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New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (02/02-02/08)

A flurry of gallery activity is scheduled for the week of February 2-8, 2026, in New York City. Numerous exhibitions are opening, including "Interstice: Whirled Music" at Kiang Malingue, "Everything She Touches" by Alix Vernet at Eric Firestone Gallery, and "Anima" by Felipe Baeza at Print Center New York. Concurrently, many shows are in their final days, such as "A Retrospective by Ruth Asawa" at the Museum of Modern Art, "FDR Drive Musel, 1984" by Keith Haring at Martos Gallery, and "West Coast Women of Abstract Expressionism" at Berry Campbell.

This Groundbreaking New Showcase of Nearly 60 Works Is the Biggest-Ever Exhibition of LGBTQ+ African Art

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has opened "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art," the largest-ever exhibition dedicated to LGBTQ+ African art. The show, curated by Kevin Dumouchelle and Serubiri Moses, features nearly 60 works by 30 artists from across Africa and its diasporas, spanning photography, painting, tapestry, collage, and sculpture.

First gallery for Pan-African contemporary art in San Francisco to open in 2026.

San Francisco’s first gallery dedicated entirely to Pan-African contemporary art, the Art of Contemporary Africa (AOCA), will open on February 12, 2026, at the Minnesota Street Project in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Founded by industry veteran Craig Mark and South African photographer Clint Strydom, the gallery represents both leading and emerging African artists working across various media. Its inaugural group exhibition, “Afropop,” features artists including Dr. Esther Mahlangu, Ayanda Mabulu, Noria Mabasa, Willie Bester, Clint Strydom, Médéric Turay, and Samuel Allerton. AOCA is the sister gallery to The Melrose Gallery in Johannesburg and has already participated in major art fairs such as Expo Chicago, 1-54 New York, the Seattle Art Fair, and the Atlanta Art Fair.

NEXT in the Gallery: Psychic visuals, alchemy and shrines to matriarchs in Pittsburgh

NEXTpittsburgh's monthly art roundup highlights a packed schedule of openings and events in Pittsburgh from late January through May. Key shows include the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Downtown Gallery Crawl on Jan. 30, featuring artists like Ben Schonberger and Stamatina Gregory; "Stuck in Saṃsāra" (Feb. 6–March 22), a group exhibition of 10 Asian American & Pacific Island artists curated by Brent Nakamoto; and "Lewis Hine Pictures America" (Feb. 21–May 17) at the Frick Museum & Gardens, showcasing the documentary photographer's iconic images of American workers. Additional exhibitions span ceramics, hand-colored photographs, and community shows at venues such as Concept Art Gallery, Bottom Feeder Books, and the John A. Hermann Memorial Art Museum.

5 Artists on Our Radar in January 2026

Artsy's January 2026 edition of 'Artists on Our Radar' highlights five emerging visual artists: Elladj Lincy Deloumeaux, Xiaochi Dong, and Bobbye Fermie (with two others implied). Deloumeaux, born in Guadeloupe and based in Paris, paints solitary figures exploring identity and displacement; his work is featured in a group show at Loft Art Gallery in Marrakech and he has a solo show upcoming at Musée de la Parure de Marrakech. Xiaochi Dong, a Shanghai-born artist trained in classical Chinese painting, creates intimate works evoking gardens and ecosystems, currently in a two-person exhibition at Albion Jeune in London. Bobbye Fermie, an Amsterdam-born London-based artist, produces dreamlike watercolors and collages, with works available at Wilder Gallery.

10 Art Shows We Can’t Wait to See in 2026

Vulture's 2026 Preview highlights ten highly anticipated art exhibitions across New York City museums and galleries. Featured shows include Raphael at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Marcel Duchamp retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Biennial, and solo presentations by artists such as Paul Chan at Greene Naftali, Carol Bove at the Whitney, and a MacArthur-winning artist at Marian Goodman Gallery. Other venues include the Morgan Library & Museum, The Drawing Center, the Guggenheim Museum, Canada gallery, and the New Museum, which is expected to reopen after delays.

Eighty Years of Women Artists Transforming Abstraction

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C., will host "Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection" from February 27 to July 26, 2026. The exhibition features 80 works by 69 women artists, including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Cecily Brown, Julie Mehretu, and Kara Walker, spanning 1946 to 2024. Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the show is drawn from the collection of Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg and organized by the Making Their Mark Foundation. It is structured around seven thematic sections such as "Craft is Art" and "Disobedient Bodies," highlighting the role of women in abstract art.

