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Exhibit at Lord Baltimore Hotel by local artist Mark Anthony West Jr. evokes starry skies

Baltimore-born artist Mark Anthony West Jr. is debuting a new body of work titled "Seven Stars Between Two Skies" at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Created during a residency in Rio de Janeiro, the exhibition features portraits of American and Brazilian creatives depicted as sovereign forces, utilizing signature elements like terra cotta noses, metallic leaf, and symbolic ribbons to explore Afro-diasporic themes and spiritual lineage.

‘Seek Sanctuary’ – Lara Vella’s New Exhibition Explores Calm In A Hyper-Connected World

Emerging Maltese artist Lara Vella is set to debut her solo exhibition, "Seek Sanctuary," on March 20th at the fabric exhibition space. The collection features a series of paintings inspired by the Mediterranean landscape, focusing on the textures, light, and rhythms of the natural world. Vella, a graduate of the University of Malta and a Master’s recipient from Florence, uses her work to encourage viewers to disconnect from a hyper-connected lifestyle and find restoration in reflective moments.

Lindisfarne artist lands Melbourne solo exhibition after social media boom

Tasmanian artist Adele Auchterlonie is set to debut her first solo exhibition, "Summer’s Rhythm," at the fortyfivedownstairs gallery in Melbourne. The self-taught painter, based in Lindisfarne, experienced a rapid surge in professional interest after her Instagram following grew from 400 to over 7,000 in just five months. The upcoming showcase features works inspired by the Australian outdoors and nostalgic summer memories, created primarily during her maternity leave.

Akron Soul Train celebrates 10th anniversary with show by alumni

Akron Soul Train is marking its first decade of operations with a major group exhibition titled "Together, Here," which brings together 55 alumni artists and former members. The anniversary celebration coincides with the debut of a solo installation by Maddie McSweeney, the organization's 2026 Emerging Series Artist, titled "Untitled (Jam) pt. 2."

Smells like teen spirit: inside the world’s first scent-lending library

Artist Donna Lipowitz has launched the Scent Lending Library, a multisensory project that allows visitors to check out fragrances like books. Debuting at Olfactory Art Keller in New York before moving to Fogue Gallery in Seattle, the collection features over 200 items ranging from luxury perfumes like Chanel No. 5 to conceptual odors such as "The Smell of Space" and "Green Cicada." Borrowers receive small amber bottles containing scented blotter paper along with traditional library check-out slips.

Art exhibition celebrating Glasgow's immigrant women

Scottish artist Gerard Burns has launched "Mother Glasgow," a portrait series featuring fifteen oil paintings of immigrant women who have made Glasgow their home. Debuting on International Women’s Day, the project showcases a diverse cohort ranging from a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl to an 87-year-old Italian resident, representing various professions including nursing, politics, and the arts. The works are being displayed across digital billboards and will tour prestigious Scottish venues.

Little Artists Art Studio, Singapore Shines at Art Capital 2026

Little Artists Art Studio, a Singapore-based institution, marked its second consecutive year of participation at Art Capital 2026 held at the Grand Palais in Paris. Following their historic 2025 debut as the first children ever included in the event's 200-year history, the studio presented a curated body of work from students across various age groups, including neurodiverse and special-needs artists. The young artists exhibited alongside established professionals within the main salon framework, engaging with international media, critics, and collectors.

Art Exhibition, “By Any Means Necessary”, opens to the public

The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in Winston-Salem is set to debut "By Any Means Necessary," a collaborative exhibition featuring local artists Owens Daniels, Leo Rucker, and Affee Vickers. Opening February 27, 2026, the show integrates digital photography, traditional portraiture, and mixed-media sculpture to explore themes of activism, personal identity, and community history. Each artist utilizes a distinct medium—from Daniels’ layered digital canvases to Rucker’s historical murals and Vickers’ engineered material studies—to address the central question of what causes individuals are willing to pursue at any cost.

