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Bertil Vallien celebrates 60 years of glass art with Brooklyn solo exhibition

Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien, now 88, has opened a major solo exhibition titled "Starman: Sixty Years of Exploring Glass Art" at the Robert Lehman Gallery in Brooklyn. The show features 35 works spanning his 64-year career, highlighting his mastery of sand-casting and his long collaboration with the heritage brand Kosta Boda. Notable pieces include the *Resting Head* series, *Idun’s Magical Apples*, and the *Ships* series, which draw on Norse mythology and themes of life cycles.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 27, 2026 visibility 10 link 11 artists

Ngununggula unveils major women artists exhibition 2026

Ngununggula, the Southern Highlands regional art gallery, has opened a major all-women exhibition titled *Old Days, New Days | Arlta-imankinya, Arlta-errama*, featuring artists from Tangentyere and Yarrenyty Arltere alongside Arrernte and Kalkadoon artist Thea Anamara Perkins. The show includes painting, sculpture, textiles, video, and works on paper, with a focus on women's roles in sustaining family and community life through care, gathering, and storytelling. Key works include Perkins' portrait series from The Slattery Collection and an immersive installation by Marjorie 'Nunga' Williams. The exhibition runs until 14 June 2026.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 18 link 3 artists

88-Year-Old “Father of a Lost Technique” Exhibits Over 60 Years’ Worth of Amazing Glass Art

88-year-old Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien, known as the "father of a lost technique" for perfecting glass sand-casting, presents his first solo exhibition in Brooklyn at the Robert Lehman Gallery. Titled "Starman: Sixty Years of Exploring Glass Art," the show features 35 works spanning his 64-year career, including his signature glass heads, transparent boats, surreal sculptures, and colorful vases. Vallien has worked with the Swedish heritage brand Kosta Boda since 1963 and is credited with popularizing black glass and pushing the boundaries of the medium.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist

In Conversation: Jen Everett and Dr. Blair Ebony Smith

Interdisciplinary St. Louis artist Jen Everett will discuss her work in the Elevate exhibition at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis, joined by artist-scholar Dr. Blair Ebony Smith. The conversation will focus on themes of Black interiority, memory, archives, deep listening, sound, and collaboration, followed by an audience Q&A. The event takes place on April 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 18 link 2 artists

Bringing ‘Nari Shakti’ to life on canvas: ‘Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu’ art exhibition in Delhi

The Kalamkar Gallery at Bikaner House in Delhi is hosting 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu,' a contemporary art exhibition by artist Shiny Sharma that explores the cultural and spiritual power of the Divine Feminine, or 'Nari Shakti.' Running until April 26, the exhibition features paintings on canvas using acrylic and oil, along with multimedia elements, each depicting a distinct manifestation of Shakti. Sharma, who also serves as President of the Army Wives Welfare Association for the Northern Army Command, draws inspiration from the resilience of Army wives and war widows (Veer Naris).

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 21 link 5 artists

In Minor Keys and legacies held in common

The article reflects on the 61st Venice Biennale, curated by Koyo Kouoh, who passed away on 10 May 2025 at age 57 after a cancer diagnosis. Her curatorial concept, "In Minor Keys," will be realized posthumously by her team. The Biennale preview opens on 6 May 2026, with the public opening on 9 May. Additionally, artist Henrike Naumann, selected for the German Pavilion, died on 14 February 2025 at age 41, also from cancer; her work will be shown in her name.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 18 link 1 artist

'Evidence of Us' by E. Tyler Burton at the County Museum

The San Bernardino County Museum presents 'Evidence of Us,' a new exhibition by artist E. Tyler Burton, running from May 9 through September 6. The show features sculptures, projections, textile installations, cyanotypes, and participatory elements that explore the material record of contemporary life, using everyday items like plastic bottles, clothing, and packaging as artifacts. An opening reception will be held on May 9 from 3–6 p.m.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 15 link 2 artists

Aaron Goldschmidt of The Shine Studio on Art, Inspiration, and Creativity

Aaron Goldschmidt, founder and director of The Shine Studio in Bridgehampton, discusses the studio's first art exhibition, "The Lost Works" by multidisciplinary artist Adam Baranello. The show features 70 pieces of "lost art" recovered from a gallery that closed, representing Baranello's work from 2015 to 2020. The exhibition runs through the end of April, with works sold at original prices.

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Desert art and youthful joy fill Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts in Arizona is hosting a month-long Desert Art Show through April, featuring hand-painted items, paintings, and photography from local and international artists including Debbie Yerkovich, Amanda Moore, Jessica Goodwin, Ivan Macarambon, and Wanda Mitchell-Tucker. During the same period, the Center celebrated the 'Week of the Young Child' with a special elementary student display titled 'A Joyful World,' showcasing artwork by local schoolchildren that explores themes of joy, family, and community. The children's exhibit also serves as a tribute to Carolyn Haro, a former key figure at the Center who had long envisioned such a display.