On View: 'Jacob Lawrence: African American Modernist' at Kunsthal KAdE is First Retrospective of Celebrated Artist in Europe

Kunsthal KAdE in Amersfoort, Netherlands, is hosting 'Jacob Lawrence: African American Modernist,' the first European retrospective of the American artist Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000). The exhibition spans his six-decade career from the 1930s, featuring 70 paintings, 25 drawings, and 75 prints, along with photographs and archival materials. It includes works from his celebrated series on the Great Migration, Builders, World War II, and historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Toussaint L'Ouverture, as well as new works by contemporary artists Barbara Earl Thomas and Nina Chanel Abney inspired by Lawrence.

A brush with… Olafur Eliasson

This article features an in-depth interview with artist Olafur Eliasson, who discusses his career-long focus on human perception, environmental concerns, and the concept of "we-ness" in his work. Eliasson reflects on key installations such as *Beauty* (1993) and *Your lost lighthouse* (2020), his influences from thinkers like Donna Haraway and Alva Noë, and his fascination with James Turrell and early Renaissance art. He also shares insights into his Berlin studio and answers the question "what is art for?" The piece is accompanied by details of his current exhibitions in Brisbane, Jakarta, and Singapore, as well as a new permanent public work in Oxford, UK.

What’s on now at San Francisco museums, December 2025

This article provides a comprehensive guide to current and upcoming exhibitions at San Francisco museums in December 2025. Highlights include "Printing Color: Chiaroscuro to Screenprint" closing January 4, "Rave into the Future: Art in Motion" closing January 12 at the Asian Art Museum, and the upcoming San Francisco Art Week from January 17 to 25. The Legion of Honor features "Manet and Morisot" through March 1, offering a deep dive into the artistic dialogue between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot, alongside "Drawn to Venice" opening January 24. The de Young Museum presents "Boom and Bust: Photographing Northern California," while the Museum of the African Diaspora showcases "Unbound: Art, Blackness and the Universe" and "Continuum: MoAD Over Time." A tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti, including his exhibition at the Legion of Honor, is also featured.

Napoles Marty wins Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize

Napoles Marty, a US painter and sculptor based between Connecticut and Rhode Island, has won the 2026 Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize. The award includes $25,000 and a solo stand at the fair, which opens in late February at Santa Monica Airport. Marty, whose work draws on dream imagery and his Cuban heritage, was selected by a jury including collectors Allison K. Berg and Maisha C. Clark. He will collaborate with fair organizers and Diana Nawi, curator of special projects at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, on his presentation. Marty was previously a member of the sixth cohort of Nxthvn, a Connecticut-based arts incubator founded by artist Titus Kaphar and impact investor Jason Price.

The 10 Best Booths at Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2025

Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2025 opened for VIP day on December 2nd under the Miami sun, featuring 160 galleries from 29 countries—a slight decrease from 2024's 176 exhibitors. The fair introduced a new Artist Spotlight sector for solo booths and a curated Nest sector led by Jonny Tanna, grouping 36 emerging galleries like Cierra Britton Gallery and Sorondo in an open-format layout. Highlights include Carvalho's booth with works by Élise Peroi, Rosalind Tallmadge, Yulia Iosilzon, and Rachel Mica Weiss, and SGR Galería's solo presentation of Colombian artist Lorena Torres. The fair's director, Clara Andrade Pereira, emphasized championing emerging talent and strengthening community.

Sixteen must-see exhibitions in South Florida during Miami Art Week

The article highlights sixteen must-see exhibitions in South Florida during Miami Art Week, including a comprehensive museum survey of Joyce Pensato at the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, a group show of Brazilian women artists titled "Mulheres: Proposals from Brazil" at ArtNexus Space, and Jack Pierson's exploration of queer Miami at the Bass Museum of Art. Other featured shows include Lawrence Lek's NOX Pavilion at the Bass, among others, spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and multimedia installations.

Boulder County art shows on exhibit this week

This week's Boulder County art listings feature a wide array of exhibitions across more than 20 galleries and museums. Highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's "MediaLive: Data Rich, Dirt Poor," exploring value and values through environmental and cultural lenses, and BMoCA at Frasier's "Interiors" by Jordan Wolfson, showcasing two decades of oil paintings, graphite drawings, and charcoal works. Other notable shows include "Camp: Queer Arts and Crafts and the Beauty of Imperfection" by Allyson McDuffie at Kin Studio and Gallery, "Love Letters to Life" by Roddy MacInnes at East Window, and "Sacred Mythologies" at NoBo Art Center. The listings also include ongoing exhibitions at the Museum of Boulder, Canyon Theater and Gallery, and several commercial galleries featuring local and international artists.

Pursuing ‘a different economy’, London gallery Herald St will open new space in Bologna

London gallery Herald St, known for nurturing artists like Nicole Wermers, Cary Kwok, and Pablo Bronstein over the past 20 years, will open a new space in Bologna, Italy, in early 2025. Co-founder Nicky Verber cites the city's strong local collector base, excellent institutions such as Mambo (Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna), and its connectivity to Venice, Milan, and Florence as key draws. The gallery has deepened ties with Bologna through a 2020 group exhibition, signing local artist Francis Offman in 2021, and participating in Arte Fiera. The new space, located in the medieval center, will feature three exhibition rooms and open with a show by abstract painter Matt Connors, hosting three to four exhibitions annually compared to five or six in London.