February at The Shops at Wailea: Art Exhibitions, Live Music and Cultural Evenings

The Shops at Wailea in Maui has announced a full schedule of art and cultural events for February. The lineup includes 'The Art of Aloha,' Maui's largest annual art exhibition hosted by Lahaina Galleries, and an 'Art Night' featuring five local galleries and a debut by artist Jeanne Bitz.

Highlanes Gallery opens 2026 with first solo exhibition by emerging artist James Moonan

Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda, Ireland, has opened its first exhibition of 2026 with 'Once Upon a Page', the debut solo show by emerging artist James Moonan. The exhibition features award-winning recent works alongside pieces Moonan created throughout his childhood, tracing his artistic journey. Moonan, a young creative with autism, has received national recognition in the Credit Union Art Competition. The opening was attended by the Mayor of Drogheda Michelle Hall, gallery director Aoife Ruane, representatives from Drogheda Credit Union, and members of the local community.

I'm bringing my Bottoms exhibition to my home city

Sunderland-born artist photographer Dean Raymond Gooch is bringing his debut solo exhibition, "Bottoms," to his home city at the National Glass Centre's NGCA gallery. Opening January 31, the show features large photographic works, screenprints, and risograph prints that explore gay identity and communities through pop art, advertising, and fashion photography. Gooch, a recent University of Sunderland graduate and current MA student, was nominated for the New Blood Art - Emerging Art Prize 2025 and received The Lizzie Rowe Award. A second exhibition, "Smoke and Mirrors," opens simultaneously, featuring 15 contemporary artists who challenge traditional landscape representation through digital and mixed media.

Philadelphia Art Museum's new exhibit will put the Rocky statue at the forefront

The Philadelphia Art Museum will debut a new exhibition titled "Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments" in April 2026, centered on the iconic Rocky statue. The show, timed to the 50th anniversary of the original "Rocky" film, features over 150 works by more than 50 artists and artifacts spanning 2,000 years, exploring how monuments are created and reshaped by artists, communities, and time. It will highlight overlooked stories behind public statues, including Philadelphia's boxing legends, immigrant neighborhoods, and debates over shared spaces.

Illuminating strength, poetry of African womanhood in Olamilekan’s Bloom & Essence

Nigerian contemporary artist Okunade Olamilekan has opened his debut solo exhibition, "Bloom & Essence," at the British Council in Lagos. Curated by Paul Ayihawu, the show celebrates the resilience, dignity, and evolving identity of African women through portraits that blend African heritage with classical elegance. Standout works include the two-part painting "The One Who Paints Her Future I & II," which addresses education and aspiration. Olamilekan employs a distinctive pixel technique and bold color grids to fragment forms, inviting viewers to reflect on identity and cultural memory.

Iranian-Australian artist Yasamin Khadembashi’s debut solo exhibition celebrates resilience

Iranian-Australian artist Yasamin Khadembashi will present her debut solo exhibition, "Dreaming in Farsi," at PS Art Space (PSAS) in Perth from January 16, 2026. The two-week show features large-scale sculptural paintings that blend Persian miniature traditions with Western portraiture, using materials like piped impasto oil paint, gold leaf, and rhinestones. Khadembashi, who has been working from a subsidized studio through the PSAS Studio 7 initiative and completed a residency at WFAC, will also include a performance element, painting in the gallery to engage visitors in dialogue about her process and themes.

‘Studio Art Life’ comes up in Chandigarh, the art-space will provide artists’ a platform

Multifaceted artist Poonam Arora has launched a new art studio called 'Studio Art Life' in Chandigarh's NAC, Manimajra market. The space debuted with a multi-artist exhibition featuring works by fourteen artists, including paintings in watercolor, oil, and acrylic, as well as sculptures and decoupage pieces. The exhibition runs through November 2, 2025.

