Unprecedented Exhibition ‘Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s)’ Will Open at LA’s Gabba Gallery on February 21

The Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles will open a major exhibition titled 'Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s)' on February 21. The show will feature a vast collection of deadstock gig posters and ephemera from the iconic San Francisco music venue, representing over 1,000 concerts from the late 1980s through early 2000s, with works by poster artists like Chuck Sperry, Frank Kozik, and Rex Ray.

The Metro: Black velvet paintings take center stage in Michigan History Museum exhibition

The Michigan History Museum has opened a new exhibition titled “Black Velvet: A Rasquache Aesthetic,” which explores the cultural and historical significance of black velvet paintings within Latino and Chicano communities. The exhibit was developed by the museum's team in collaboration with three guest curators, who contributed works from their personal collections.

Dazed Club callout! Apply to bring your exhibition project to life

Dazed Club has partnered with The Gallery at Hackney Downs Studios to offer an aspiring curator the chance to stage an exhibition in East London for three weeks starting 12 March. The selected curator will receive a £1,000 fee, a £2,000 production budget, and support from the Dazed team, including a private view. Applications are open via the Dazed Club app until 10am on 29 January.

Texart Fair 3.0 holds in Ibadan to create market opportunities for art

Texart Fair 3.0, a three-day art exhibition and cultural exchange, was held in Ibadan by BlackulHeritage Studios in collaboration with the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan. The event, themed “Tapping the Market Potential of Nigerian Art: Bridging the Gap,” brought together artists, collectors, curators, scholars, and students to discuss strengthening the visibility and economic value of Nigerian art. Highlights included a symposium, panel discussions, and Awards of Recognition presented to notable Nigerian art figures such as Tola Wewe, Prince Tunde Odunlade, and Tunde Kelani.

Revolt Art Fair in Miami champions thriving Black art market

The Revolt Art Fair is staging its second edition in Miami at Ice Palace Studios, featuring over 50 Black artists and digital creators. Titled "Dual Currency: Defiance by Design," the fair allows visitors to purchase works via QR code through the Ujamaa art-market app. Curators Amy Andrieux and Zindzi Harley have focused on celebrating Black art in 2025, with highlights including works by Chire “VantaBlack” Regans, Lex Marie, and Daveed Baptiste. A digital open call was announced for an LED presentation during the closing party, reflecting the fair's connection to hip-hop culture through its parent company Revolt.

Art Deco: A Modern Vision exhibition opening

An exhibition titled "Art Deco: A Modern Vision" has opened, featuring a series of social photographs capturing attendees at the event. The images show various pairs and groups of visitors, including Mary Abbott and Katie Abbott, Penelope Curtin and Janet Worth, and others, documenting the opening night's social scene.

‘Grit’ exhibition highlights artists’ perseverance at Echo Contemporary

A new group exhibition titled 'Grit' opened at Echo Contemporary Art in Atlanta's Echo Street West, featuring works by local artists in painting, illustration, sculpture, installation, tech-driven pieces, and a quilt by Evereman. Co-curated by Alfonso Alday Vergara of Alday Hunken Gallery, Melanie Shaw of ArtShare, and Kyle McNeill (BignPasty), the show explores the theme of perseverance in art-making. The opening night reception drew a crowd, and the week-long exhibition includes artist talks, live music, and a panel discussion with Hayley Smith of SCOPE Art Show and Plushette Ellis of Artistic Logistics.

Political censorship of art exhibition at California’s Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University, a private Christian institution in Malibu, California, censored and closed an art exhibition titled "Hold My Hand in Yours" at its Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. The exhibition, curated by museum director Andrea Gyorody, featured works centered on hands as symbols of labor, identity, care, and connection. On October 1, administrators Lauren Cosentino and Nicole Singer visited the museum, leading to the shutdown of artist Elena Mann's video "Call to Arms 2015-2022," which included references to Donald Trump's policies, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, and the George Floyd protests. Another work, "Con Nuestras Manos Construimos Deidades" by Natalie Godinez and the nonprofit AMBOS, was also censored after officials objected to text reading "Save the Children" and "Abolish ICE."

Seattle teens curate new art exhibit at King Street Station

Ten youth curators aged 15 to 17 from Seattle's Fresh Perspectives program have organized a new art exhibition titled "You, Me, & Everything Between Us" at King Street Station. The show is presented by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture in collaboration with Seattle Public Utilities' 1% Art program. The teen curators—Audrey Mae Lumaguip, Billie Atkins, Bowie Logan, Bryan Emmanuel, Bunny Heminger, Cam Koga, Giselle Kalei Balansay, Max Santiago, Sammy Tewelde, and Nico Charbonneau—were mentored by artist and project manager Janet Nechama Miller. Seattle Public Utilities has set aside a budget to acquire works from the exhibition for the city's Civic Art Collection.

