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museum exhibitions schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 10

Fifty artists explore resilience in powerful new art exhibition

A new exhibition titled "Resilience" has opened at the Hartlepool Art Gallery, featuring works by 50 artists selected through an open call for individuals with ties to the town. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the General Strike, the show explores themes of personal survival, psychological recovery, community bonds, and overcoming barriers. Five artists have been shortlisted by an independent panel, and visitors can vote for their favorite artwork, with the winner earning a solo exhibition at the gallery. A companion display, "Hartlepool’s Resilience," curated by local museum volunteers, presents objects and artworks from the borough council’s collection.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 9, 2026 visibility 9

Lotus-themed exhibition honors President Ho Chi Minh

An exhibition themed around the lotus flower has been organized to honor President Ho Chi Minh, showcasing artworks that draw symbolic connections between the lotus—a national emblem of purity and resilience—and the revolutionary leader's legacy. The event features paintings, sculptures, and installations by multiple artists, all centered on this botanical motif as a tribute to Ho Chi Minh's life and ideals.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 9

Jewel Is Still Trying to Make Sense of the World

Singer-songwriter Jewel is presenting her second major art exhibition, titled "Matriclysm," which she describes as a meditation on femininity and memory. The exhibition marks a continued expansion of her creative practice beyond music into the visual arts.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2026 visibility 7

Tracing the Traces Art Exhibit Opens at Oak Cliff Cultural Center

A solo exhibition titled "Tracing the Traces" by artist Chenxi Gao opens at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas on Saturday, May 9, with a free reception from 6-8 p.m. Gao, a printmaking-based mixed-media artist from China, holds a BFA from Baylor University and an MFA from the University of North Texas. Her work, which has entered collections such as the Bradbury Art Museum, explores themes of home, memory, and displacement through works created between 2023 and 2026 in Denton, Fayetteville, Ark., and Roanoke, Va.

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Art Beat: Color Play exhibit is ‘must see’

Color Play, a new exhibition featuring hand-blown glass by Tyler Boles and mixed-media works by Sue Cranston, opened at Art’s House in River Falls on April 30 and runs through June 12. A Meet the Artist event is scheduled for May 6. Boles presents vibrant bowls, vases, and wine goblets, while Cranston’s work explores girlhood and memory through digital prints, vintage school chairs, and layered text, with prices ranging from $10 for digital prints to $750 for original pieces.

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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.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026 visibility 12

Exhibition 'Our History Living in Stitches' fascinates viewers [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled 'Our History Living in Stitches' has opened at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, dedicated to the Goycha and Garagoyunlu regions of Western Azerbaijan. The show features carpets woven by Azerbaijani women from those areas, preserved as treasured belongings during deportations between 1987 and 1991 and brought to Azerbaijan. The opening ceremony included speeches by museum director Shirin Malikova, community leaders, and a member of parliament, alongside musical performances by the 'Khazri' dance ensemble.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 3, 2026 visibility 11

The Foreign Ministry presented art prints of stolen paintings from the Kherson Art Museum

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has opened an exhibition titled "Return of Kherson’s Memory. Stolen Art Preserved in Museum Artprints," featuring 30 high-quality reproductions of masterpieces stolen by Russian forces from the Kherson Regional Art Museum named after Oleksii Shovkunenko in autumn 2022. The stolen works include pieces by artists Mykola Pymonenko, Ivan Aivazovsky, and Viktor Zaretsky, among over 10,000 items illegally removed from the museum just before Kherson’s de-occupation. The exhibition was organized by the museum team and the art platform Vivid Fusion.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 2, 2026 visibility 8

May at NHAA- Sue Werner Thoresen Exhibition

The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is presenting the Sue Werner Thoresen Juried Exhibition at its Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, opening May 1, 2026. The show features 73 artists whose works explore the experiences of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, inspired by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation’s Status of Women in New Hampshire report. Themes include education, healthcare, economic opportunity, caregiving, safety, representation, and societal expectations, with attention to intersections of race, class, ability, sexuality, geography, and access to resources. The exhibition is held in memory of Sue Werner Thoresen (1944–2024), a longtime advocate for community well-being and gender equity, and includes awards in her honor.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 8