As Art X Lagos opens, Nigeria's next generation of artists emerges

Art X Lagos, the art fair founded by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig in 2016, opens for its tenth edition from November 6-9, anchoring Lagos Art Week. The fair features a group show at Kó Art Space spotlighting artists inspired by the Oshogbo School, a 1960s Nigerian movement, and Tiwani Contemporary presents sculptural works by Lagos-based designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello, his first exhibition in Nigeria. The Guest Artists Space (GAS) Foundation, established by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, adds talks, workshops, and cultural exchange programs, contributing to a vibrant, sprawling art week across the city.

Don’t Miss These 14 Solo Shows (And One Duo) in New York Galleries This Month

This article highlights 14 solo shows and one duo exhibition currently on view in New York galleries, curated by CULTURED magazine. Featured artists include Aiza Ahmed, whose debut solo show "The Music Room" at Sargent's Daughters draws on Satyajit Ray's 1958 film; B. Wurtz at Garth Greenan, presenting assemblages of everyday objects; Ali Banisadr at Olney Gleason, with works responding to visual overload; Brock Enright at Club Rhubarb, showcasing eccentric mixed-media pieces; and Jay DeFeo at Paula Cooper, focusing on her 1980s paintings. Each entry includes location, closing date, and a brief curatorial rationale.

‘Wear layers and chic waterproof shoes’: Cherry Cheng on the art she collects, the London food she loves and how she survives Frieze week

Cherry Cheng, an art collector and founder of the high-end perfume house Jouissance, discusses her art-buying habits, favorite London spots, and Frieze week plans in an interview. She studied at Sotheby's Institute of Art and Goldsmiths, worked for Gurr Johns, and now collects works by artists such as Tancredi di Carcaci and Anastasia Pavlou, while supporting institutions like the Serpentine, Studio Voltaire, and the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Everyone’s a winner, baby: prizes abound during Frieze London

During Frieze London, multiple acquisition prizes and awards were announced, including the Tate Frieze Fund (supported by a private patron) which purchased works by Lubna Chowdhary and Barbara Walker for £150,000. The inaugural Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation Prize was awarded to Alex Margo Arden, while the Arts Council Frieze Acquisitions Fund grew to £90,000, acquiring works by Sarah Ball, Olu Ogunnnaike, Vanessa Raw, and Liorah Tchiprout. Other acquisitions included works by Michael Landy and Shaquelle Whyte for the Walker Art Gallery, and the Camden Art Centre Emerging Artist Prize went to Bogdan Ablozhnyy. Offsite, the Circa 2025 prize was won by Adham Faramawy for a film addressing the migration crisis.

25 of 2025: 5 Groundbreaking Fiber Artists You Need to Know

Artnet News profiles five groundbreaking fiber artists as part of its "25 of 2025" series, highlighting Diedrick Brackens and Melissa Joseph among them. Brackens, born in 1989, has seen his textile works exhibited at major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Art, and LACMA, with a solo show "the shape of survival" at the SCAD Museum of Art and a U.K. debut at the Holburne Museum in 2025. Melissa Joseph, who only began working with felt in 2020, has rapidly gained attention through solo exhibitions and major public commissions, including a 2024 installation at Rockefeller Center and the 2025 UOVO Prize-winning work "Tender" at the Brooklyn Museum.

Director of Contemporary Istanbul urges Turkish art to remain ‘radical and clever’ in face of political tension

Contemporary Istanbul (CI) opened its 20th anniversary edition at the Tersane Istanbul complex, a restored Ottoman shipyard, bringing together 51 galleries from 16 countries. The fair coincided with the Istanbul Biennial, drawing a larger crowd of collectors and museum groups than the previous year. Works by leading Turkish artists such as Nil Yalter, Güneş Terkol, and Azade Köker were on view, with prices ranging from €1,000 for emerging artists to over €2m for a James Rosenquist painting. Despite high spirits, the fair unfolded against a backdrop of political tension following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, ongoing protests, and increasing censorship. Galleries displayed politically and socially engaged works, including Rasim Aksan's homoerotic triptych and Fatoş İrwen's prison-made fabric piece, while collectors sought discounts amid Turkey's high inflation and economic volatility.

