A landmark exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat's early works is coming to Brooklyn this May

The Bishop Gallery in Brooklyn will host a landmark exhibition titled "Our Friend, Jean: Early Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat" during New York Art Week this May. The show features rare early pieces and intimate photographs from the collection of Alexis Adler, who lived with Basquiat between 1979 and 1980. The exhibition focuses on the artist's formative years, showcasing works created on unconventional surfaces like doors and furniture before his rise to global stardom.

NEXT in the Gallery: March art is NFL photography, Empty Bowls and a giant egg

Pittsburgh’s art scene is set for a diverse series of openings this March, ranging from historical sports photography to contemporary textile art. Highlights include Michael Zagaris’s 60-year retrospective of NFL photography at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the first U.S. solo exhibition for English photographer Ajamu X at Silver Eye Center for Photography, and solo shows by Nicole Renee Ryan and Abby Franzen-Sheehan. The month also features collaborative exhibitions like "What We Carry," which pairs Penny Mateer’s political quilts with Dante Campudoni’s psychological paintings.

‘We’re rooted in the local community, but also global’ — inside AlUla Arts Festival

The fifth AlUla Arts Festival has opened in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, running until February 14. The festival features land art, workshops, dance, and musical performances set against the ancient oasis landscape. Highlights include the return of Desert X AlUla with 11 site-specific installations by local and international artists, curated under the theme 'Space Without Measure' inspired by Kahlil Gibran. The exhibition 'Arduna' marks the pre-opening of the upcoming Contemporary Art Museum of AlUla, a collaboration with Centre Pompidou. The AlJadidah Arts District also hosts numerous initiatives, including photography exhibitions at Villa Hegra and concerts by the AlUla Music Hub.

December 2025 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York is hosting a series of exhibitions and events throughout December 2025 and into January 2026. Highlights include "Wavelengths," a juried alumni survey at SVA Chelsea Gallery; "Act 1: Geraldine Scott III," a solo exhibition by alumnus Lillian Ansell at SVA Gramercy Gallery; "The Book Show" featuring first-year MFA students; "Migrant Housing: Water as a Medium for Healing" at SVA Flatiron Gallery; and "fables for introverts, chapter iii: limbo" by Gerald Euhon Sheffield II at SVA Flatiron Project Space. Events include open studios, a lecture on the anti-Nazi "Red Orchestra" group, and an artists' roundtable with Samson Young.

From subways to galleries: Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the appeal of street art

Miami's Museum of Graffiti, located in the Wynwood neighborhood, is hosting a new exhibition that chronicles the origins and development of graffiti and street art, timed to coincide with the annual Art Basel fair and its satellite shows. The museum, founded six years ago by Alan Ket, bills itself as the first museum in the world dedicated to graffiti and street art. The exhibition features works by artists like JonOne (Jon Perello), who began tagging New York subways as a teenager, and highlights key moments such as the 1973 Razor gallery show, which helped legitimize graffiti as an art form.

What’s on now at San Francisco museums, November 2025

San Francisco museums are presenting a wide array of exhibitions in November 2025, with several closing soon and others opening in the coming months. At SFMOMA, major shows include "Alejandro Cartagena: Ground Rules" (through April 19), "KAWS: Family" (through May 3, 2026), the photography exhibition "(Re)Constructing History" featuring Carrie Mae Weems, Nona Faustine, Carla Williams, and Dawoud Bey, and "Suzanne Jackson: What is Love," the artist's first retrospective. The Institute for Contemporary Art hosts "Midnight March" by Masako Miki and "stay, take your time, my love" by David Antonio Cruz, both closing Dec. 7. The Asian Art Museum presents "Rave into the Future: Art in Motion" closing Jan. 12, and the Legion of Honor will open "Drawn to Venice" from Jan. 24 to Aug. 2, 2026. The Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a collaboration with the San Francisco Foundation and SOMarts, closes Dec. 7.

Taipei's new art exhibitions highlight diversity and cultural power

Taipei's art scene presents a diverse fall lineup of exhibitions in September and October, featuring internationally recognized figures such as Anthony McCall, whose 'Solid Light' series debuts in Taiwan at the Fubon Art Museum, and a major retrospective of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto at the Jut Museum of Art. Local galleries also shine, with shows by Taiwanese artists Michael Lin, Shi Jin-hua (posthumous tribute), and Jenny Chen, alongside German artist Michael Muller at Gdm Gallery and Swiss artist Thierry Feuz at Bluerider Art. The season includes technology-focused exhibitions, pop culture offerings like a 'Ghost in the Shell' metal art show, and group shows exploring travel, memory, and contemporary Asian aesthetics.

These are the 7 best art galleries to visit in Brisbane

This article lists the seven best art galleries to visit in Brisbane, Australia, as of June 2025. It highlights major institutions such as the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), which hosts the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Brisbane (MoB), which emphasizes fine art within a heritage building. Other notable mentions include Woolloongabba Art Gallery, known for its focus on contemporary Australasian art and Indigenous works sourced from community-owned arts centers.