Mainstreaming abstract art

Twenty-six Nepali abstract artists are exhibiting together for the first time at Taragaon Next in Kathmandu in a group show titled 'Forms of Abstraction'. The exhibition, curated by Roshan Mishra, features works by artists including Kiran Manandhar, Sangee Shrestha, Sushma Rajbhandari, Bidhata KC, NB Gurung, Jeevan Rajopadhyay, Laya Mainali, and Nabendra Limbu, among others. Supported by the Saraf Foundation for Himalayan Traditions and Culture, the show explores themes of motion, emotion, nature, architecture, geometry, and culture, emphasizing how Nepali abstraction transforms rather than abandons tradition.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 14

'Threading Inwards' at CHAT | Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile, Hong Kong on 21 Mar–28 Jun 2026

CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile) in Hong Kong will present 'Threading Inwards,' an exhibition running from March 21 to June 28, 2026, featuring 14 artists from across Asia. The show explores textiles as spiritual and emotional conduits, examining how weaving, dyeing, and stitching connect inner worlds with daily life, rituals, and collective memory. Curated by Wang Weiwei, Eugene Hannah Park, Kurosawa Seiha, and Wang Huan, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down and reflect on care, healing, and interconnectedness.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 21

Salt, memory and ocean currents: Parvathi Nayar’s solo exhibition

Senior contemporary artist Parvathi Nayar's solo exhibition explores the interconnectedness of human histories and natural forces, focusing on themes of salt, memory, and ocean currents. The show features works that examine how human narratives are shaped by and inseparable from environmental elements, as described in a review by Deepa Natarajan Lobo.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 14

Opening Reception of Anastasia Travieso-Diaz Solo Art Exhibition

Studio Russo Gallery, in collaboration with Artvocate, is hosting the opening reception of "Disintegration Regeneration," a solo exhibition by artist Anastasia Travieso-Diaz. The show features works that explore themes of rupture and renewal, using layered compositions and material experimentation to examine cycles of loss, resilience, and transformation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 16

Art museum - The art of stillness: Dib Bangkok

Dib Bangkok, a major new contemporary art museum, has opened in Thailand's capital. Conceived by the late Thai businessman and art collector Petch Osathanugrah and realized by his son Purat 'Chang' Osathanugrah, the museum is housed in a converted 1980s warehouse redesigned by LA-based Thai architect Kulupat Yansantrast of WHY Architecture. It features 7,000 square meters of gallery space across 11 galleries, a central courtyard, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a penthouse. The inaugural exhibition, titled '(In)visible Presence,' presents 81 works by 40 artists exploring memory and the unseen, curated by director Miwako Tezuka.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 17

‘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.

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IN REVIEW: To be felt, not read — ‘Paper Trails: Unfolding Indigenous Narratives’ at IAIA MoCNA

A new exhibition titled 'Paper Trails: Unfolding Indigenous Narratives' has opened at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), part of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA). The show features works by contemporary Indigenous artists who utilize paper as a primary medium to explore themes of history, memory, and cultural identity, moving beyond text-based narratives to create visceral, sensory experiences.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 4, 2026 visibility 13

Art exhibition in Damascus explores family roots and identity

An art exhibition titled 'The Family Album' opened at the Mustafa Ali Gallery in Damascus, Syria. The show features works by contemporary Syrian artists who use family photographs, documents, and personal archives to examine themes of lineage, memory, and belonging.

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Visual artist Karen Mahaffy’s ‘Deluge’ examines last summer’s tragic Texas floods

Visual artist Karen Mahaffy has created a new installation titled 'Deluge' that directly responds to the devastating floods that struck Texas in the summer of 2023. The work uses materials and imagery drawn from the event to process the environmental and human impact of the disaster.

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Chinese American Artist May Yang’s Exhibition “Echoes of Elsewhere” Opens in Virginia

Chinese American artist May Yang has opened a new solo exhibition titled "Echoes of Elsewhere" in Virginia. The show presents a collection of her recent work, marking a significant presentation of her art in the region.

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article local schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 13

East Orange Arts Council Revives Cultural Vision with ‘Gallery Under the Stairs’ Opening

The Arts Council of East Orange has officially opened the “Gallery Under the Stairs” at City Hall, marking a significant revival of the city’s cultural programming. The inaugural exhibition features the work of Warren Murray, his late brother Russell Murray, and Janette Crayne Belcher, highlighting themes of family legacy and community storytelling. The event served as a public debut for Warren Murray, who began painting to honor his brother’s artistic memory, turning a personal grieving process into a community-facing creative practice.

