At the Grand Palais, the Paris Book Festival Puts Comics in the Spotlight

Au Grand Palais, le Festival du livre de Paris met la bande dessinée à l’honneur

The Festival du livre de Paris returns to the Grand Palais from April 17 to 19, 2026, marking a continued transformation from a massive trade fair into a curated cultural event. This year’s edition features 450 publishers and places a significant emphasis on comic books (BD), highlighted by two thematic exhibitions on the Balcon d’Honneur and a dedicated youth village. The program also includes a culinary-themed nocturne and the "Cabaret Extra!" performance series produced in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou.

How ‘Continnum’ reimagines art in domestic spaces

The exhibition 'Continuum,' curated by artist-curator Gauri Minocha at The Art Hub Gallery in Gurugram, presents over 100 artworks by South Asian artists within a refurbished house turned home gallery. Works are displayed across rooms, hallways, stairways, and terraces, moving away from the traditional white cube model to allow viewers to experience art in a domestic setting. The show spans from the 1950s to 2026, featuring modern masters like Ram Kumar, Jamini Roy, and Rubin Mondal, with each room defined by a distinct color palette and mood.

Ngununggula art gallery unveils exhibition of works from Tangentyere and Yarrenyty Arltere women artists

Ngununggula, the Southern Highlands regional art gallery, has opened a major all-women exhibition titled 'Old Days, New Days | Arlta-imankinya, Arlta-errama.' The show features works from artists associated with Tangentyere Artists and Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, alongside celebrated artist Thea Anamara Perkins. It includes paintings, sculptures, video, textiles, and works on paper, exploring the role of women in family and community life across generations, and will be on view until June 14.

New mural celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Taubman Museums’ permanent collection

The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia, has unveiled a new large-scale mural titled "Intersecting Terrain" by artist Mokha Laget. Commissioned to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the museum’s permanent collection, the geometric work draws inspiration from the local Blue Ridge Mountains and the architectural vision of the museum's designer, Randall Stout. The mural is situated in a public-facing space and is scheduled to remain on view for the next two years.

At the Guggenheim, Pop Art Engages With Art of the Present

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has unveiled a new exhibition that juxtaposes iconic Pop Art works from the 1960s with contemporary pieces recently added to the museum's permanent collection. By placing historical landmarks of the movement alongside modern practice, the show traces the enduring influence of mass media, consumerism, and vernacular imagery on artists across different generations.

Painted Up: This vibrant exhibition challenges colonial perceptions of Aboriginal art

Artist and cultural practitioner Dean Biŋkin Tyson presents "CREATE EXCHANGE: Painted Up," a dual-venue exhibition at Redland Art Gallery that showcases his multidisciplinary approach to Quandamooka and Gurang traditions. Moving beyond stereotypical "dot art," Tyson utilizes canvas, animal skins, and carved artifacts to translate his background as a dancer and songman into visual form. The exhibition features large-scale murals, traditional tools like boomerangs, and "shadow boxes"—a unique craft form developed in Aboriginal missions during the 1970s.

Andrea Pazienza is alive! A major exhibition opening at MAXXI shouts it

Andrea Pazienza è vivo! Lo urla una importante mostra in apertura al MAXXI

The MAXXI museum in Rome is opening a major exhibition titled "Non sempre si muore" dedicated to Andrea Pazienza, the legendary Italian underground comic artist. Curated by Giulia Ferracci and Oscar Glioti, the show opens on April 24, 2026, and runs until September 27, 2026. It features over 500 original drawings, including a monumental mural Pazienza created live at the 1987 Fiera del Fumetto in Naples, recently restored by the museum. The exhibition is the second chapter of a larger research project by MAXXI, following the earlier show "La matematica del segno" at MAXXI L'Aquila, which focused on Pazienza's formative years. The title quotes a phrase Pazienza said in 1988 to British host Clive Griffiths shortly before his death, underscoring the enduring vitality of his work.

Antwerp exhibition celebrates its homegrown fashion designers, the influential Antwerp Six

The MoMu fashion museum in Antwerp has launched a major exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the "Antwerp Six," a group of influential designers who graduated from the city's Royal Academy of Fine Arts. The show focuses on the formative years between the late 1970s and mid-1980s, culminating in the 1986 London event that launched them into the global spotlight. It highlights the distinct creative identities of Marina Yee, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Dirk Van Saene, while also serving as a poignant tribute to Yee, who passed away in late 2024.

Nikyle Begay Resurrects Century-Old Diné Weavings

Nikyle Begay, a Diné shepherd and weaver based in the Navajo Nation, is revitalizing ancestral weaving techniques that were historically marginalized by the colonial trading-post economy. By breeding Navajo Churro sheep and mastering complex twill patterns once used for functional saddle blankets, Begay bridges the gap between traditional agricultural practice and contemporary fine art. Their work involves the entire lifecycle of the medium, from shearing and processing wool to reconstructing intricate designs that fell out of favor when commercial markets prioritized specific regional styles for non-Native buyers.

