Artist Presents 20 Years of “Cosmic Breath” Research at the Venice Biennale

The Hungarian Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale has opened with Endre Koronczi's exhibition "Pneuma Cosmic (Cosmic Breath)," a three-part installation based on nearly 20 years of research into visualizing air currents. The exhibition features elements including ventilation system components from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, a video of a year-long walk seeking the most significant sigh, and a breathing wall, complemented by a composition by Máté Balogh. The pavilion opened to professionals on Wednesday and will be open to the public from May 9 to November 22.

The Story of Alexey Shor: From Mathematician to Contemporary Classical Composer. The Interview

La storia di Alexey Shor: da matematico a compositore classico contemporaneo. L’intervista

Alexey Shor, a 1970-born Ukrainian-American composer who originally earned a PhD in mathematics and worked in finance, has transitioned to a full-time career in contemporary classical music. From April 28 to 30, 2026, his neo-romantic compositions were performed at the Auditorium RAI "Arturo Toscanini" in Turin, Italy, by the RAI National Symphony Orchestra under Estonian conductor Anu Tali, alongside works by Rachmaninoff, Schubert, and Grieg. The concerts featured renowned musicians including Russian conductor Mikhail Pletnev, violinist Giuseppe Gibboni, violinist Daniel Lozakovich, and pianist Arsenii Moon. In an interview with Artribune, Shor discussed his dual career, his emotional connection to audiences, and his openness to having his music used in films.

During the Venice Biennale there is also the Ibiza Pavilion, inside a takeaway pizzeria

Durante la Biennale di Venezia c’è anche il Padiglione Ibiza, dentro una pizzeria da asporto

During the Venice Art Biennale, an independent project called the Ibiza Pavilion opens from May 7 to 9, 2026, inside Pizza al Volo, a popular takeaway pizzeria in Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro. Conceived and curated by Margherita Chiarva with support from Victoria Genzini and Gabriele Della Maddalena, the three-day initiative features a group exhibition, performances, collective embroidery, tarot readings, and somatic practices by international artists connected to Ibiza through experience or collaboration, including Noemi Manser, Beatrice Dettori, Liz Kueneke, COSIMA, and Maria Giulia Alvigini.

Here's what the much-talked-about Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale looks like. Photos and video

Ecco com’è il chiacchieratissimo Padiglione Russia della Biennale di Venezia. Foto e video

The Russian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale has opened amid intense controversy over its unauthorized participation. The pavilion, housed in a 1914 building recently restored by Italian architects 2050+, features a program of musical improvisations, ensemble performances, techno concerts, and interactive actions, including free used clothing. The space is designed as a fragrant flower shop with a chill-out room featuring a conifer grove and video installations. The exhibition, titled "L’Albero Radicato nel Cielo" (The Tree Rooted in the Sky), is organized by young poets, musicians, and philosophers who prefer to remain anonymous as a collective, coordinated by the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. However, due to sanctions, the pavilion is only open from May 5 to 8, as organizers cannot obtain the necessary permit to operate beyond the private opening.

Artribune's Agendissima for the 2026 Venice Biennale. The complete guide to events to download

L’Agendissima di Artribune in occasione della Biennale Arte 2026. La guida completa agli eventi da scaricare

Artribune has released its "Agendissima" guide for the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026, across the Giardini, Arsenale, and various venues in Venice. The guide provides schedules, addresses, and recommendations for openings, pavilions, exhibitions, and evening events during the preview days, available for online consultation, download, and printing.

Where to eat and take a break in Venice during the 2026 Art Biennale?

Dove mangiare e prendersi una pausa a Venezia durante la Biennale Arte 2026?

The article provides a curated guide to dining and refreshment spots in Venice during the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale, which runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026. It lists several recommended venues—including ABC Zattere, Bea Vita, QuasiPronto, Adriatico Mar, Bancogiro, and Osteria Da Pampo—each described with details on location, atmosphere, and specialties, from cicchetti and tramezzini to natural wine and traditional Venetian dishes.

