31 Arizona artists, one giant Tucson art show 🎨✨ Arizona Biennial returns to TMA

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block opened the Arizona Biennial 2026 on May 22, showcasing work from 31 contemporary Arizona artists across media including fiber art, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. Juried by Julia Rodriguez Widholm of the Berkeley Museum of Art and Pacific Film Archive, the exhibition runs through Sept. 27 and features artists such as Michael Afsa and Adia Jamille, whose works explore themes of place, landscape, heritage, and the Southwest.

Summer Shows and Events at the Long Beach Museum of Art

The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) is hosting a series of summer events and exhibitions through June 2025. Highlights include the ongoing show 'Fearless Depictions' featuring Robert Williams, 'Holding Time' with works by Elyse Pignolet and MyungJin Kim, and a landscape collection exhibition titled 'Why Paint a Landscape?'. A Plein Air art trip to Lake Arrowhead is scheduled for June 6, and the major fundraiser 'Uncorked' on June 13 will feature a live auction of works by over 30 artists, including Sarah C. Arnold, Charles Arnoldi, and Cynthia Minet. The museum also honors local high school students with the 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' exhibition.

Mattatuck Museum Presents Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut, will present "Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy" from June 13 to September 20, 2026. This is the first museum exhibition for both artists, featuring over seventy gig posters created for bands such as Dave Matthews Band, Dead & Company, Foo Fighters, Goose, The Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, Phish, and Widespread Panic. The exhibition explores the psychedelic aesthetics and iconography of contemporary concert art, showcasing screenprints, lithographs, and linocuts. A benefit concert with the Mystic Dead will be held on June 11, and a limited-edition collaborative poster will be sold at the museum gift shop.

The trolls come indoors as a Danish recycling artist stages his first museum exhibit

Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo, known for creating nearly 200 wooden troll sculptures hidden in natural settings across 19 countries, is opening his first museum exhibition. Titled “The Garbage Man,” the show at the Arken Museum of Contemporary Art near Copenhagen features a new collection of fairy tale-inspired trolls that take over the museum and build a giant human figure out of trash. The exhibition opens Sunday and runs until November 29, marking a shift from Dambo's usual outdoor treasure-hunt installations to an indoor, narrative-driven experience.

Griffin Museum of Photography brings summer exhibits to Winchester

The Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester is presenting a series of summer exhibitions running from late May through July 2026. Featured shows include "Photosynthesis XXI," a collaboration between Burlington and Winchester high schools; "Atelier 40," showcasing emerging and advanced photographers from a year-long portfolio course; "Caleb Cain Marcus: A Thousand Rectangles: On Design and the Expression of Art"; "Cassidy Thurber: I Want the Sun to Shine Down on You," the winner of the 2025 Carolyn Harder Scholarship; the 16th Annual Photobook Exhibition; a Handmade Photobook show; and "Visionary." A satellite location at Griffin Museum @WinCam will host Ellen Feldman's "WE PROTEST" from June 16 to September 1.

Behind Palazzo Citterio in Milan there is a beautiful garden and a bistro open to all for lunch and dinner

A Milano dietro a Palazzo Citterio c’è un bellissimo giardino e un bistrot aperto a tutti dove pranzare e cenare

Palazzo Citterio in Milan is reopening its lush courtyard garden as Citterio Garden for summer 2026, starting May 27, with extended hours from 9 AM to 10 PM. The garden bistro, adjacent to the Orto Botanico di Brera, introduces a partnership with St-Germain liqueur, transforming into a "Giardino St-Germain" with signature cocktails. A major new collaboration brings Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler to craft an elevated Italian menu, managed by AFM Banqueting under the Grande Brera institution. The museum also announces summer exhibitions, including a show on Giovanni Agostino da Lodi and neoclassical displays featuring the Canova collection from Banca Ifis and the Sommariva miniature collection.

Sekijima Hisako Basketry Solo Exhibition

The Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum is hosting a solo exhibition of basketry by Sekijima Hisako, running from November 14, 2026 to March 22, 2027. The show features approximately 110 works from the 1980s to the present, exploring the structural principles of interlacing, material, and construction method. Sekijima, who moved to New York in the 1970s and later returned to Japan, has analyzed baskets from around the world and her works are held in major public collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. The exhibition is presented in two parts with a temporary closure for reinstallation.

The Dallas Museum of Art Explores the Art of Contemporary Screen-Printing

The Dallas Museum of Art is presenting a new exhibition that explores the art of contemporary screen-printing, showcasing works by various artists who use this technique to address modern themes. The show highlights the versatility and relevance of screen-printing in today's art world, featuring both established and emerging practitioners.

At the ‘new’ Portland Art Museum, the kids are alright

The Portland Art Museum has reopened after a major renovation, with a renewed focus on engaging younger audiences. The museum's transformation includes updated galleries, new programming, and a deliberate effort to make the institution more accessible and relevant to children and families, signaling a shift in its curatorial and educational priorities.