The Emptiness That Will Still Be There Should the War End Tomorrow

"Die Leere, die noch da sein wird, sollte der Krieg morgen enden"

The group exhibition "Looking into the Gaps" at the Jam Factory in Lviv presents works by artists living in Ukraine or in exile, as well as by those killed on the front lines. Curated by Ukrainian artist Nikita Kadan, it is the fourth installment of a series exploring the fractures and diverse experiences within Ukrainian society, with this iteration focusing on the theme of loneliness rather than collective identity.

Morto l’artista Tullio Brunone. Il ricordo

Italian artist Tullio Brunone died on April 21. Born in 1946 in Alexandria, Egypt, to an Italian family, he trained at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. A pioneer of video art and new media, Brunone was a key figure in the Laboratorio di Comunicazione Militante (1976-1978) and later co-founded the Scuola di Nuove Tecnologie at Brera in the 1990s. His work explored interaction, temporality, and the selfie phenomenon, anticipating contemporary digital culture. He was represented by Galleria Clivio in Milan, which dedicated part of its stand to him at the most recent miart fair.

Desert art and youthful joy fill Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts in Arizona is hosting a month-long Desert Art Show through April, featuring hand-painted items, paintings, and photography from local and international artists including Debbie Yerkovich, Amanda Moore, Jessica Goodwin, Ivan Macarambon, and Wanda Mitchell-Tucker. During the same period, the Center celebrated the 'Week of the Young Child' with a special elementary student display titled 'A Joyful World,' showcasing artwork by local schoolchildren that explores themes of joy, family, and community. The children's exhibit also serves as a tribute to Carolyn Haro, a former key figure at the Center who had long envisioned such a display.

Martha Invitational x MarfaMUST

The Martha Invitational and MarfaMUST are collaborating on a two-day arts weekend in Marfa, Texas, from May 29-30, 2026. The event, themed 'Home Coming,' features a pop-up opening at Rule Gallery for the Martha Invitational, a closing event for MarfaMUST, and open studios throughout the town, all free to the public. It reunites the founding organizers of the Martha Invitational and incorporates new participants, celebrating the local artist community across generations.

Tokyo yokai immersive exhibition brings old legends alive

The "Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition Tokyo" has opened at Warehouse Terrada, utilizing projection mapping and 3D technology to bring over 300 supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life. The exhibition features digital recreations of historical emaki scrolls and ukiyo-e prints by masters such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi and Katsushika Hokusai, alongside contemporary works from the Yokai Art Museum in Shodoshima.

Soyinka, others to grace Onobrakpeya art exhibition in Lagos

The St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association is set to host 'The Gregorian Art Exhibition' in Lagos, a landmark event honoring the legendary Nigerian master artist Bruce Onobrakpeya. Running from April 25 to 27, 2026, the showcase will feature a high-profile opening ceremony attended by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, the Obi of Onitsha, and various prominent traditional rulers and political figures.

A unique chance to immerse yourself in the world of engravings at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery is hosting "A Simple Line," a specialized exhibition dedicated to the history and craft of engraving. The show features a prestigious selection of works ranging from 17th-century Dutch masters like Gerard Douw to 18th-century Italian printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi and the celebrated English landscape painter J.M.W. Turner. Visitors can view rare pieces such as Turner’s mezzotint of Dunstanburgh Castle and architectural etchings of Pompeii, alongside a concurrent "Festival of Arts" showcasing local regional talent.

Exhibits feature local artists, including youth

The Public Works Art Center in downtown Summerville is currently hosting four concurrent exhibitions featuring local artists, including Tom Stanley, Paul Matheny, Karyn Healey, and the late Gene Merritt, as well as a showcase for student artists. The shows, which run through May 16, present a range of works from paintings reflecting Southern culture to documentary photography of the town and youth art.

Eleven new artistic pieces have been added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

The Government of Yukon has added 11 new works to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection (YPAC), featuring artists Eugene Alfred, Misha Donohoe, Basia Hinton, Jane Isakson, Stephanie Luneta-Stevens, Jeneen Frei Njootli, Margret Njootli, Andy Pelletier, Dustin Sheldon, Maria Rose Sikyea, and Michelle Williams. Eight of these artists are represented in the collection for the first time. The pieces were selected from 134 submissions by 64 artists through an annual call for submissions process managed by the Yukon government and the Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection. An exhibition of the works is planned for fall 2026, and images are available on Yukon.ca.

History in your hands at mini art exhibition

Artist Marilyn Murray and the Bundaberg Regional Heritage Group have launched 'History in Your Hands,' a specialized exhibition of miniature paintings at the Bundaberg School of Arts Gallery. Part of the Australian Heritage Festival, the show features small-scale artworks that depict the architectural details, textures, and historical landmarks of the Bundaberg region.

Plan to build border wall along the Rio Grande in Texas threatens prehistoric rock art, locals warn

Plans to extend the US-Mexico border wall through Val Verde County, Texas, threaten to damage or destroy hundreds of prehistoric rock art murals in the Lower Pecos region. Archaeologists and local landowners warn that construction vibrations could destabilize the rock surfaces housing these ancient paintings, some of which are over 5,700 years old and span up to 100 feet in length.