Svolta per il Museo del Fumetto che chiuse a Milano: nuova sede in un’ex biblioteca di Monza

The Franco Fossati Foundation's Museo del Fumetto (Comics Museum), which was evicted from Milan due to a €180,000 debt to the city, has found a new permanent home in Monza. The Monza city council approved the foundation's proposal on April 30, paving the way for the renovation of a former library in the Cederna district, which has been abandoned for years. The archive of 500,000 pieces will be temporarily stored in Desio while the Monza building is refurbished with €850,000 from the municipality and additional funds from the foundation.

Golden Lions of the Biennale voted by the public? 7 reasons why they cannot work

Leoni d’Oro della Biennale votati dal pubblico? 7 motivi per cui non possono funzionare

On April 30, 2026, the International Jury of the Venice Art Biennale resigned en masse. In response, the Biennale Foundation hastily announced a new initiative called the "Visitor Lions" (Leoni dei Visitatori), where paying visitors would vote to award the Golden Lions for best artist and best national participation. The voting system would rely on ticket tracking to verify attendance at the main venues, the Giardini and the Arsenale. However, just a week before the public opening, no further details had been released, raising numerous practical concerns about the mechanism's feasibility.

Cultural Observatories: Dinosaurs or Subjects Capable of Interpreting the Present?

Osservatori culturali. Dinosauri o soggetti in grado di interpretare il presente?

The Cultural Observatory of Canton Ticino has published a study on cultural observatories worldwide, including a map and list of surveyed organizations. The analysis reveals that cultural observatories are not a global phenomenon but are concentrated mainly in Europe and South America, with occasional presence in North America (especially Canada and Hispanic-oriented organizations in the US). Africa, Asia, and Oceania are almost entirely absent from the map. The study also highlights a high rate of inactive observatories: among the top 10 countries by active observatories, only Germany shows an effective activity ratio. Spain has 26 active observatories out of about 45 total, while Italy has 11 active out of over 20 inactive. The research defines observatories as non-profit organizations that combine cultural and statistical expertise to deepen and transfer knowledge about the cultural sector, and classifies as inactive those with no recent activity on web or social channels.

Veneto: In Place of a Liberty Café in Recoaro Terme, a Contemporary Art Center Opens. Interview with the Curator

Veneto: al posto di un caffè liberty di Recoaro Terme apre un centro d’arte contemporanea. Intervista alla curatrice

The historic Palazzo Caffè Nazionale in Recoaro Terme, a small spa town in the Veneto region of Italy, is being transformed into a contemporary art center called Cantiere del Contemporaneo, set to open on May 2, 2026. The project, curated by Elisabetta Bacchin, will focus on artist residencies, with the inaugural group including Romesh Bothalage, Pietro Chiarello, Francesco Pizzocchero, and Virginia Stevenin, who will work for two months in the converted spaces. The initiative is part of a broader regeneration plan funded by the National Plan for Borghi and the European Union's PNRR funds, aiming to revitalize the town's cultural and economic identity through contemporary art.

Seniors showcase their art in a final exhibition

Graduating students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) showcased their artwork in a final exhibition held on May 1, 2026, at Crisp Museum. The show featured a wide range of media including 3D works, prints, paper mache, paintings, cloth, video, quilts, and sculptures. Among the participants were painting BFA major Zachary Ross Mayfield, who presented symbolist works centered on nature and a large self-portrait that took over 200 hours to complete, and senior studio art BFA major Kaylee Shelby, whose sculptures question the ethics and aesthetics of taxidermy and human manipulation of animals.

Watauga Arts Council explores jazz through art in new exhibition opening May 5

The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) will present "The Art of Jazz" in its Main Gallery from May 5 through June 30, an exhibition that translates the cultural and personal influence of jazz into visual art. Featuring works by local and regional artists in 2D mediums, the show explores how sound can be expressed through color, movement, and form. A special reception will be held at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone on June 11, where pieces will be transported for the event, offering attendees a chance to meet the artists.