Art Galleries Debut Dynamic Exhibitions Showcasing Local and Western U.S. Artists

Four new exhibitions open at the TMCC Art Galleries on the Dandini Campus from October 13 to November 6, 2025. The TMCC Main Gallery presents "Beyond Printmaking: The Artistic Journey of Candace Nicol Garlock (2004–2025)," a retrospective curated by Tamara Scronce tracing Garlock's evolution from traditional printmaking into experimental forms. The Red Mountain Gallery and Student Gallery feature "Communities West VI," a collaborative print folio exchange co-curated by Andrew Rice and Sukha Worob, connecting printmakers across the western U.S. The Erik Lauritzen Gallery hosts two print exchanges: "MashUP!" organized by Candace Garlock and Sarah Whorf, and "Fear Factory: Technology and the Culture of Fear," organized by Jim McCormick and Candace Nicol Garlock, exploring media-driven fear.

Art exhibition preserves a moment in time using historical scientific research, microbiology and macabre curiosity

Artist Emily Mulvaney has opened her debut solo exhibition, "Preservation of Bodies," at Off-Site Art Space, exploring themes of preservation and degradation through a blend of art and science. The show features bioplastics, mold, vacuum-sealed bags, and synthetic organ-like forms, drawing on historical scientific research from the Kenneth Spencer Research Library and the Linda Hall Library. Mulvaney, who was the Lance Williams Art and Science Artist-in-Residence at the University of Kansas, uses materials like bioplastics to address ethical and environmental concerns, collaborating with PhD student Eryk Yarkosky on bacterial communication pieces.

Fall River artist Brian Fox to unveil Vietnam exhibit. See what inspired his military series.

Fall River artist Brian Fox has completed a series of Vietnam War military paintings titled “In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death,” which will debut at the Narrows Center for the Arts from October 18 through December 27, 2025. Fox collaborated closely with U.S. military veterans, who provided technical guidance and honest critique, and the series includes about 25 pieces, mostly black-and-white paintings and sketches, with one color piece titled “Vietnam Nurse.” Notably, Fox used rusting metal sheets as canvas for paintings inspired by Agent Orange, intended to deteriorate over time like the veterans affected by the chemical.

‘Lakay’ exhibit marks debut of Brooklyn’s first BIPOC-owned artist co-working studio

Atelier Artist, a new BIPOC-owned and -operated co-working studio in Central Brooklyn, launched its inaugural exhibition titled 'Lakay' on September 14. The show features a dozen artists from the studio's residency program, highlighting emerging and established voices from the Caribbean diaspora. Co-founders Jonathan Pierre Lafleur and Franck Henry Godefroy, along with creative director Mc Alexander Ciceron, emphasize that the space provides affordable 24/7 studio access, monthly exhibitions, and community programming such as healing circles and open mics. The exhibition is hosted at Brooklyn Commons' Clock Tower Loft in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Pop-up Giphy Gallery makes the case for GIFs as fine art

On September 5, Giphy partnered with the Museum of Modern GIFs (MoMG) to launch the Giphy Gallery, a capsule collection featuring three original GIFs from each of over 75 artists. The collaboration, curated by MoMG founder Daniel Murray, debuted with a one-night immersive exhibition at Lume Studios in Manhattan's SoHo, timed to National GIF Day. The show included looped projections of works by artists such as Aleksey Efremov, Sholim, and Sam Rolfe, highlighting the GIF as a medium for artistic expression.

Artist ‘overwhelmed’ as new gallery enjoys successful opening

Artist Cal opened Future Rebel Art Gallery in Stourbridge, UK, on August 23, with a debut showcase featuring works from 13 artists including sculptures, mixed media, audio-visual art, and interactive pieces. The gallery, located beneath Grandad’s Attic opposite the Bonded Warehouse, attracted art lovers from far and wide during its first week, and early visitors included musician Adam Mole of Pop Will Eat Itself. Cal expressed being overwhelmed by the warm reception and plans a second exhibition in 10 weeks.

Column | 9 fascinating art shows to see this fall

Columnist Sebastian Smee highlights nine art exhibitions opening this fall, noting that museum curators plan major shows two to five years in advance, and the cultural mood can shift dramatically between conception and execution. The article reflects on how exhibitions that once felt timely may now feel dissonant or precarious upon opening.