Route 66, a ‘Linear Museum Stretched Across Eight States,’ Turns 100

Cultural institutions across the United States are launching a series of exhibitions and preservation projects to commemorate the centennial of Route 66. From the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to local galleries along the 2,448-mile corridor, these programs examine the highway's evolution from a vital migration artery to a kitschy symbol of Americana. The initiatives aim to provide a nuanced look at the road’s history, including the experiences of marginalized travelers who relied on the Green Book to navigate segregated landscapes.

In Turin, a Confrontation Between Masters: The Exhibition of Beato Angelico and Bartholomeus Spranger

A Torino c’è un confronto tra maestri: la mostra di Beato Angelico e Bartholomeus Spranger

The Musei Reali in Turin has unveiled a specialized study exhibition titled "Beato Angelico negli occhi di Bartholomeus Spranger," which brings together two versions of the Last Judgment. The show features the return of Beato Angelico’s "Madonna of Humility" to Turin, accompanied by his "Last Judgment" on loan from the Museo di San Marco in Florence. This masterpiece is displayed alongside a later interpretation of the same subject by the Flemish Mannerist Bartholomeus Spranger, painted over a century later.

Philanthropist and Patron Emmanuele Emanuele Dies; Creator of Rome's Palazzo Sciarra and Palazzo Cipolla Museum Spaces

È morto il filantropo e mecenate Emmanuele Emanuele. Fautore a Roma degli spazi museali di Palazzo Sciarra e Palazzo Cipolla

Emmanuele Francesco Maria Emanuele, a prominent Italian philanthropist, jurist, and patron of the arts, has passed away in Rome at the age of 86. Born in Palermo, Emanuele dedicated the latter half of his life to cultural promotion, most notably serving as the President of Fondazione Roma and the Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale. His leadership was instrumental in transforming Rome's Palazzo Sciarra and Palazzo Cipolla into significant museum spaces, hosting both permanent collections and major temporary exhibitions.

A major traveling event arrives in Verona where books are bought by the kilo: an interview

A Verona arriva un grande evento itinerante dove i libri si acquistano un tot al chilo: intervista

The traveling literary event Librokilo is set to arrive in Verona on April 11–12, 2026, hosted at the independent cultural space Habitat 83. This initiative allows attendees to purchase second-hand and rare books at a fixed price of 10€ per kilogram, aiming to rescue titles that would otherwise be sent to landfills. Since its inception in 2022, the project has recirculated over 120,000 books across Italy, addressing the systemic issue of overproduction in the publishing industry.

'Evidence of Us' by E. Tyler Burton at the County Museum

The San Bernardino County Museum presents 'Evidence of Us,' a new exhibition by artist E. Tyler Burton, running from May 9 through September 6. The show features sculptures, projections, textile installations, cyanotypes, and participatory elements that explore the material record of contemporary life, using everyday items like plastic bottles, clothing, and packaging as artifacts. An opening reception will be held on May 9 from 3–6 p.m.

Vietnam Military History Museum holds lacquer painting exhibition marking national milestones - Vietnam Investment Review

The Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi is hosting a lacquer painting exhibition titled “Homeland and the Soldier,” featuring 55 artworks by multiple generations of artists, lecturers, and students. The exhibition, running until the end of May, marks the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, as well as the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. It is jointly organized by the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, and the University of Arts and Design, and is structured into three thematic sections: “Homeland Imprints,” “The Soldier,” and “Colours of Peace,” highlighting landscapes, wartime experiences, and post-war development.

Kickernick Gallery Celebrates the Legacy of WARM’s Pioneering Women Artists

Kickernick Gallery in Minneapolis is launching a landmark exhibition titled "LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota. Founded in 1976 as a feminist cooperative and slide registry, WARM grew into the largest women’s art collective in the United States, providing a vital platform for female artists who were historically excluded from mainstream institutions. The upcoming showcase features works by 73 groundbreaking artists who were instrumental in shaping the region's artistic and feminist landscape.

Hal Marcus Gallery marks 30th anniversary as cornerstone of El Paso arts scene

The Hal Marcus Gallery is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades as a vital cultural hub for the El Paso-Juarez border region. Founded in 1996 by local artist Hal Marcus alongside his daughter Leilainia Marcus and wife Patricia Medici, the gallery has remained a steadfast physical space for regional talent, ranging from early El Paso masters to contemporary folk artists. The milestone comes at a poignant time for the founder, who is currently navigating a terminal cancer diagnosis while continuing to produce new creative work.

Contemporary Architecture

Architecture contemporaine

Two buildings in Nancy, France, have been awarded the "Architecture Contemporaine Remarquable" (Remarkable Contemporary Architecture) label. The Foyer du Groupe des Étudiants du Cours Léopold, built in the 1930s, and the Faculty of Science and Technology of Lorraine, built in the 1970s, received this official designation.

Four generations of Yust family featured in Lewisburg exhibit

The Artists & Artisans — A Cooperative Gallery in Lewisburg is hosting "Creative Genes, A Family Show," an exhibition featuring artwork from four generations of Erin Yust Brown's family. A reception with an artists' talk will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at 229 Market Street.