Explorations: A State Affair? The historical exhibition unfolds at the Army Museum

The Army Museum in Paris is hosting "Explorations: A State Affair?", a comprehensive exhibition running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The showcase traces three centuries of French global expeditions, from the aftermath of the Seven Years' War in 1763 through the space race to contemporary missions focused on climate change and resource security. Featuring a diverse array of artifacts including maps, scientific instruments, military uniforms, and paintings, the exhibition highlights the military's central role in scientific discovery, territorial expansion, and state power.

Exhibition in Barcelona explores an artist's journey into nature

The Vila Casas Foundation has launched a major retrospective of Esther Boix at the Espais Volart gallery in Barcelona, marking the centenary of the artist’s birth. Featuring 180 works, the exhibition traces Boix’s evolution from early figurative portraits and social realism to her later, more abstract explorations of nature and ecology. The show highlights her role in the anti-Franco movement, her involvement with the Postectura group, and her significant contributions to art education through the founding of the L’ARC school.

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.

374 Time auction 19TH CENTURY, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Artnet has announced the '374 Time' auction, a comprehensive sale spanning 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. The event is scheduled to run for several weeks, beginning in late February and concluding in April 2026, offering a broad chronological range of works to global collectors.

374 Time auction 19TH CENTURY, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Artnet has announced the upcoming '374 Time' auction, a comprehensive sale featuring works across the 19th-century, Modern, and Contemporary art sectors. Scheduled to run from February 24 through April 10, 2026, the event aims to showcase a broad chronological range of artistic production for global collectors.

‘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.

Incarcerated artists in Bonne Terre hone their skills with a St. Louis exhibit and art class

Incarcerated artists at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre are showcasing their work in a major exhibition titled "Expressions from Within" at the St. Louis University Museum of Art. The display features approximately 130 pieces, including drawings, paintings, and mixed-media works created through St. Louis University’s Prison Arts and Education Program. Led by artist-in-residence Stan Chisholm, the program provides an open studio environment where participants like Rey Hernandez and James Merritt can develop their technical skills and explore creative expression outside the rigors of prison life.

In the Curator’s Words: At Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, a fusion of tradition and innovation

The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in San Diego has opened a new exhibition that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary artistic innovation. The show, curated by a museum professional, features works that reinterpret classic forms and concepts through modern materials and perspectives.

Exhibition | 'News from Nowhere: Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection' at SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, Tokyo, Japan

A new exhibition titled 'News from Nowhere: Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection' has opened at the SCAI THE BATHHOUSE gallery in Tokyo. The show presents a curated collection of works, though the specific artists involved are not detailed in the provided text.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this april

Designboom has published its monthly 'Radar' feature, highlighting a curated selection of notable art and design exhibitions opening globally in April. The list serves as an international guide for enthusiasts and professionals, spanning various museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

The Other Art Fair Returns to Dallas with a Lineup of 135 Artists

The Other Art Fair is returning to Dallas for its second edition, taking place at the Fashion Industry Gallery from May 2-5. The event will feature 135 independent and emerging artists, offering them a platform to sell their work directly to the public.

Putting the “Me” in Anime: Self-Portrait in Iconic Anime and Manga Styles exhibit at Central Midtown Gallery

Central Midtown Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled 'Putting the ‘Me’ in Anime: Self-Portrait in Iconic Anime and Manga Styles.' The show features contemporary artists creating self-portraits that emulate the distinctive visual languages of major anime and manga series, blending personal identity with iconic pop culture aesthetics.

A New Show at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Highlights the Art of Nuclear Activism

The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque has opened a new exhibition titled "Nuclear Futures: Art, Activism, and the Legacy of the Manhattan Project." The show features works by contemporary artists who use their practice to address the history, present dangers, and future implications of nuclear weapons and energy, with a particular focus on the impact on Hispanic and Indigenous communities in the American Southwest.

Museum of Narratives is rife with possibilities

The article reports on the opening and conceptual framework of the Museum of Narratives, a new institution in Japan dedicated to exploring and presenting stories through its collections and exhibitions. It emphasizes the museum's focus on narrative as a fundamental human and artistic practice, positioning it as a unique cultural destination.

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.

MORA Art Museum's Equilibrium brought a group exhibition to Jersey City, featuring Alina Shimova and international artists

MORA Art Museum's exhibition series 'Equilibrium' presented a group show in Jersey City. The exhibition featured works by Russian-born artist Alina Shimova alongside a selection of other international artists.

First Friday expands into downtown Boulder with new Pearl Street art walk

The monthly First Friday art walk in Boulder, Colorado, has expanded its footprint to include the Pearl Street Mall and surrounding downtown area. This expansion adds over 20 new participating venues, including galleries, shops, and restaurants, to the existing circuit that traditionally focused on the East End and North Boulder.

Pittsburgh’s ALMA | LEWIS art gallery expands

The ALMA | LEWIS art gallery in Pittsburgh is expanding its physical footprint. The gallery, which focuses on contemporary art by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists, is moving to a larger, more prominent location in the city's East Liberty neighborhood.

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.

Sefton Open 2026 art exhibition to wow visitors to The Atkinson with nearly 700 stunning works by local artists

The Atkinson in Southport, England, is hosting the Sefton Open 2026 exhibition, featuring nearly 700 artworks by local artists from the Sefton borough. The exhibition is a major showcase of painting, sculpture, photography, and ceramics, selected from over 1,000 submissions by a panel of judges.

6 free Seattle art exhibits in April at museums and galleries

The article highlights six free art exhibitions taking place in Seattle during April, spanning both museums and commercial galleries. It provides a curated list of accessible cultural offerings for the public.

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.

PINTA EXPERIENCE HOW TO TURN CULTURAL TOURISM INTO AN IMMERSION IN THE ART SCENE

Pinta has launched Pinta Experience, a new boutique travel unit offering three-to-five-day immersive programs centered on Latin American art ecosystems. These curated itineraries provide participants with exclusive access to art fairs, private collections, artist studios, and gallery tours, moving beyond traditional cultural tourism to foster direct networking with local curators and gallerists.

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.

CAF AND PINTA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE ALLIANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE LATIN AMERICAN ART ECOSYSTEM

CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – and the Pinta Foundation have formed a strategic alliance to bolster the Latin American art ecosystem. The partnership will support professional exchange, international visibility, and cultural integration for artists, artisans, and creators across the region, with CAF acting as a strategic partner for Pinta's network of events.

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.

First Recipients of the 'NCAR x AWARE Female Artist Research Fellowship' Announced

「NCAR×AWARE 女性アーティストリサーチフェローシップ」の第1回採択者が決定

The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) and Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions (AWARE) have announced the first recipients of their joint research fellowship dedicated to women artists in Japan. Sculptor and critic Nodoka Odawara and Tokyo Photographic Art Museum curator Yuri Yamada were selected from 19 applicants to conduct specialized research on marginalized female figures in Japanese art history. Odawara will focus on pioneering female sculptors Kamono Ota and Toko Kuhara, while Yamada will investigate early female photographers from the Meiji to early Showa eras, including Ryu Shima and Yoshino Hanawa.

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.