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Venue of National Centre for Contemporary Arts on Niakrasava Street to Cease Exhibition Activities in June

The National Centre for Contemporary Arts (NCCA) in Minsk, Belarus, has announced that its venue on Niakrasava Street will cease exhibition activities from June 22, 2026. The institution is set to be liquidated, with its premises and collections transferred to the National Art Museum, while the Niakrasava Street space will be taken over by the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. The closure is linked to the newly appointed chairman of the Union of Artists, Andrei Vasileuski, and reportedly supported by the Culture Ministry.

Presenting the Condé M. Nast Galleries

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the opening of the Condé M. Nast Galleries, a new exhibition space within the museum. The galleries are named after the late publishing magnate Condé Montrose Nast, founder of Condé Nast Publications.

Museum of Islamic Art Hosts Empire of Light Exhibit Through May 2026

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, is hosting the 'Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan' exhibition, running through May 30, 2026. The show features rare Afghan artifacts, illuminated manuscripts, and contemporary works, curated by Nicoletta Fazio, and is partnered with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The museum, designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 2008, also offers weekend bazaars at MIA Park, enhancing the visitor experience with local crafts and jewelry.

Jury of the Venice Biennial resigns, Russia and Israel return to Award Contention

The five-member international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale, led by Brazilian curator Solange Farkas, has resigned effective April 30, 2026. The jury—comprising Solange Oliveira Farkas, Zoe Butt, Elvira Dyangani Ose, Marta Kuzma, and Giovanna Zapperi—announced their resignation in a written statement, referencing a prior Statement of Intention issued on April 22. In response, La Biennale di Venezia postponed the Awards Ceremony from May 9 to November 22, the final public day, and introduced two new "Visitors' Lions" awards—one for the Best Participant in the main exhibition "In Minor Keys" by Koyo Kouoh, and one for the Best National Participation—to be decided by ticket-holder vote.

More Than 100 PPS Student Art Pieces Are on Display at the Portland Art Museum This Summer

The Portland Art Museum is hosting the "HeART of Portland" exhibition, featuring over 100 artworks created by students from all 81 Portland Public Schools. The showcase includes a diverse range of media, from ceramics and rug tufting to screen-printed apparel and zines, and for the first time, the student work is being displayed in a professional gallery space within the museum's main building. The exhibition, which opened on Tax Day, serves as a tangible demonstration of the results of the city's unique arts tax.

On Showing My Paintings in Auschwitz

Artist and Holocaust survivor Yehudis Barmatz-Harris has installed a series of paintings within the barracks of Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking a profound personal and artistic return to the site of her family's trauma. The works, which utilize materials like salt and organic textures, are placed directly on the wooden bunks where prisoners once slept, creating a visceral dialogue between contemporary Jewish life and the void left by the Shoah.

Toledo Museum of Art Debuts Online Birds Exhibit Curated by Students

The Toledo Museum of Art has launched a new digital exhibition titled "Birds in Art: Devotion and Decadence," curated by a group of 25 students from the University of Toledo. The online showcase features a diverse selection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs drawn from the museum's permanent collection, all centered on the cultural and artistic symbolism of avian subjects.

Monroe County students helped curate new TMA online birds exhibit

Twenty-five art students from the University of Toledo, including local Monroe County residents Keira Turvey and Sara Wisler, have curated a new digital exhibition for the Toledo Museum of Art titled “Birds in Art: Devotion and Decadence.” The project marks a significant milestone for the university's art program as it is the first time students have developed an exhibition designed to exist exclusively in an online format.

Call for Entries Open for 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition

The St. Tammany Art Association (STAA) has launched its call for entries for the 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition, titled "The Summer Show." Open to artists across the United States, the competition offers $3,500 in total cash prizes, including a $2,000 Best of Show award. The exhibition will run from July 11 to September 12, 2026, at the STAA Art House in Covington, Louisiana, with New Orleans-based ceramicist and educator MaPó Kinnord serving as the guest juror.

Artist’s fiery outburst at National Gallery opening

The article appears to be inaccessible due to a security verification wall and technical errors on the CityNews website. The headline indicates a significant disruption occurred during an opening event at the National Gallery of Australia, involving an artist's 'fiery outburst' that likely targeted institutional policies or specific exhibition themes.

MCA Australia accepts NFTs as payment for entry to exhibition on Art and Artificial Intelligence

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has announced it will accept Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as a form of payment for entry to its upcoming exhibition focused on the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. This experimental initiative allows visitors to utilize digital assets to gain access to the museum, marking a significant integration of blockchain technology into the physical museum experience.

