New Hong Kong fairs offer fresh opportunities for a changing market

Hong Kong Art Week 2026 features several new art fairs offering alternative models to traditional events. ArtHouse Tai Hang, led by former Christie's executive Jacky Ho, displays works across ten locations in a residential neighborhood with a pay-only-if-sold financial model. Check-in, organized by Alex Chan, requires all artworks to be suitcase-sized and includes daily performances. Pavilion, founded by Ysabelle Cheung and Willem Molesworth, presents a boutique, curated alternative to high-pressure fairs.

Art Gallery Opens a Community and Medicine Garden

The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) has launched a new Community and Medicine Garden, a collaborative initiative designed to enhance waterfront biodiversity and serve as a living classroom. The opening event features traditional seed songs by Kaniehtenhawi Deer, tobacco planting workshops led by Michele Dent, and activities focused on sustainable gardening. Artists-in-residence Carly Franklin and Kamaldeep Kaur are also utilizing the space to grow indigo and other plants for their research into natural pigments and textiles.

Mapped by Tide and Time art exhibition in Mumbai

The solo exhibition "Mapped by Tide and Time" has opened in Mumbai, showcasing over three decades of work by Indian artist Vishakha Apte. Curated by Ina Puri, the show features a diverse range of mediums including painting, printmaking, paper constructions, and ceramics. The collection highlights Apte’s career-long investigation into tactile depth and material dialogue, moving away from artistic spectacle in favor of quiet, process-led inquiry.

EXPANDED METAMORPHOSIS To Open At Art House Gallery In Jersey City

Art House Gallery in Jersey City is set to host "Expanded Metamorphosis: Contemporary Approaches to Process," a group exhibition curated by Andrea McKenna. Running from April 4 to April 26, 2026, the show features ten artists—including Jan Huling, Valerie Huhn, and Dan Payton—who utilize industrial, organic, and repurposed materials. The collection emphasizes the physical act of creation, showcasing works that have been shaped through rigorous methods of alteration, accumulation, and construction.

Let Your Home Be

The article explores the aesthetic philosophy of embracing untidiness and natural decay within domestic spaces as a form of beauty. It presents the idea that a home's character can be enhanced by allowing it to remain "ungroomed," challenging conventional norms of interior design and order.

The Academy Museum Reclaims the Real Marilyn Monroe

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching a major exhibition to mark the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, seeking to re-examine her complex legacy. Moving beyond the simplified tropes of the tragic starlet, the show investigates whether Monroe was a passive victim of the Hollywood studio system or a savvy, self-aware architect of her own public persona.

Saodat Ismailova at Portikus

Portikus in Frankfurt is presenting a solo exhibition by Saodat Ismailova, featuring new and existing works. The show includes video installations, photographs, and other media that explore themes of memory, spirituality, and Central Asian cultural heritage.

“The Endless Garment: Atlantic Basin” at Pioneer Works, New York

Pioneer Works in New York presents "The Endless Garment: Atlantic Basin," a transnational exhibition curated by Jeppe Ugelvig. The show features work by artists and collectives including Serena Chang, Chang Yuchen, CFGNY, Huang Po-Chih, and Shanzhai Lyric, examining representations of Asian fashion production. It builds upon a prior 2021 exhibition at Beijing's X Museum and a related publication.

Territories in Connection: Latin American Art in Ciudad de las Artes Panama

TERRITORIES IN CONNECTION LATIN AMERICAN ART IN CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES PANAMA

The exhibition "Territorios en conexión" (Territories in Connection) opened at Ciudad de las Artes in Panama City, featuring Latin American artists working with video, textiles, and performance. Curated by Irene Gelfman, the show includes works by artists like Sandra Monterroso, Ana Barboza, and Ana Elena Tejera, and is part of the Pinta Panamá Art Week.

Meet the Committee: Fátima González of Campeche

Mexico City gallerist Fátima González, founder of the gallery Campeche, has been selected to join a committee, likely for a major art fair or institutional program. The article presents her perspective on the challenges and realities of operating a gallery in Latin America.

THE WIND AS PROTAGONIST AT THE FINLAND PAVILION

Artist Jenna Sutela has been selected to represent Finland at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with a multisensory installation titled Aeolian Suite. Curated by Stefanie Hessler and commissioned by Frame Contemporary Art Finland, the project transforms the Alvar Aalto-designed pavilion into a dynamic windscape using meteorological data, wind machines, and a children’s woodwinds orchestra. The work personifies five specific Venetian winds as protagonists in an elemental drama that blends scientific data with the theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’arte.

