shipping containers frame maison margiela's shanghai exhibition by OMA / AMO in china

OMA and its research arm AMO have unveiled a new exhibition design for Maison Margiela in Shanghai, utilizing industrial shipping containers as the primary architectural framework. The installation creates a modular, raw environment that reflects the fashion house’s deconstructivist aesthetic while navigating the expansive industrial space of the Chinese venue. By repurposing these steel structures, the design team has constructed a series of interconnected rooms that guide visitors through the brand's latest collections and archival pieces.

EOI Exhibition for 2027: Berninneit Art Gallery, Phillip Island Opportunities

Bass Coast Shire Council has officially opened the call for Expressions of Interest for the 2027 exhibition season at Berninneit Art Gallery on Phillip Island. Artists, curators, and collectives are invited to submit proposals for six-week exhibition slots in the award-winning facility, which serves as the region's first purpose-built professional visual arts space. The application window remains open until May 29, 2026, targeting a diverse range of contemporary practices from local and national creators.

Tucumcari art gallery giving artist a place to show work

A local art gallery in Tucumcari, New Mexico, has dedicated its space to showcasing the work of a regional artist. The initiative focuses on providing a professional platform for local talent to reach the community and visitors alike, emphasizing the gallery's commitment to the area's creative growth.

Janice Mason Art Museum Student Art Show Underway

The Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz, Kentucky, is hosting its annual Trigg County Schools Student Art Show, a two-part exhibition featuring works from kindergarten through 12th grade. The first segment focuses on elementary school students from April 9 to April 21, followed by a showcase of middle and high school artwork from April 23 to May 10. Both installments include public receptions to celebrate the young artists' contributions.

Franklin Art Assn. Announces Show and Reception

The Franklin Art Association has announced its annual Spring Art Show, hosted at the Norfolk Library Gallery. The exhibition features a diverse range of works by association members and includes a judged competition where ribbons will be awarded. A public reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, during which attendees can vote for a special "People’s Favorite" award while viewing the collection.

‘Black Lives as Subject Matter III’ exhibition open at Springfield Museum of Art

The Springfield Museum of Art has launched “Black Lives as Subject Matter III,” a major exhibition featuring over 40 works by more than 20 Black artists from the Ohio region. Curated by the renowned Dayton-based artist Willis “Bing” Davis, the show spans a diverse range of mediums including digital art, photography, and mixed media. Notable works include Jimi Johnson’s tribute to his late daughter and Nathan Conner’s poignant montage addressing the contemporary Haitian experience in Springfield.

Artful April: The exhibitions everyone’s talking about

India’s major art hubs are hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this April, ranging from historical explorations to contemporary sculpture. Key highlights include 'Shadows of Empire' at Mumbai’s 47A Khotachiwadi, which examines colonial legacies through the works of Jit Chowdhury and Kaushal Parikh, and a major retrospective of Jaya Ganguly’s four-decade career in Kolkata. In New Delhi, Latitude 28 is showcasing Mayur Kailash Gupta’s metaphysical sculptures, while Gallery Art Motif presents a multidisciplinary group show titled 'Space Making : Making Space' curated by Kunal Shah.

O’DA gallery stirs deep-seated emotions with group show,Happy

O'DA gallery in Lagos has opened a group exhibition titled "Happy," featuring works by contemporary artists that explore the complex and often contradictory nature of happiness. The show aims to move beyond simplistic portrayals of joy to examine its deeper, sometimes unsettling, psychological and social dimensions.

"Cosmic Connections" Exhibit at Lubeznik Center for the Arts

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts is presenting an exhibition titled "Cosmic Connections." The show explores themes of space, the universe, and humanity's place within it through a variety of artistic media.

Art exhibition in Damascus explores family roots and identity

An art exhibition titled 'The Family Album' opened at the Mustafa Ali Gallery in Damascus, Syria. The show features works by contemporary Syrian artists who use family photographs, documents, and personal archives to examine themes of lineage, memory, and belonging.

Peninsula art scene: Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective Exhibition Tours at San Francisco Airport Museum

A new exhibition titled 'Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective' has opened at the San Francisco Airport Museum. The show explores the history, design, and cultural impact of the telephone through a collection of artifacts and artworks.

No Place Gallery celebrates 10 years of Columbus art

No Place Gallery, a non-profit art space in Columbus, Ohio, is marking its tenth anniversary. The gallery has served as a crucial platform for local and regional artists, hosting numerous exhibitions and fostering a community for experimental and emerging art.

New Taunton art exhibit explores hope and resilience

A new art exhibition titled "Hope and Resilience" has opened at the Taunton Art Center, featuring works by over 20 local and regional artists. The show includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces that collectively address themes of overcoming adversity and finding optimism in challenging times.

Jiushi Art Museum opens debut exhibit at new Shanghai home

The Jiushi Art Museum has officially opened its new permanent home in Shanghai with its inaugural exhibition, "The Shape of Time." The museum, which previously operated as a non-collecting institution without a fixed venue, now occupies a purpose-built space in the city's Huangpu district.

Art, Writing Unite During Art Aloud Exhibit Around City

The annual Art Aloud exhibit has returned to Colorado Springs, transforming local businesses like Poor Richard’s into temporary galleries that merge visual art with the spoken word. Celebrating its 19th year, the event features a diverse roster of 40 to 60 participants ranging from seasoned professionals like Bill Young to first-time exhibitors. The curated selection focuses on whimsical and unconventional works that challenge traditional gallery norms, often pairing installations and photography with poetry.

Chelsea Students Featured in Community Art Exhibition

Students from Chelsea High School and other local schools have their artwork displayed in a community exhibition at the Chelsea Public Library. The show, titled "Chelsea Through Our Eyes," features paintings, drawings, and mixed-media pieces created by young artists.