Indy airport exhibit features artists with disabilities

A new exhibition opened April 10 at the Indianapolis International Airport’s Civic Plaza, featuring 92 works by 90 Hoosier artists with developmental disabilities. The show was organized by the Indianapolis Airport Authority in partnership with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF) and Ability Indiana, with artists from 12 INARF member organizations contributing pieces in a variety of mediums. The airport’s arts and culture program, which rotates permanent and temporary collections, has hosted this annual showcase for several years, with some artists returning each year with new work.

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is Opening a new Exhibit Next Week

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho in Pocatello is opening a new exhibition next week, as reported by local news outlet KPVI. The article provides basic details about the upcoming show, though specific artworks or artists are not named in the text.

SCV News | June 7: Deadline for 'Animal Kingdom' Juried Exhibition

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for the "Animal Kingdom" juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center from June 24 through August 26. The submission deadline is Sunday, June 7. The exhibition celebrates the diversity and beauty of animals, accepting all mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed media. Artists must hand-deliver their properly wired artwork, with a maximum size of 40" x 50" and weight of 20 pounds. Submissions are accepted via an online form, and artists will be notified of results two to three days after the deadline.

Northeast OKC art gallery will highlight Black Seminole art

A new art gallery in northeast Oklahoma City will focus on showcasing Black Seminole art, highlighting the cultural heritage of the Black Seminole community. The gallery aims to feature works that explore the history and experiences of Black Seminoles, including their settlement in areas like Sandtown, Oklahoma’s first Black settlement, where families built homes from scrap materials in the 1940s and 1950s.

Big changes are coming to Morristown’s historic arts center

The article text is corrupted and unreadable, so the specific details of what happened cannot be extracted. Based on the title, it appears that significant changes are planned for a historic arts center in Morristown, New Jersey.

Spotlight: Mollie Jackson’s Catharsis at NoBo Art Center

Abstract artist Mollie Jackson is the subject of a commissioned display titled "Catharsis" at the NoBo Art Center, running through May 23. The exhibition features large-scale, expressive abstract paintings that Jackson describes as immersive and emotionally cathartic. A special workshop, "Making Emotions Visible," will be held on May 16 in conjunction with the show. Jackson, who will also be the summer 2026 artist-in-residence at the Firehouse Art Center, discusses her process-oriented approach, her background as the daughter of an abstract painter, and her belief that abstract art connects viewers to emotion rather than representation.

Art exhibition at Power Plant Gallery

The Power Plant Gallery in Toronto is hosting an art exhibition, as reported in a brief video segment. The coverage focuses on the exhibition's opening or ongoing presentation at the contemporary art venue.

Western Spirit Museum highlights student artists during Youth Art Month exhibit

Western Spirit Museum, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, partnered with the Arizona Art Education Association to present a Youth Art Month exhibition from March 15 to March 28, 2025. The show featured 109 original works by students in kindergarten through 12th grade from 22 schools across Arizona, spanning multiple mediums and styles. The exhibit concluded with a student artist reception on March 28, drawing families, educators, and community members. Teachers submitted student artwork, which was reviewed and selected by the Arizona Art Education Association Youth Art Month board.

Kingston selected as launchpad for Smithsonian's 'Americans' exhibition

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, in collaboration with Museums on Main Street, has launched its nationally touring exhibition "Americans" at the Cornell Creative Arts Center in Kingston, New York. Kingston is the first of 125 communities across the country to host the exhibition, which will travel for six years as part of the Rev250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition explores how Native American history and identity have been portrayed and often misunderstood, challenging visitors to reconsider familiar narratives like Pocahontas, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the Trail of Tears through interactive elements and digital content.