Free contemporary art shows to open in the postmodern 1 Poultry building

Three temporary art galleries are opening on the ground floor of the postmodern No.1 Poultry building in the City of London, near Bank tube station. Operated by arts charity Hypha Studios and supported by the Cheapside Business Alliance, the spaces will host 24 exhibitions over the course of a year, starting in September 2025. The first three exhibitions are free and open to the public from Thursday 25th September 2025. Gallery 2, in partnership with art and architecture platform recessed.space, will focus on exhibitions relating to the living environment, while Galleries 1 and 3 will feature a range of contemporary artists and curators. The initiative is part of a meanwhile use programme during a refurbishment of the building’s interior to reduce energy consumption.

JD Malat Gallery Dubai announces 'Made in the UAE' open call for emerging artists

JD Malat Gallery Dubai has launched 'Made in the UAE,' an open call for emerging contemporary artists across the UAE. Five artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, installation, or video will be selected for a group exhibition in December 2025 at the gallery's Downtown Dubai space. Submissions are open until October 15, 2025, and a selection committee of regional curators and international art professionals will choose the final participants.

Artist’s ‘most expansive collection’ in U.S. to be shown at Aspen Grove Fine Art

Aspen Grove Fine Art will present “What is Real: The Echoes of Ashley Collins,” the most expansive collection of artist Ashley Collins’s work ever shown in the United States. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media paintings and includes private and public opening receptions on August 1–2, 2025, with artist talks, live music, and cocktails sponsored by Aspen Vodka. A companion online viewing room, “UNBROKEN: The Art of Ashley Collins,” has also launched for remote collectors.

LHUCA Launches Open Call for 2026 Exhibition Proposals

The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) in Lubbock, Texas, has launched an open call for exhibition proposals for its 2026 season. Individual artists, artist groups, and curators are invited to submit proposals across all visual media, including painting, sculpture, digital art, and video. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF by September 1, 2025, to curator Taylor Ernst, with exhibitions running for two months and opening during the First Friday Art Trail, which draws over 5,000 attendees monthly.

Austin Library Accepting 2026-2027 Exhibition Proposals from Texas Artists

The Austin Central Library has issued an open call for exhibition proposals from Texas-based artists, collectives, curators, and creatives for its fall 2026 and spring 2027 seasons. Selected works will be displayed in the library’s 2,700-square-foot gallery for 12-week periods, with opportunities for artists to lead workshops or demonstrations. Applications are due by August 31, 2025, and will be reviewed by juries of local artists, curators, educators, and community leaders, with selected applicants announced in fall 2025.

Jewyo Rhii: ‘If you don’t die today, you get another opportunity to live’

Jewyo Rhii, a Seoul-born artist from the first generation to come of age during South Korea's dramatic political shifts in the 1980s, has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today project. Her work, which began as personal explorations of misplacement and survival using ephemeral materials and found objects, evolved around ten years ago into collaborative projects like Love Your Depot (2019), a series of storage-unit-like installations that question the lifespan of artworks. Rhii's practice includes object-oriented performance pieces such as Ten Years Please (2007-17) and Lie on the Han River (2003-06), and she has shown at institutions including the Queens Museum, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul, and the Venice Biennale.

The Pressure to Mean Something: Inside the VCUarts’ MFA Exhibition

The article covers the MFA exhibition at VCUarts, showcasing the work of graduate students in the visual arts program. It highlights the pressure on emerging artists to imbue their work with meaning and the diverse approaches taken by the exhibitors.

At TEFAF New York, Lesser-Known Artists Delight

At TEFAF New York, held at the Park Avenue Armory, the art fair known for its European roots showcased a range of works. Our critic highlights five lesser-known artists who stood out, offering fresh perspectives that cut through the traditional art-world star system.

How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.

New York City is hosting a wave of art fairs this week, featuring Latin American galleries, world-class photography, and upcycled design. The article highlights seven fairs worth visiting among many, offering a guide to navigate the crowded event landscape.

8 Pavilions That Have the Venice Biennale Buzzing

The article highlights eight standout national pavilions at the Venice Biennale, the world's premier contemporary art event. These include a doll-focused exhibition, a contemplative garden, and a sizzling hothouse, each generating significant buzz among attendees and critics.

A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion

The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent’s artistic needs, even as it mourns the loss of Koyo Kouoh, a key supporter. The forum, which draws inspiration from a former champion, aims to amplify African voices in the global art scene, particularly during the Venice Biennale.

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.

Her Museum Was Surviving in Russia. Then the Threats Became Too Much.