Hop into art and culture adventure on Redlands Coast

Redland City has announced the inaugural Redlands Coast Gallery and Museum Hop, a two-day cultural event scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2026. Part of the broader Redlands Coast AdventureFest, the initiative features 10 galleries and two museums across the mainland and islands, offering self-drive tours, specialized workshops, and exhibitions of local creative talent and cultural heritage.

Readers’ Choice 2026: Pence Gallery — Best Best Art Gallery

The Pence Gallery has been named the "Best Art Gallery" in the Readers’ Choice 2026 awards, celebrating its 50-year legacy as a regional arts leader in Davis, California. The gallery hosts between 15 and 20 contemporary exhibitions annually across various media, attracting over 20,000 visitors with its commitment to free admission and community-focused programming.

Calls for Artists: April 2026

Multiple open calls for artists and grants have been announced for April 2026 deadlines. The 2027 Creative Capital Open Call offers unrestricted project grants up to $50,000 for artists across all 50 states, while also selecting recipients for the new State of the Art Prize, which grants $10,000 to one artist from each state and territory. Delfina Foundation, in partnership with the Jorge M. Pérez Collection, is offering four fully funded residencies for Latin American and Caribbean artists, with two spots available in this round. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is accepting submissions for its Louisiana Contemporary 2026 statewide juried exhibition, and the Handweaver’s Guild of America has issued calls for entries for its Convergence 2026 fiber art exhibitions.

Jobs in Art: Opportunities from Catania Academy of Fine Arts, MADRE Naples, Camera Austria, Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Lavoro nell’arte: opportunità da Accademia Belle Arti Catania, MADRE Napoli, Camera Austria, Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Several prominent Italian and international cultural institutions have launched open calls for professional roles, residencies, and artistic competitions. Key opportunities include the search for a new director at the MADRE Museum in Naples with a three-year contract, a social media manager position at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and various residency programs for photographers and designers at the Academy of Fine Arts in Catania and Camera Austria in Graz.

Fragility and Resistance of an Iranian Artist on Display in Rome

Fragilità e resistenza di un’artista dell’Iran in mostra a Roma

The Galleria Anna Marra in Rome is hosting "Assemblages," the first Italian solo exhibition of Iranian artist Sepideh Salehi. The show features works that blend collage, Japanese paper, photography, and drawing to depict Iranian women living in the United States who have shared experiences of displacement and political upheaval. Salehi’s figures often avert their gaze or conceal their faces, symbolizing a "calligraphy of refusal" and a quiet resistance against the historical traumas of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq war.

Of Testaments and Transfigurations: An Interview with Poet Silvia Righi

Di testamenti e di trasfigurazioni. Intervista alla poeta Silvia Righi

Italian poet Silvia Righi discusses her latest collection, *Ex voto suscepto*, published by Pungitopo as part of the Remedia series. The book originated from a narrative concept involving the arrival of God's daughter on Earth and features a unique interdisciplinary collaboration with artist Mattia Barbieri, who provided China ink illustrations. The interview explores the collection's focus on the decaying body, the fluidity of the lyrical 'I', and the intersection of poetic language with visual art.

Treviso is a Painted City: The Benetton Foundation Details Its Research

Treviso è una città dipinta. La Fondazione Benetton racconta tutto nelle sue ricerche

The Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche has unveiled the results of its decade-long multidisciplinary project, "Treviso urbs picta," which documents the extensive history of frescoed facades in Treviso, Italy. Spanning the 13th to the 21st centuries, the initiative has produced a comprehensive database of 614 buildings, a scholarly publication, and a topographical map. The project includes a digital archive featuring professional photography and historical mapping to track the evolution and current state of the city's unique painted architecture.

The Invisible Pain: The Story of the Asylum in Alessandro Bencivenga's Latest Film

Il dolore che non si vede: il racconto del manicomio nell’ultimo film di Alessandro Bencivenga

Director Alessandro Bencivenga’s new film, L’invisibile filo rosso, debuted out of competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, offering a poignant look at the Pergine Valsugana psychiatric hospital in the 1950s. Based on extensive archival research, the narrative follows a young nurse from Ischia who witnesses the hidden horrors and human dignity within the asylum. The film features a notable cast including Massimo Bonetti, who portrays the real-life figure Giovanni Giulio Anesini, and Ornella Muti as Ida Dalser, the persecuted first wife of Benito Mussolini.