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PixCell-Elk#3, 2026 by Kohei Nawa

This article appears to be a promotional or editorial piece about the artwork "PixCell-Elk#3, 2026" by artist Kohei Nawa. It describes a partnership with leading galleries to showcase artists, artworks, and exhibitions, with membership vetted by industry peers. The text also highlights the role of art advisors providing access to influential galleries, collectors, and auction houses, while celebrating contemporary art through editorial content.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 16 link 4 artists

SAD, MAD, THINKING birthday - Celebrating Studio A’s Diamond Decade

Studio A, a leading Australian supported studio for artists with intellectual disability, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a retrospective exhibition titled "SAD, MAD, THINKING birthday." The show features iconic Archibald Prize portraits by the studio's finalists, works that inspired major public artworks, and standout pieces from across the studio's artists. It culminates in a dining room installation created in collaboration with designers and brands including Mud Australia, Canberra Glassworks, Alémais, Erth, and Armadillo.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 20 link 2 artists

Eleven new artistic pieces have been added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

The Government of Yukon has added 11 new works to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection (YPAC), featuring artists Eugene Alfred, Misha Donohoe, Basia Hinton, Jane Isakson, Stephanie Luneta-Stevens, Jeneen Frei Njootli, Margret Njootli, Andy Pelletier, Dustin Sheldon, Maria Rose Sikyea, and Michelle Williams. Eight of these artists are represented in the collection for the first time. The pieces were selected from 134 submissions by 64 artists through an annual call for submissions process managed by the Yukon government and the Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection. An exhibition of the works is planned for fall 2026, and images are available on Yukon.ca.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 15 link 5 artists

Rare documents from National Archives’ Freedom Plane tour draw history buffs and more to USC Fisher Museum

The USC Fisher Museum of Art is hosting the "Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation," a traveling exhibition of rare founding-era documents from the U.S. National Archives. The show, which runs through May 3, includes items such as a rare engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris (1783), and a Senate markup of the Bill of Rights (1789). USC is the only university stop on the eight-city national tour, and the documents arrived in Los Angeles on a special Boeing 737. The exhibition has drawn history students, faculty, and the public, with USC Distinguished Professor Peter C. Mancall bringing his class to study the documents up close.

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McRae Art Studios kicks off 40th anniversary with open house this weekend

McRae Art Studios, Orlando's oldest and largest professional artist collective, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a spring open house on April 25 at its 10,000-square-foot converted garage space in urban Orlando. Founded in 1986 by George and Marty Whipple, the studio has hosted over 100 award-winning artists across five locations. The event features studio visits, original artwork sales, live music, and a cash bar, along with a new exhibition of self-portraits titled "The Faces of McRae" created by the current 22 member artists. The collective is also reorganizing as a nonprofit to strengthen the local arts community.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

Survey finds town rejects Earth Goddess sculpture

A survey conducted by the St Austell Town Team found that approximately 90% of nearly 500 respondents want the controversial 38-foot-tall ceramic sculpture 'Earth Goddess' removed from the town center of St Austell, Cornwall. Installed in June 2022 as part of a regeneration project celebrating the area's China clay heritage, the £80,000 artwork by Sandy Brown has divided opinion, with local business owner and Town Team chair Jake Richards reporting frequent complaints from customers. Suggested relocation sites include the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, though the artist argues moving the piece is impractical and costly.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

LMDC’s ‘Chance 4 Change’ program partners with Portland Museum to display inmates’ art

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) has partnered with the Portland Museum to display artwork created by inmates in the 'Chance 4 Change' program, a voluntary 90-day substance abuse treatment initiative. The exhibition, titled 'Human, Too,' features paper-based works by at least ten inmates and will run through the end of August, with a public reception scheduled for Friday evening.

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article event schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist

Street art: Everything you need to know about Aberdeen Nuart 2026

The Nuart Aberdeen street art festival has returned for its 2026 edition, running from Wednesday through Sunday. Thirteen international artists are creating new murals and installations across the city, including the first indoor work at the historic Bon Accord baths, alongside pieces on the Chapel Street car park and North East Scotland College. A guide and walking tours help visitors locate both new and existing artworks.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 9 link 7 artists

MiC initiates cultural bridge between Italy and Mozambique on contemporary art

On April 20, 2026, the Italy-Mozambique project "A Bridge Made in Art" launched in Maputo, Mozambique, running until June 2027. Sponsored by Italy's Ministry of Culture and the National Museums of Perugia, the initiative includes workshops, exhibitions, and training in contemporary art, involving Mozambican institutions such as Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Fundação Leite Couto, and Núcleo de Arte. The program is part of the Mattei Plan for Africa, aiming to redefine Italy-Africa relations through cultural cooperation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 16 link 2 artists

Where Words End Exhibition Brings Tom Vattakuzhy’s Story Paintings to Mumbai

Mumbai will host the first exhibition of artist Tom Vattakuzhy's work in the city, titled 'Where Words End,' at the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA) from May 3–17, 2026. The exhibition presents a series of his "story paintings," which explore experiences that elude verbal expression, moving beyond his illustrative background to create ambiguous, emotionally resonant works.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 11 link 11 artists

Delhi exhibition spotlights oneness through an exploration of opposites

A new exhibition titled 'Dvaita: Dualities' has opened at The Lexicon Art in New Delhi, featuring works by ten artists exploring the concept of oneness through opposites. The show includes paintings, murals, and installations that examine contrasts like black and white, geometry and abstraction, and the relationship between humanity and nature.

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Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?

The New York Times reports that three major auction houses are poised to sell $2.6 billion worth of art in a single week during the spring season, driven by five luxury artworks. The sales are among the most anticipated in years, with major buyers shifting focus away from female and younger artists toward more traditional, established names.