The Norton Simon Sculpture Garden Opens Its Doors for “Golden Hour” The first “Golden Hour” of the season arrives at the Norton Simon Museum’s Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — an unhurried, end-of-week ritual that invites visit

The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, is launching the first "Golden Hour" of the season at its Sculpture Garden on Friday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This end-of-week event invites visitors to enjoy the garden during the late afternoon light, offering a relaxed, unhurried experience among the museum's outdoor sculptures.

Corning's Rockwell Museum plans major renovation amid 50th anniversary

Corning's Rockwell Museum has announced plans for a major renovation as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The project aims to update and expand the museum's facilities to better serve its collection and visitors.

Limited-edition exhibit ‘Gilded Glamour’ is open at Westmoreland Museum of American Art

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has opened a limited-edition exhibition titled 'Gilded Glamour,' showcasing works that explore opulence and decorative arts from the Gilded Age. The show features paintings, furniture, and decorative objects drawn from the museum's collection and select loans, highlighting the era's lavish aesthetic and cultural aspirations.

Figge’s new exhibition asks: ‘A Golden Age for Whom?’

Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, will open a new exhibition titled "A Golden Age for Whom?" from June 6 to September 20. The show juxtaposes contemporary artworks with historical Northern European pieces, prompting visitors to reconsider how context shapes interpretation of art across eras.

Arte Museum, BTS team up for immersive "Arirang" exhibition in Las Vegas, Busan and New York

Digital art venue Arte Museum, operated by Seoul-based design company d'strict, has partnered with K-pop group BTS for a large-scale immersive exhibition titled "Arte Museum X BTS The City Arirang." Inspired by BTS's new album "Arirang," the exhibit debuted on Wednesday at the museum's Las Vegas branch and will run through June 17, with subsequent openings in Busan on June 5 and in New York at a later date. The show features five original media artworks—including "No. 29," "Body to Body," "Swim," "2.0," and "Into the Sun"—alongside an updated "Arirang Wave" installation, an interactive "Live Sketchbook" space, and a BTS-themed cafe. It is part of the band's "The City" project, which extends the concert experience into local venues during their "Arirang" world tour.

Cascadia Art Museum: A whole new experience

Cascadia Art Museum has undergone a transformation, offering visitors a completely renewed experience. The article highlights the museum's refreshed approach, though the full details are behind a paywall for subscribers.

How Immersive Digital Exhibitions Reshape Art Viewing

The article examines how immersive digital exhibitions have transformed art viewing by the late 2020s, focusing on the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum's late-2025 survey "Big Things for Big Rooms" and the touring show "Picasso: Art in Motion" at the Museum of Art and Light. It notes that immersive exhibitions now encompass 360-degree projection mapping, AR overlays, and generative AI installations, and that they consistently outperform traditional exhibitions in attendance, especially among visitors under 35.

Il Museo Nazionale d’Arte dell’Ucraina di Kiev colpito e danneggiato dai bombardamenti russi. Le immagini

Between the night of May 23 and the early hours of May 24, 2026, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine using 600 drones and 90 missiles. The National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) in Kyiv suffered severe structural damage, along with government buildings. The attack was reportedly a response to a Ukrainian bombing of a dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk. The museum, founded in the late 19th century and housed in a neoclassical building opened in 1904, holds nearly 40,000 works spanning over a thousand years of Ukrainian art, including medieval icons, Baroque masterpieces, and avant-garde pieces.

Dallas artist explores memory, hardship in new Crow Museum exhibit

Artist Du Chau presents his first solo exhibition at the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas, featuring porcelain sculptures and piano wire installations that explore themes of memory, family hardship, and resilience. The works draw from Chau’s childhood and family history, including memories of the Lunar New Year and the lasting impact of war. Chau, who works as a pathologist by day, is part of the museum’s Texas Ties series.

Chumash Museum Offers Fine Arts Exhibit, Audio Tour, Lecture Series

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center has opened a new temporary fine art exhibition titled 'Between the Three Worlds: Ceremony and Community in the Paintings of Christopher Evans,' showcasing original paintings from its permanent collection. The museum also launched a self-guided audio tour narrated by board chairwoman Kathleen Marshall and introduced a free monthly lecture series called Second Thursday at the Museum, starting June 11 with a talk by Chumash artist Beau Armenta. The museum, which opened in May 2025, is a 14,000-square-foot facility designed by Jones & Jones Architects, featuring a 3.5-acre cultural park and over 24,000 cultural items.

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum Launches New Temporary Exhibit, Audio Tour and 'Second Thursday at the Museum' Lecture Series

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center has launched a new temporary exhibition titled “Between the Three Worlds: Ceremony and Community in the Paintings of Christopher Evans,” featuring works from its permanent collection. The museum also introduced a self-guided audio tour narrated by Board Chairwoman Kathleen Marshall and a free monthly lecture series called “Second Thursday at the Museum,” starting June 11 with a talk by artist Beau Armenta. These initiatives aim to enhance visitor engagement and deepen understanding of Chumash history and culture.