Design and Motorcycle Collector Opens a Museum Dedicated to the Piaggio Vespa in Milan: Unique 80-Year-Old Specimens

Collezionista di design e moto ha aperto un museo dedicato alla Vespa Piaggio a Milano: esemplari unici di 80 anni fa

Former Ikea executive Stefano Biffi has transformed a 700-square-meter former tire workshop in Milan into "My Vintage," a private museum and event space housing one of the world's most significant collections of Piaggio Vespa scooters. The venue features rare specimens from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, including original 1946 models displayed without kickstands to reflect the muddy road conditions of post-war Italy. The space is designed to be a sustainable cultural hub, offering guided tours alongside rentals for events, film shoots, and ceremonies.

‘Out of Place’ : The Afterlives of Landscape.

The major retrospective ‘Out of Place’ at ART AFRICA showcases over 200 images by South African photographer Jo Ractliff, spanning four decades of her career. The exhibition traces Ractliff’s evolution from her early 1980s street photography to her mature, atmospheric landscapes that examine the scars of colonialism, apartheid, and regional conflicts in Southern Africa. By focusing on the 'afterlife' of violence rather than the events themselves, the collection highlights her unique ability to capture how history sediments within the physical terrain.

Resonances from the Abyss: Uruguayan Artists

Resonancias Desde El Abismo Artistas Uruguayos

The exhibition 'Resonancias desde el abismo. Prácticas artísticas entre presiones y frecuencias extrañas' (Resonances from the Abyss. Artistic Practices Between Pressures and Strange Frequencies), curated by Fabiana Puentes, opened at the Centro Cultural de España in Montevideo. It features works by eight Uruguayan artists—including Guadalupe Ayala, Karina Flores, and Sofía Córdoba—working across sculpture, video, sound, and installation. The show uses the extreme, dark, and high-pressure ecosystem of the ocean abyss as a conceptual framework to explore artistic practices that resist immediate interpretation and conventional systems of reference.

Free Newmarket museum exhibition to celebrate equine art

The National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket is set to host a new free exhibition titled "We Give You The Horse," running from April 29 to May 21. The showcase features paintings and sculptures by prominent members of the Society of Equestrian Artists, including a special loan of an original work by the renowned Sir Alfred Munnings from the Munnings Art Museum.

Bronx visual artist reveals exhibit 'Remember' that invites visitors to reconnect with their inner child

Bronx-based artist Ebony Bolt has launched her first solo exhibition, "Remember," at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education in Hunts Point. The show blends observational sketches of New York City subway commuters with digital designs, personal childhood photographs, and interactive elements like a crossword puzzle. By integrating positive affirmations and hidden symbolism, Bolt invites visitors to engage in a reflective process of reconnecting with their past and their inner child.

“From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres” Solo Exhibition

The article announces the solo exhibition "From the Artist’s Studio: Alexi Torres" in Alpharetta, Georgia. It presents a focused look at the artist's work directly from his creative space.

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Hyperallergic is hosting an online member event on April 15 featuring a conversation with social justice artist and 2025 MacArthur Fellow Tonika Lewis Johnson. The event will focus on her community-driven projects, including the "Folded Map Project," and will include readings from her 2024 book, *Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It*.

Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon this week

Central Oregon’s art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this week across Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, and Redmond. Notable highlights include Jana Charl’s mixed-media showcase "This is not a Love Story" at Art Adventure Gallery, Hilary Baker’s moth-themed "Prophets" at the High Desert Museum, and a collection of literary-inspired quilts at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The offerings span various mediums, from nomadic woven macramé and custom jewelry to volcanic science explorations and historic cartography.

JFK's Last Lover Was a Painter. The Story of Mary Pinchot Meyer

L’ultima amante di JFK era una pittrice. La storia di Mary Pinchot Meyer

Mary Pinchot Meyer, an American abstract painter active in the 1960s, is being rediscovered for her artistic contributions, which have long been overshadowed by her personal life. She was the last lover of President John F. Kennedy and was murdered under mysterious circumstances in 1964, a year after his assassination. Her killer was acquitted, leaving the case unsolved.

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The Guardian's weekly photo feature presents a global visual summary of the past seven days, compiled by leading photojournalists. The selection includes powerful and sometimes distressing images covering major international events, from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv to a Saharan dust storm in Crete and the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission.

Israeli artist adopts classical motifs to frame contemporary trauma in new exhibit

Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassky-Nnadi has unveiled a new body of work that utilizes the visual language of Old Masters and classical mythology to process the collective trauma of the October 7 attacks. By referencing iconic compositions from art history, Cherkassky-Nnadi creates a bridge between historical depictions of suffering and the immediate, raw experiences of contemporary Israeli life, offering a formal structure to otherwise unspeakable events.