibition

Elora Shouse, a sixth-grader at Water Spring Middle School in Orange County, Florida, received an honorable mention in The Dalí Museum's 2026 Student Surrealist Art Exhibition. The annual juried show features work from Florida middle and high school students, with this year's theme titled "The Surreal Self: Personal Symbols, Stories and Portraits." The statewide exhibition runs through August 2 at The Dalí Museum.

Artist Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation Gallery

American artist Chuck Sperry, renowned for his concert posters for The Rolling Stones, U2, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, and Pearl Jam, presents a free exhibition titled "Archetypes" at the Art Generation Gallery in Paris from June 13 to August 1, 2026. The show features his signature silkscreen prints on paper and wooden panels, personal archives, and collector cards, focusing on powerful female figures, goddesses, and allegorical themes such as the Danaids, Courage, Love, and Athena.

Joan Semmel Roars at The Jewish Museum

The article reviews Joan Semmel: In the Flesh, a retrospective exhibition at The Jewish Museum in New York (December 2025 – May 2026). The author describes an initial discomfort with Semmel's graphic nude paintings of aging female bodies, but after researching the artist's significance in feminist art, comes to appreciate her unapologetic honesty. The show is arranged chronologically, tracing Semmel's evolution from works like Erotic Yellow (1973) to later paintings that grow in confidence and freedom, all while maintaining a focus on female embodiment and pleasure from a female perspective.

Artist celebrates 21 years with Project Art Works in new Hastings exhibition

Project Art Works in Hastings is presenting "The Twenty-One Year Itch," a solo exhibition by artist Charlotte Stephens, running from 22 May to 13 June 2026. The show marks Stephens' 21-year association with the organization, bringing together key paintings from over two decades of her studio practice, including portraits, studies of nature, and large-scale process-led works. Stephens joined Project Art Works in 2005 as one of its original artist collaborators and has also served as an advisor to the board of trustees.

3 new exhibitions at Artists Archives tackle urgent social issues

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in Cleveland has opened three new exhibitions that confront pressing social issues. The shows feature works by regional artists addressing topics such as racial justice, environmental crisis, and community resilience, using a range of media from painting and sculpture to mixed-media installations.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents Opening of the 2026 Visual Arts Exhibition

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, New York, will open its sixth annual Visual Arts Exhibition on June 6, 2026, with a free afternoon reception. Titled "Earthly Delights," the show features works by nine contemporary artists, including returning artists Aurora Robson, Ian McMahon, and Portia Munson, as well as newcomers Thea Berman, Sharon Broit, Laura Battle, Kris Perry, Nadia Yaron, and Virginia L. Montgomery. The exhibition also includes two bronzes by Gaston Lachaise on loan from the Lachaise Foundation. Curated by Hilary Greene, the artworks explore planets, plants, insects, and biological forms inspired by the Hudson Valley landscape.

Cagecircle: Composition for an Exhibition

An exhibition titled "Cagecircle: Composition for an Exhibition—curated by chance!" will open on June 27, 2026, at Bard College’s Stevenson Library in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, as part of Upstate Art Weekend. The show features archival items from twenty-two collections, selected using John Cage's chance procedures, including works by Marcel Duchamp, Hannah Arendt’s kitchen cabinet door, a death mask, and an architecture model of a garage. The opening includes free performances of Cage’s "Lecture on Nothing" and "Extended Lullaby."

From Brâncuși to Neo-Constructivism: National Museum of Contemporary Art opens new exhibition season

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Romania will launch its new exhibition season on May 23, featuring seven exhibitions that highlight key figures in Romanian contemporary art. Central projects include "Campo Santo" by Călin Dan, a retrospective of Victoria and Marian Zidaru, and a show dedicated to neo-constructivist Roman Cotoșman. The season also includes an anniversary project marking 150 years since Constantin Brâncuși's birth, titled "BOÎTE. BOX. BRÂNCUȘI." The exhibitions span multiple floors and explore themes of memory, spirituality, abstraction, and contemporary reinterpretations of artistic heritage.

The ECC Italy’s Venice Exhibition Demonstrates the Power of ‘Conscious Intermingling’

The ECC Italy has opened a new exhibition in Venice titled 'Conscious Intermingling,' showcasing works that explore cross-cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. The show brings together contemporary artists from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing collaborative and hybrid creative practices that transcend national and cultural boundaries.

UPSTATE ART WEEKEND: OPEN HOURS to Return to Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

Upstate Art Weekend is bringing back its OPEN HOURS program to Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, New York. The event, organized by BroadwayWorld, offers extended hours for visitors to explore the park's artistic and cultural offerings, including exhibitions and performances, during a dedicated weekend in the Hudson Valley region.

24 Hours with Jewel at the 2026 Venice Biennale Festival

Singer-songwriter Jewel has transformed into a multimedia artist, presenting a solo exhibition titled '24 Hours with Jewel' at the 2026 Venice Biennale. The show features 34 new works, including paintings, sculptures, and kinetic installations, with the centerpiece 'Heart of the Ocean'—an eight-foot kinetic sculpture created in collaboration with scientists from NASA, NOAA, Stanford, and UC Berkeley that translates real-time oceanographic data into light and sound. V Magazine followed Jewel for 24 hours as she prepared for her Biennale debut, documenting her day from rooftop meditations and water taxi rides with her son to private patron tours and an opening night performance in a custom Schiaparelli dress.

Newfields Returns To The Runway With New Fashion Exhibit

Newfields has opened a new fashion exhibition titled "Body / Beyond: Fashion That Transforms," its first fashion-focused show in over three years. The exhibition features 25 pieces spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s, including designs by Christian Dior, Balmain, Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rei Kawakubo, and Martin Margiela. Highlights include a conical bra cup maxi dress worn by Madonna and three newly acquired works for the museum's collection.