Nailya Allakhverdiyeva, the longtime director of the PERMM Museum of Contemporary Art in Perm, Russia, has fled the country following escalating intimidation and a raid by security forces. Despite her efforts to maintain the institution's integrity through strategic compromises and "Aesopian language" to navigate tightening censorship, the pressure became untenable after she was interrogated and her home was searched by the F.S.B. in connection with activist Pyotr Verzilov.

Filipa Ramos takes on 2027 Lofoten Festival

Filipa Ramos has been appointed curator of the 19th edition of the Lofoten International Art Festival, set to take place across the Norwegian arctic archipelago in June 2027. Ramos, a curator and writer who teaches at the Institute Art Gender Nature of the Academy of Art and Design FHNW in Basel, is known for ecologically-focused research that reimagines human-animal-environment relationships. She authored *The Artist as Ecologist* (2025) and is currently organizing the LOOP Festival in Barcelona and the symposia series *The Shape of a Circle in the Mind of a Fish*, created with Lucia Pietroiusti.

Frieze Prize Winners at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Frieze has announced the winners of its prize program at the 2026 Venice Biennale. The prizes recognize outstanding contributions by artists and curators participating in the Biennale, with awards given across multiple categories including emerging talent and innovative exhibition practices. The winners were selected by a jury of international art professionals and will receive financial support and visibility through Frieze's platforms.

Future cultural professionals in Africa will be trained by six Italian museums

I futuri professionisti della cultura in Africa saranno formati da sei musei italiani

The fourth edition of the International School of Cultural Heritage (Scuola Internazionale del Patrimonio Culturale) is underway, with 23 cultural professionals from 12 African nations participating in a hands-on training program hosted by six Italian museums. After online modules and a week of lectures in Rome, the residential phase runs from April 27 to May 22, 2025, placing participants at the Museo delle Civiltà (MUCIV), the Archaeological Parks of Praeneste and Gabii, the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MArTA), the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria (MArRC), and the National Archaeological Museum of Agro Falisco and Forte Sangallo in Civita Castellana. The program, titled "Managing Art Collections: from ancient to contemporary," focuses on collection management, conservation, and public programming, linking archaeological heritage with contemporary practices.

Fair Play Art Fair launches in London with artist-first model offering free exhibition stands

A new artist-led art fair called Fair Play Art Fair will launch in London from October 15–18, 2026, at One Marylebone. Founded by Ryan Stanier, creator of The Other Art Fair, the event offers selected artists free exhibition stands instead of requiring upfront fees, operating on a commission-based model that takes 50% of sales. The fair will run alongside Frieze London and include immersive installations, sound art, dining, and live performances, with a curated selection process overseen by an independent committee.

This art exhibit takes climate change seriously

Ceramicists Savannah Jacob and Abby Jo Elle are co-curating "Respect Your Mother," a group exhibition at Patina Gallery dedicated to climate change and environmental activism. Opening in honor of Earth Day, the show features works from over 50 artists across various mediums, including sculptures, collages, and paintings, with a strict prohibition on artificial intelligence to emphasize human-centric craft.

Wohin im Westen?

The article guides readers through the Gallery Weekend Berlin in the western part of the city, specifically along Fasanenstraße and Savignyplatz. It highlights classic modern works, major contemporary names, and paintings that oscillate between pathos, poetry, and doubt. The route includes a stop at the gallery of Wolfgang Werner, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in Berlin, and references the area's long tradition of art dealing, with institutions like the Literaturhaus and auction house Grisebach.

Pahari art show opens in Washington​

A major exhibition of Indian art titled “Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms” has opened at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C. Running from April 18 to July 26, 2026, the show features 48 rare paintings created for Hindu kings in the Pahari region of north India between the 1620s and 1830s. Curators highlight the diversity of styles—from lyrical and naturalistic to boldly colored and abstracted—and emphasize the collaborative nature of the artist communities that produced these works. The exhibition includes pieces acquired from art historian Catherine Glynn Benkaim and Ralph Benkaim, some never publicly exhibited before, alongside loans from the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Four Latin American Voices Around the Montevideo Curatorial Intensive

CUATRO VOCES LATINOAMERICANAS EN TORNO AL INTENSIVO CURATORIAL DE MONTEVIDEO

Independent Curators International (ICI) held the Montevideo Curatorial Intensive in March 2026, in partnership with the ESTE ARTE fair and the Faculty of Arts at the University of the Republic (Udelar). This was the first time the program took place in Uruguay, bringing together twelve emerging curators from Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States for eight days of seminars, debates, and mentorship. Led by independent curator Marina Reyes Franco, the intensive included visits to local cultural spaces such as CasaMario, SUBTE, and the Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo, as well as a trip to Punta del Este to tour galleries and artist studios. The program featured presentations by international faculty including Ionit Behar, Victoria Noorthoorn, Maya Juracán, and Keyna Eleison, and concluded with a public symposium at the Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (MNAV).