Michael Asher at Artists Space review

Artists Space in New York is hosting a posthumous survey of Michael Asher, the influential conceptual artist who died in 2012. Curated by Jay Sanders and Stella Cilman, the exhibition focuses not on Asher's well-known site-specific interventions—which by their nature cannot be recreated—but on the material residues they left behind: magazines, advertisements, radio works, postcards, T-shirts, and other ephemera. A key artifact is a copy of Tom Marioni's 1975 magazine *Vision*, in which Asher glued two facing pages together, effectively making himself disappear between contributions by Doug Wheeler and Bruce Nauman. The show spans forty-five years of projects, presenting these objects as physical remainders of Asher's practice.

Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors Member Preview

The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is hosting a member preview on April 19, 2025, for "Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors," the U.S. debut exhibition of the artist. Featuring 41 monumental works, the show reimagines Western art history through an Indigenous lens, addressing colonial injustice, generational trauma, and Two-Spirit and queer visibility, with pieces from the DAM's collection and loans from other institutions.

Monika Baer at Kölnischer Kunstverein

The Kölnischer Kunstverein in Cologne is hosting a solo exhibition by German artist Monika Baer titled "Defection." Running from February 27 through May 3, 2026, the presentation features new and recent works supported by Greene Naftali and Trautwein Herleth. The exhibition continues Baer’s long-standing exploration of the boundaries of painting, utilizing her signature blend of technical precision and surrealist-inflected imagery.

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Ceramicist and lighting designer Analuisa Corrigan and actor Pauline Chalamet meet at Corrigan's Los Angeles studio for a conversation about their creative practices, hosted by CULTURED and sponsored by Tory Burch. Corrigan discusses her shift from oil painting to working with materials like aluminum, while Chalamet reflects on her path from ballet to acting, including her roles in *The King of Staten Island* and *The Sex Lives of College Girls*.

Exhibitions Coming to Houston Institutions in Summer 2026

Art museums and institutions across the Greater Houston area are opening a series of new exhibitions for summer 2026. Highlights include the Czech Center Museum Houston's solo show of travel photography by Clarice Marik Snokhous; Art League Houston presenting Marisol Valencia's installation "No Longer, Not Yet" and Juvana Soliven's "Subject to Surviving"; Houston Center for Photography featuring Simon Silva's "Madre Patria"; the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston launching the first survey of Mary Ellen Carroll's work; and the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University hosting Masako Miki's first Texas exhibition.

More than 30 exhibitions on display in May at art centers from Marco Island to Sarasota

More than 30 exhibitions are on display in May at art centers across Southwest Florida, from Marco Island to Sarasota. Venues like Art Center Sarasota host shows featuring member, regional, and nationally renowned artists, including the "North Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show" with over 1,500 student artists, solo exhibitions by Anja Palombo and Cat Tesla, and the "Architects Who Art" show co-curated by Morris Hylton III.

Museum diplomacy in action at ICOM UK 2026: museums in a changing world

ICOM UK hosted its 2026 annual conference in Oxford, bringing together delegates from over 20 countries to explore the theme of 'Museum Diplomacy.' Keynote speaker Dr. Sascha Priewe of the Aga Khan Museum and ICOM Canada framed the current geopolitical moment as a 'GZERO World,' where no country is willing or able to lead globally, and discussed how sanctions, export controls, and shifting alliances are straining international museum collaborations. Sessions featured case studies from the Science Museum Group and International Arts & Artists, emphasizing that trust and networks, not grand gestures, are essential for enduring partnerships.

5 Artists to See at Converge 45

New York curator Lumi Tan has organized the 2026 Converge 45 triennial in Portland, Oregon, titled "Here, To You, Now." Running from August 27 across more than 15 venues, the triennial prioritizes performances and time-based artworks over traditional gallery exhibitions, featuring both local and visiting artists. Tan, whose background includes stints at the Kitchen, Luna Luna, and Frieze New York, selected five standout artists: Lex Brown (presenting an operatic video and installation), Trisha Baga (a 3D video installation about AI and parenting), Rose Salane (archival works involving Princess Diana’s shoes), and Linda K. Johnson (a choreographer mapping Portland’s dance network).

Week in art: 0417

The Boulder area is hosting a diverse array of art exhibitions and events across various local institutions and galleries. Highlights include Rodney Carswell’s lithographs at 15th Street Gallery, Jorge Vinent’s eco-conscious works at Ana’s Art Gallery, and the group exhibition "Yes &…" at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Other notable shows include a historical examination of racism at the Lafayette Swimming Pool and a student showcase from the Boulder Valley School District at the Canyon Gallery.

Mojave Shadows: Reception and Curator's Talk

The Nevada Humanities Program Gallery is hosting a reception and curator's talk for the exhibition "Mojave Shadows." The event, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, offers the public an opportunity to engage directly with the curatorial vision behind the show, which explores regional themes through a specific lens of light and landscape.