Art in Focus: New Public Exhibit by Julia Chiang Presented by Art Production Fund

Julia Chiang has unveiled a new public art exhibition titled "This Way That Way, Here" at Rockefeller Center in New York City, presented by Art Production Fund as part of the Art in Focus series. The show features a trio of glass cases with 18 glazed ceramic vessels at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, a diorama-like window display at 10 Rockefeller Plaza created through a children's workshop called Art Sundae, murals throughout the campus reproducing excerpts from Chiang's 2021–2025 works, and a 125-foot mural on the Rink Level. The exhibition runs through the end of October and includes paintings and ceramics that explore themes of the human body and natural phenomena.

Smithsonian American Art Museum Debuts Monumental New Commission by Nick Cave in February 2026

The Smithsonian American Art Museum will debut "Nick Cave: Mammoth," a monumental new commission by artist Nick Cave, in February 2026. This marks Cave's first solo exhibition in Washington, D.C., and represents the museum's largest-ever commission by a single artist. The installation combines sculpture, video, and found objects, drawing on Cave's childhood in Chariton County, Missouri, and exploring themes of family history, landscapes, and craft traditions. The exhibition will be on view from February 13, 2026, through January 3, 2027, and is organized by curator Sarah Newman.

‘There’s no fudging. She deserves to win’: critics react as Turner Prize 2025 opens

The Turner Prize 2025 exhibition opened on 23 September at Bradford's Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, featuring nominees Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa. Kalu, a learning disabled Scottish artist, is nominated for her contributions to the Conversations exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and her work at Manifesta 15 in Barcelona. Her practice, supported by ActionSpace, includes suspended sculptures and vortex drawings. The exhibition runs from 27 September to 22 February 2026 as part of the UK City of Culture festival.

12 art exhibits to explore this fall

Greater Boston's fall art exhibitions feature a range of shows that reflect on social issues and artistic traditions. Notable exhibits include Jean Shin's "Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art" at the Rose Art Museum, which explores textile consumption and Asian stereotypes; "Sketch, Shade, Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black" at Harvard Art Museums, showcasing monochromatic works; "Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World" at the Peabody Essex Museum, highlighting the designer's blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics; and "List Projects 33: Every Ocean Hughes" at MIT List Visual Arts Center, examining the process of dying through video installation.

5 Artists on Our Radar in September 2025

Artsy's September 2025 edition of 'Artists on Our Radar' highlights five emerging artists making waves in the art world. The featured artists are Alexandre Diop (b. 1995, Senegal), a Vienna-based mixed-media artist newly represented by Stephen Friedman Gallery with a solo exhibition opening September 19; Ahrong Kim (b. 1985, South Korea), a New Jersey-based ceramic sculptor with a solo show at LaiSun Keane in Boston through September 28; and Marlon Portales (b. 1991, Cuba), a Miami-based painter represented by Spinello Projects. The article profiles each artist's background, recent exhibitions, and notable works, drawing on Artsy's data and curatorial expertise.

Artists Jennifer Packer and Marie Watt receive $250,000 Heinz Awards

Artists Jennifer Packer and Marie Watt have been named winners of this year's Heinz Awards for the Arts, receiving an unrestricted cash prize of $250,000 each. The awards, now in their 30th edition, are bestowed by the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Family Foundation and honor individuals in the arts, economy, and environment. Packer, a painter known for boldly colorful figurative works, and Watt, whose practice spans steel sculpture and textiles rooted in Indigenous traditions, will be honored at a ceremony in Pittsburgh next month.

Back into the Fray: Fall’s Must-See Museum Shows

Boston Art Review (BAR) has published a guide to must-see museum exhibitions for fall 2026, highlighting major shows across the United States. The article curates a selection of institutional presentations that are expected to draw significant attention during the autumn season, though the specific exhibitions and venues are not detailed in the provided text.

“Making Their Mark” exhibition celebrating women in art comes to the Kemper Art Museum

The Kemper Art Museum in St. Louis will host "Making Their Mark," an exhibition of 68 works by women artists from the collection of Komal Shah and the Shah Garg Foundation. Running from September 12 to January 5, 2026, it is the museum's largest-ever exhibition and its third stop after New York and Berkeley. Curated by Cecilia Alemani and Sabine Eckmann, the show features artists including Joan Mitchell, Howardena Pindell, Charline von Heyl, Judy Chicago, and Suzanne Jackson, organized under themes like "Painting is Technology" and "Luminous Abstraction."

11 art exhibits across Maine you shouldn’t miss this fall - Portland Press Herald

The Portland Press Herald highlights 11 art exhibitions across Maine for fall, including shows at Bates College Museum of Art, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, and Colby Museum of Art. Featured exhibitions include "Shelburne Thurber: Full Circle" and "Precision and Expression: American Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection" at Bates; "Gordon Parks: Herklas Brown and Maine, 1944" and "Medieval Art from the Wyvern Collection" at Bowdoin; the CMCA 2025 Biennial with 29 selected artists; and "Gertrude Abercombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery" and "Is anything the matter? Drawings by Laylah Ali" at Colby.