Video | Tamil Nadu News | From Chess to Canvas | Vishy Anand’s Son Akhil’s Stunning First Solo Art Show

Teen artist Akhil Anand, son of chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, held his debut solo art exhibition titled 'Morphogenesis' in Tamil Nadu. The show features intricate works that blend themes of mathematics, mythology, nature, and conservation, reflecting his unique artistic vision. His parents, Viswanathan and Aruna Anand, shared insights into his journey from early sketches to a bold, pattern-filled body of work.

A Touch of Fashion art exhibit at Think Artwork Studio

An art exhibition titled 'A Touch of Fashion' will take place on July 31, 2025, at Think Artwork Studio in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Hosted by Photo-Synthesis Designs, the event features local artists Judah Chrichlow and Enaldo Bynoe, blending visual arts with fashion, and includes a preview of Photo-Synthesis Designs' upcoming collection set to debut at New York Fashion Week in September.

William Way Opens 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition featuring local LGBTQ+ artists

The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia has opened its 19th Annual Group Art Exhibition, featuring three local LGBTQ+ artists: Daniel de Jesús, Kenzi Crash, and James Rose. The artists were selected from participants in the center's January Juried Art Exhibition, with local artist Gabriel Martinez serving as the designated judge. Art Exhibitions Manager Jake Foster curated the show, which presents each artist's individual work without a unifying theme. De Jesús blends mysticism, Catholic iconography, and queer identity; Crash presents a photography installation exploring queer intimacy; and Rose debuts a new series of self-portraits examining identity and emotion. The exhibition runs through August 28 and is also viewable online, with 65% of sales going to the artists.

What’s Under My Skin by Khushi Khandelwal explores anxiety through art

Artist Khushi Khandelwal has opened her first solo exhibition, "What's Under My Skin?", at the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS) in New Delhi. The show, on view through July 24, 2025, explores hidden emotions such as anxiety, which Khandelwal likens to parasites growing inside the body. Using mixed media including pencils, pens, and markers, she aims to reveal the psychological and physical struggles that remain invisible beneath a composed exterior.

Artist whose work addresses art world access is not in Basel—because his visa was denied

Zimbabwean artist Richard Mudariki, creator of the Art World Passport project, was denied a visa by the Swiss embassy in Pretoria to attend the Africa Basel art fair in Switzerland. The project, which sells physical booklets at art events for attendees to document their experiences, symbolically addresses barriers faced by artists from the global South in accessing Western institutions. Mudariki had planned to debut the project in Europe at Africa Basel but was forced to appear via video link after the visa rejection, citing unreliable documentation for his stay.

He can’t speak, so his art does it for him — Nonverbal Bethesda artist debuts expressive artwork

Charles Lunn, a 35-year-old nonverbal autistic artist from Bethesda, Maryland, will debut his exhibition "Nonsense & Hopeful Songs: My Inner Fight to be Heard" at Lost Origins Gallery in Mount Pleasant, Washington, D.C. The show features his paintings and poetry, which serve as his primary means of communication. Lunn's mother, Lorie Peters-Lauthier, explains that his art allows him to express emotions and social commentary that his body cannot verbalize due to a brain-body disconnect.

There’s A Whimsical Pop-Up Exhibition With Cute Artworks & Sculptures Featuring Animals & Fruits

London-based illustrator Tess Smith-Roberts is making her solo debut in Singapore with a pop-up exhibition titled "Hello Singapore!" at the newly opened Heartware Store & Gallery in Joo Chiat, running from 25th April to 25th May 2025. The free-entry exhibition features a whimsical collection of colorful artworks, sculptures, silkscreen prints, and merchandise, all centered on playful motifs of animals, fruits, and food. Smith-Roberts, known for her bold and humorous style, has previously exhibited in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Seoul, and during the opening weekend she drew live portraits of visitors.

In Venedig findet Lotus L. Kang Schönheit im Vergänglichen

Canadian artist Lotus L. Kang has opened an exhibition titled "The Face of Desire Is Loss" at the new Bvlgari Pavilion in Venice. The show features her fluid, changeable works that explore themes of desire, loss, absence, and impermanence, with the artist describing the experience as a charged, chaotic, yet focused pursuit of something elusive.