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article local schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 11

'In Full Bloom' Art Exhibition by local blind artist

Kansas City artist is debuting a new exhibition titled 'In Full Bloom,' showcasing a collection of works created entirely from memory. Despite losing her sight several years ago, the artist has continued her creative practice, adapting her techniques to produce vibrant visual art without the use of her vision.

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article local schedule Mar 13, 2026 visibility 13

More Than Studios: NewBridge Project is a much-needed Third Space in Newcastle

The NewBridge Project in Newcastle’s Shieldfield neighborhood has established itself as a vital community hub and artist collective, housing 130 visual and cross-disciplinary artists across 90 studios. Beyond providing affordable workspace, the organization operates an independent bookshop, a youth program, and a memory cafe, positioning itself as a "third space" that bridges the gap between professional art production and local social engagement.

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article local schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 8

Local artists and residents showcase artwork at pop-up exhibition

Rashwood Care Home in Droitwich recently transformed its communal spaces into a pop-up art gallery, featuring a diverse collection of works by local artists and residents. The exhibition included needle-felted topiary, Egyptian-themed art, and handcrafted floral pieces created by the nursing staff. The event was inspired by social engagement co-ordinator Ann Shilton, who used the platform to honor her late mother’s previously unseen artwork.

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article local schedule Mar 9, 2026 visibility 11

Is your local dairy in this exhibition?

Artist Harriet Millar is launching a site-specific exhibition featuring a series of paintings dedicated to Christchurch’s local dairies. In a creative turn, Millar has leased the abandoned Cranford St Dairy, which has been closed since 2021, to serve as both the gallery space and her future art studio. The collection includes oil and acrylic works depicting various neighborhood convenience stores, such as the Springfield Discounter and Clyde Road Dairy, captured with bold brushstrokes and geometric focus.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 9, 2026 visibility 16

Monica Long’s art captures beauty of daily life in new exhibition

A new exhibition titled "Local Life: A Retrospective" is on display at the Sussex Emmaus community in Portslade, featuring the work of Sussex artist Monica Long. The two-week show, running from February 10 to February 21, presents 29 paintings donated by Long's daughter Jacqueline, capturing everyday scenes from memory and small sketches made in cafés, on buses, and at concerts.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 6, 2026 visibility 11

Unfiltered and unapologetic: Black women artists step into the spotlight at a new Tulsa exhibit opening this weekend

A new exhibition titled "Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically" opens at Positive Space Tulsa in midtown Tulsa, featuring nearly 30 works by Black women artists. Co-curated by Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, the multidisciplinary show explores themes of rest, resistance, joy, ancestral memory, and radical self-acceptance, with most artwork available for sale. The exhibition runs from February 7 to February 28, 2026, and includes both seasoned and first-time artists.

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Art exhibit in West York pays tribute to fallen Officer Andrew Duarte

An art gallery has opened in the West York borough building in memory of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte, featuring one of his own photographs from a trip to Portugal. The gallery held an opening reception on January 22, 2026, where his mother, Nancy Duarte Matarese, expressed that her son would have loved the tribute.

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In Her 90s, a Painter Finally Confronts Her Nazi Trauma

The New York Times profiles a painter in her 90s who has finally begun to address the trauma she experienced during the Nazi era through her artwork. The article details how she survived persecution and displacement as a child under Nazi rule, and how for decades she avoided directly depicting those experiences in her paintings. Now, late in life, she is creating works that confront her past, using art as a means of processing long-suppressed memories and emotions.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 14, 2025 visibility 9

New Tacoma Art Museum exhibit explores haunting power of memory

The Tacoma Art Museum has opened a new fall exhibition titled 'Haunted,' which explores the lingering presence of memory through a blend of visual art and film. Curated by Ellen Ito, the immersive show invites visitors to reflect on how the past echoes in everyday life, combining cinema and fine art to evoke emotional responses. Ito discussed the exhibition on 'ARC Seattle' with co-anchor Tyrah Majors.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 21, 2025 visibility 11

Online art exhibition to be launched on World Alzheimers Day - The Home Of Great South African News

An online art exhibition is set to launch on World Alzheimer's Day, organized by SA Good News. The exhibition aims to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease through visual art, showcasing works that explore themes of memory, identity, and care. The initiative leverages digital platforms to reach a broad audience and engage communities in South Africa and beyond.

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