Pop-up art exhibition serves as prelude to downtown bar build-out

A pop-up art exhibition has opened in downtown Sioux Falls, featuring works by local artists. The temporary show is being held in a space that will soon be transformed into a new bar, serving as a cultural placeholder before construction begins.

Starbucks has opened an art gallery and café in Tokyo’s trendy Yanaka neighbourhood

Starbucks has launched a new hybrid venue in Tokyo's Yanaka district, combining a café with an art gallery. This location is designed to integrate with the neighborhood's historic and artistic character, offering a space for both coffee and local art appreciation.

Your guide to the best arts events in San Francisco this spring

The article provides a curated list of notable arts events taking place in San Francisco during the spring season. It highlights a variety of exhibitions, performances, and cultural happenings across the city's museums, galleries, and public spaces.

New Penticton Art Gallery plans to showcase a mix of raw street culture and high-end art

The Penticton Art Gallery in British Columbia is launching a new exhibition program that deliberately blends raw street art and graffiti culture with high-end contemporary art. The initiative aims to break down traditional hierarchies and create a more dynamic, accessible space.

Drawn to life: Northampton artist's dry erase art exhibit 'Linescapes' on display at city's senior center

Northampton artist Michaela Stock has installed an exhibition titled 'Linescapes' at the city's senior center. The show features her unique dry erase marker drawings on large panels, creating intricate, temporary landscapes that will be erased at the end of the run.

‘Under the Red Tent’ weaves memory, labor, and community at The CAMP Gallery

The CAMP Gallery in Miami is presenting the group exhibition 'Under the Red Tent,' which explores themes of memory, labor, and community through the works of multiple artists. The show uses the titular red tent as a symbolic space for gathering, storytelling, and examining shared histories and collective work.

Frame Work: Soul Studio exhibition celebrates artists with special needs

Soul Studio, a Michigan-based art studio for adults with developmental disabilities, is hosting an exhibition titled "Frame Work." The show features works created by the studio's artists, celebrating their creativity and providing a professional platform for their art to be seen and sold.

Open Air/Open Space Art Exhibition at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery

The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery is hosting "Open Air / Open Space," a juried exhibition running from February 6 through March 25 at the Schermann Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. The show features plein air paintings created by both professional and amateur New Jersey artists, all focusing on the diverse landscapes found within Somerset County’s public park system.

Frame Work: Detroit art exhibition dives into our curious brains

Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Wineman, also known as Wolfganggang, has debuted a new solo exhibition titled "Neuroplasticity IV: Fragmented Reality" at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit. The interactive installation combines design, sound, and physical elements to create a terrain that mimics the human brain's structure. Visitors are encouraged to navigate the space as active participants, exploring how life experiences can rewire cognitive pathways and reshape our perception of reality.

A Reinterpretation of the Fuentes Angarita Collection at La Neomudéjar

A REINTERPRETATION OF THE FUENTES ANGARITA COLLECTION AT LA NEOMUDEJAR

Museo La Neomudéjar in Madrid is presenting a major exhibition titled '30 Years of Irreverence and Vision in the Fuentes Angarita Collection.' The show features over 130 works from the collection of Venezuelan artist and collector Andreína Fuentes Angarita, curated by Néstor Prieto and Omar Castañeda. It is structured as a living archive, mapping three decades of Latin American political art through four thematic stations: the collective self, diaspora, identity and gender, and the memory of the body.

Modern Mexico City in Juan Guzman's Photographs at ICME

MODERN MEXICO CITY IN JUAN GUZMAN S PHOTOGRAPHS AT ICME

An exhibition titled 'En donde no cabe un alfiler, bien caben dos ruleteros' at the Instituto Cultural de Mexico en Espana (ICME) in Madrid showcases the photographic work of German-born photojournalist Juan Guzman. The show presents a selection from his personal archive, now part of the Fundación Televisa collection, focusing on his documentation of Mexico City's rapid mid-20th century transformation into a modern metropolis.

ECOFEMINIST PERSPECTIVES AT THE PANAMANIAN CULTURAL CENTER OF SPAIN

The Cultural Center of Spain in Panama is hosting an exhibition titled 'The Dimension of the Invisible: Ecofeminist Traces of Panamanian Art' until April 1, 2026. The show features traditional and digital works by ten Panamanian and international artists who explore the intersections of nature, culture, and the body from an ecofeminist viewpoint, challenging established boundaries between the human and non-human.

MAC Panama Presents Two New Exhibitions: Oceanic Perspectives and a Surrealist Pioneer

OCEAN AND MEMORY MAC PANAMA PRESENTS TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá (MAC Panamá) has opened two exhibitions. The first, 'otras montañas, las que andan sueltas bajo el agua,' features artists Nadia Huggins and Tessa Mars and is part of the international research program The Current IV. It uses video and audio installations to explore an oceanic perspective. The second is a retrospective of pioneering Panamanian surrealist artist Beatrix 'Trixie' Briceño, which includes a digital art response by contemporary artist Ix Shells.

SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026

SHIZUOKAせかい演劇祭2026

The Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced the lineup for the SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from April 25 to May 6, 2026. Under the artistic direction of Natsuki Ishigami, the festival will transform Shizuoka City into a sprawling stage, featuring international collaborations such as the Japanese premiere of 'The Tiger of Malaya' by Singapore’s Teater Ekamatra and the site-specific 'Eel Migration' involving local residents with Brazilian roots. The program also includes Satoshi Miyagi’s acclaimed production of 'Medea' and contemporary works addressing gender, labor, and social justice.