Danish recycling artist brings his giant trolls indoors for a first museum exhibition

Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo, known for creating nearly 200 giant wooden troll sculptures hidden in natural landscapes across 19 countries, is presenting his first museum exhibition. Titled "The Garbage Man," the show opens at the Arken Museum of Contemporary Art near Copenhagen and features a new narrative in which mischievous trolls secretly take over the museum, building a giant human figure from trash as a lesson about waste. The exhibition runs from Sunday until November 29 and includes works made from discarded materials like electronics, cardboard, and clothing, some of which would not survive outdoors.

AMERICA 250: Exhibit at Longview museum showcases Native American art for U.S. 250th anniversary

The Longview Museum of Fine Arts in Texas has opened a new exhibition titled "Native Perspectives: America 250" in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The show features works by artists from 13 different Native American tribes, including paintings, baskets, beadwork, and ledger art—a form that references the forced relocation of Indigenous peoples to reservations. Executive Director Tiffany Jehorek notes that the exhibit incorporates personal histories, such as ledger entries tied to artist Mabel Carr's mother, and aims to highlight Indigenous legends like Bigfoot and werewolves that predate European settlement. The exhibition runs through September 12 and includes related events such as a panel discussion, curatorial remarks, and a Caddo pottery workshop led by artist and co-curator Chase Kahwinhut Earles.

Paul Noth Named MOWA’s Inaugural Cartoonist Laureate

Paul Noth has been named the inaugural Cartoonist Laureate by the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend, making him Wisconsin's first holder of the title. The appointment, announced ahead of the October 13 publication of his debut cartoon collection *I Am Going to Eat You … and Other Awkward Truths*, comes with a three-year term, a cash award, a solo exhibition at MOWA, and recognition at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Noth, a *New Yorker* cartoonist with over 400 published cartoons, will serve as an ambassador for cartoon art, teaching workshops and promoting comics literacy.

“Related Stories”—A Visual Dialogue On Memory And Experience

A new contemporary art exhibition titled “Related Stories” opens today at the Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Angeliki Hatzimichali” in Athens’ Plaka district, running from May 22 to July 12, 2026. Curated by Stavroula Pisimisi, the show brings together three Greek artists—Eleftheria Kousiaki, Kostas Nikakis, and Efi Tsoulouchopoulou—whose works span photography, graphite drawings, ink on fabric, polyptychs, artist books, paintings, and ceramic objects, creating a multilayered dialogue on materiality, gesture, memory, and transformation.

National Art Museum of Kyiv Forced to Close After Russian Strike

Le Musée national d’art de Kiev contraint de fermer après une frappe russe

The National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) in Kyiv was damaged during a massive Russian airstrike on the night of May 23-24, which involved 90 missiles and 600 drones. The museum has closed indefinitely after windows were blown out, window frames damaged, plaster fell from walls, and the skylight roof was hit. No staff or collections were harmed, as the main artworks had been evacuated to secret storage sites since February 2022. The museum had maintained partial activity with temporary exhibitions and conferences, and had loaned over sixty works to the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium for the exhibition 'In the Eye of the Storm.'

From art exhibits to development and drones: Catch up on 3 Coral Springs stories

The Coral Springs Museum of Art is concluding its tenure at the Center for the Arts with a dual exhibition featuring Clyde Butcher's large-format Everglades photography and a contemporary multimedia show celebrating America's 250th birthday, running from June 5 to August 1. The article also covers two other local stories: a proposed Life Time Fitness development at the former Heron Bay Golf Club site moving forward with city leaders reviewing final designs, and the Coral Springs police department's approval of a nearly $500,000 expansion of its Drone First Responder Program to deploy drones from police headquarters and fire stations for rapid emergency response.

North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem will soon open new downtown gallery

The North Carolina Museum of Art Winston-Salem, formerly known as SECCA, will open a new downtown gallery on 4th Street this summer while renovations continue at its permanent location in Buena Vista. The space, located near where the museum first opened as an artist-run gallery 70 years ago, will host outdoor concerts, vinyl nights, and exhibitions. The inaugural show, titled "Unboxed," features works from 13 North Carolina artists who participated in the museum's Portable Gallery program, which commissions contemporary art for local school systems. The gallery opens July 16th.

New exhibition coming to the Swope Art Museum

The Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute will open on June 5th with four new exhibitions featuring local artists, showcasing sculptures, paintings, and mixed media works. The museum is preparing to welcome visitors to these displays that highlight regional creative talent.

The Newest Billings Farm Exhibition Turns Barns Into Outdoor Gallery

Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont, has opened a new season of its “Art on the Barns” exhibition featuring work by New Hampshire artist Gail Rickards. The outdoor installation transforms the museum’s historic barns and farm buildings into a large-scale contemporary art display, with agricultural-themed works adapted into painted cut aluminum and PVC foam. Featured pieces include “TROPHY ROOM,” “SILOS,” “ICEHOUSE,” and “QUILT BARN,” and additional paintings by Rickards are shown inside the Visitor Center. An artist reception is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

Scene Briefs: Touch a Truck returns, new exhibit by sculptor Iler at wildlife art museum

The article announces the return of the 'Touch a Truck' event and a new exhibition featuring sculptor Iler at the wildlife art museum in Jackson Hole. The exhibit showcases Iler's sculptural works, which are displayed at the museum dedicated to wildlife art.