Narsiso Martinez at Catalina Museum for Art & History

The Catalina Museum for Art & History has announced a solo exhibition by artist Narsiso Martinez titled "Witnesses of Labor — Portraits of Essential Workers," running from April 11 through October 11, 2026. The show features approximately 15 works, including large-scale installations and mixed-media portraits painted directly onto discarded produce boxes. Martinez, a former farmworker himself, utilizes these found materials to elevate the visibility of migrant laborers and agricultural workers who sustain the American food system.

Week in art: Boulder County art exhibits and gallery displays

The Boulder County arts scene is currently hosting a wide array of exhibitions across its galleries and museums, ranging from contemporary lithographs and multimedia installations to community-focused craft displays. Key highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s eclectic group show "Yes &…" and the Dairy Arts Center’s exploration of Indigenous ecological identity in "Native Niches." Other notable presentations include Albert Chong’s Jamaican portraits at East Window and Jessica Rohrer’s solo exhibition at Nick Ryan Gallery.

At the Atlanta Art Fair's second edition, the city showed its strengths

The Atlanta Art Fair returned for its second edition from September 25-28, 2024, at Pullman Yards in the Kirkwood neighborhood, produced by events firm AMP. The fair hosted 75 local, national, and international galleries and arts organizations, drawing around 3,500 attendees to its VIP preview and opening night. Exhibitors and organizers were more acclimated to the space than in the debut year, with a more relaxed and confident atmosphere. The fair highlighted Atlanta's unique cultural identity, emphasizing friendliness, community engagement, and a slower, less pretentious pace compared to art fairs in New York or Los Angeles.

ETAMU’s University Gallery Hosting International Artist Exhibition

East Texas A&M University's University Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled “Dan Jian: Library of Partial Things,” featuring collage-based drawings by artist Dan Jian. The show runs from August 25 to October 24, with an opening reception on September 2. Jian, an associate professor at Texas Christian University, explores fragmentation, multiplicity, and paradoxes through monochromatic compositions on paper and wall drawings.

London Gallery Weekend, Brazil’s National Museum, Jane Austen at the Morgan—podcast

The latest episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast 'The Week in Art' covers three major stories: the fifth edition of London Gallery Weekend, which opens amid a sluggish global art market; the National Museum of Brazil's planned partial reopening after a devastating 2018 fire; and the Morgan Library & Museum's new exhibition 'A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250', featuring a miniature portrait of the author. Host Ben Luke speaks with gallerists Ananya Mukhopadhyay and Jeremy Epstein about the weekend's potential market impact, interviews museum director Alexander Kellner on the recovery efforts, and discusses the Austen portrait with curator Juliette Wells.

Two Sales at Christie's

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Christie's in Paris is hosting two significant sales featuring masterpieces from the legendary Veil-Picard collection, which had been largely inaccessible to the public and scholars for decades. Highlights include a perfect Watteau drawing unseen on the market since 1900 and two major Hubert Robert paintings commissioned by the famed salonnière Madame Geoffrin, offering a rare glimpse into 18th-century Parisian interiors.

Derrick Adams: Glimpses of Black Leisure

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, is hosting 'Derrick Adams: View Master,' the first mid-career survey dedicated to the multidisciplinary artist. Featuring over 100 works spanning two decades, the exhibition includes painting, collage, sculpture, video, and performance that highlight Adams's unique visual language of pattern and color.

The International Center of Photography Presents Photobook Fest

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is hosting its fifth annual Photobook Fest from May 8–10 at its Lower East Side campus in Manhattan. The event will feature over 80 international publishers, with a schedule of workshops, panels, and book signings.

Walker Art Center Severs Ties with Restaurant for Laying Off Workers in Favor of QR Codes

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has announced it is severing ties with its on-site restaurant, Cardamom, following the establishment's sudden decision to lay off its front-of-house staff. The restaurant, operated by chef Daniel del Prado, intended to replace 16 servers and hosts with a QR code ordering system to combat financial losses. Museum director Mary Ceruti stated that the move caught the institution by surprise and does not align with the museum's commitment to providing a welcoming, full-service environment for its visitors.

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Made Human Again

The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is hosting "Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings," a comprehensive exhibition that draws from the artist’s complete archives. The show highlights Cha’s multidisciplinary practice, spanning film experiments, performance documentation, and her signature linguistic explorations. By pairing finished artworks with archival materials and personal ephemera, the exhibition reveals a playful, puckish side of the artist that is often obscured by the tragic circumstances of her death and the heavy themes of exile and dislocation in her work.

Medieval Art: Christ's Side Wound as Vulva

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The Met Cloisters in New York is hosting "Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages," an exhibition exploring how medieval art depicted the body, sexuality, and gender. A central focus of the show is the intentional depiction of Christ’s side wound as a vulva-like shape, or mandorla, in illuminated manuscripts such as the 14th-century Prayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg. These images were designed as intimate devotional tools, inviting viewers to meditate on Christ's suffering through a lens that transcended traditional gender binaries.

National Museum of Korea Seoul sees a surge in visitor numbers

The National Museum of Korea in Seoul reported a dramatic increase in annual visitors, rising from 3.8 million in 2024 to 6.5 million in 2025. This surge included a record 230,000 international visitors, marking the first time the museum has surpassed 200,000 foreign attendees in a single year.