2026 Artist Cohort exhibition from Hammerspace Gallery opens with "Still, I try"

Hammerspace Gallery in Grand Rapids is opening a new pop-up exhibition titled "Still, I try" on May 9, 2026, at Do Not Start's space on Godfrey Avenue. This marks the first show in the gallery's 2026 Artist Cohort Showcase, a year-long program supporting emerging and mid-career artists through community feedback and professional development. The family-friendly event includes hands-on art activities and light snacks, with free admission and suggested donations.

Art to the Avenue transforming Greenwich downtown into gallery space starting Thursday

The article reports that 'Art to the Avenue' is transforming downtown Greenwich into a gallery space starting Thursday. The event will feature artworks displayed in storefronts and public spaces, turning the commercial district into an open-air art exhibition for a limited time.

Venice Biennale inaugurated in turmoil over Russian presence

The Venice Biennale, the world's largest contemporary art exhibition, opened to the press amid turmoil over Russia's return for the first time since the Ukraine war began. The event features artists from several conflict-affected nations, including Ukraine, Israel, and the US, while Iran has canceled its participation. Resignations, boycotts, and threats to cut funding have marked the lead-up to the opening.

PRESS RELEASE: OCU art exhibit makes use of ‘digital debris’

Oklahoma City University (OCU) is hosting an art exhibition that incorporates 'digital debris'—discarded or obsolete digital materials—into its works. The show features pieces created by artists who repurpose e-waste, old screens, and other technological remnants to explore themes of consumption, memory, and the environmental impact of digital culture.

WAC's new 'The Art of Jazz' exhibit now open

The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) has opened a new exhibition titled "The Art of Jazz" in its main gallery in Boone, North Carolina, running through June 30. The show features works by local and regional artists who interpret jazz music's energy, improvisation, and cultural roots through 2D mediums, translating sound into color, movement, and form. A special reception will be held at the Appalachian Theatre on June 11, where pieces will be transported for the event, offering a cash bar and opportunities to meet the artists. The exhibition coincides with the 5th annual High Country Jazz Festival, providing a visual counterpart to the music events in downtown Boone.

Star Wars Reveals Lucas Museum’s 1st Ever Cinema Exhibit With Name & Launch Date

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its first-ever cinema exhibition, titled *Star Wars in Motion*, which will debut as part of the museum's opening lineup on September 22, 2026. The exhibition focuses on vehicles from the first six *Star Wars* films, including Luke Skywalker's landspeeder and General Grievous' wheel bike, highlighting how motion and transport are depicted in the saga. It is one of over 30 installations curated by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson from the museum's founding collection, featuring more than 1,200 objects across 100,000 square feet.

Talented art exhibition showcases Ouachita Parish student work

The Ouachita Parish School District is hosting a talented art exhibition at the Student Support Services Building in West Monroe, Louisiana, featuring 270 pieces across 33 categories by middle and high school students. The show includes one winner per category, with the high school division's overall winner being a self-portrait titled "Spilling the Tea" by a graduating senior. The exhibition is open through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sustainability at heart of new art exhibit in downtown Aurora

Aurora Public Art has opened a new exhibition titled "Re-Imagined: The Art of Sustainability" at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in downtown Aurora, running through May 23. The show features works from adult artists like Jennifer Joiner, who creates art from trash collected on Lake Michigan beaches, and Ann Marie Greenberg, who repurposes household plastics and metal. It also includes submissions from students at East Aurora School District's Early Childhood Center, who used milk cartons, cereal boxes, and other recyclables. Curator Sangeeta Pande organized the open call, which drew 15 adult artists and numerous young participants, all exploring themes of environmental stewardship and creative reuse.

Art exhibition in Idlib brings together Syrian artists under unity theme

An art exhibition titled “When the Guns Fall Silent” opened in Idlib, Syria, at the National Museum hall, organized by the Syrian Artists Union. The four-day show features around 70 works by both professional and emerging artists from across Syria, with the first two days dedicated to established painters and the final two to emerging talent. Participants include Mai Halawani from Homs and Doaa Abboud from Tartous, who see the event as a rare chance to reconnect with the artistic community after years of isolation.