Three years after, Adelakun takes 45 KókóEwà to Mydrim

Prince Saheed Adelakun has returned to Mydrim Gallery in Lagos for a solo exhibition titled "KókóẸwà" (Essence of Beauty), featuring 45 new works. The exhibition is divided into two distinct series: "Dúdúyẹmí," which celebrates the natural richness of dark skin and traditional adornments, and "Ojú Tó ń Sọ̀rọ̀," a collection of portraits focusing on the expressive power of the human gaze. Utilizing a unique and labor-intensive rope medium, Adelakun explores themes of femininity, resilience, and cultural identity.

Missoula Art Museum opens new exhibit on buffalo’s tribal significance Friday

The Missoula Art Museum has launched "Buffalo Is Our Good Medicine," a collaborative exhibition by artists Aspen and Cameron Decker. The show features a diverse array of media, including traditional ledger art, sculpture, hide paintings, and multimedia installations that center on the buffalo's vital role within tribal communities. Many of the works utilize hides harvested from the Yellowstone herd, blending historical storytelling with contemporary artistic practices.

DIA's first major Anishinaabe art exhibit in 30 years ends this weekend

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is closing its major exhibition, "Anishinaabe Art: Honoring Tradition, Inspiring Innovation," this weekend. The show, which opened in October, is the museum's first significant survey of Anishinaabe art in three decades, featuring over 80 works from the 19th century to the present.

Barton Art Galleries to Present “Honoring Dan Finch” Exhibition

Barton Art Galleries will host an exhibition titled "Honoring Dan Finch." The show is organized by Barton College and will feature works celebrating the artist's legacy.

Birds in Art

The Detroit Zoo is hosting the internationally renowned "Birds in Art" exhibition from April 1 to September 7, 2026. Organized by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the showcase features 60 original paintings, sculptures, and graphics by contemporary artists from around the world. The exhibition includes interactive elements and a dedicated reading nook designed to engage visitors of all ages with avian-themed artworks.

Taos Pueblo artist honored in poignant museum tribute

The Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos has opened a posthumous retrospective dedicated to DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, a rising Indigenous artist who was tragically killed in 2021 at the age of 29. The exhibition, titled "Honoring DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo," features over 20 works including large-format paintings, ledger drawings, and the first public display of illustrations from her children’s book, "Taos Pueblo Fall." The show highlights her unique aesthetic, which blended her Taos Pueblo and Diné heritage with influences from Japanese anime and manga.

Artists call-out for 2026 Open Exhibition submissions

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has issued an open call for artists across the UK to submit work for its 2026 Open Exhibition. The submission window runs from April 30 to May 21, 2025, with a panel of judges selecting works for display from October 2026 to January 2027. There is a fee per submission, with a concessionary rate for younger and disabled artists, and selected artists are eligible for cash prizes.

Black Artists in America, Installation Three Wraps at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens has concluded the third and final installment of its ambitious "Black Artists in America" exhibition series. This concluding chapter focused on the late 20th century, showcasing how African American artists navigated the Civil Rights Movement and the subsequent shift toward contemporary abstraction and conceptualism while maintaining a dialogue with social justice.

Photo gallery: Arts Commission showcases new space

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo has officially unveiled its new headquarters and community art space. The move marks a significant transition for the organization, providing a modernized environment to host local exhibitions, administrative operations, and public programming in the heart of the city.

Racine Art Museum to host 17th annual PEEPS exhibition in April

The Racine Art Museum (RAM) in Wisconsin is preparing to launch its 17th annual PEEPS exhibition on April 1, 2026. This quirky community-driven show invites artists of all ages to create dioramas, sculptures, and paintings using or depicting the iconic marshmallow candies. To accommodate growing interest, the museum is moving the exhibition to its larger first-floor gallery and will feature a special installation by Chicago-based artist Andrea Jablonski.

Exhibition captures history of fashion at Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum is hosting a talk by a fashion curator and author, focusing on the history of fashion. The event is part of a broader exhibition at the museum dedicated to fashion history.

ART·HAND·WORK: An Exhibition for Studio Craft Artists

The article discusses the opening of the National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design in Oslo in 2022, which aims to break down traditional boundaries between art, design, and craft by housing the combined collections of several major Norwegian institutions. It highlights the inclusion of Sámi artist Máret Ánne Sara's work "Pile o' Sapmi" (2017) at the museum's entrance, a piece made from reindeer skulls that blends art, craft, and cultural identity, reflecting the museum's mission to challenge hierarchical distinctions.

The Opened “White Box” Art Museum, OCAT-B10 / MENG YAN | URBANUS

ArchDaily published a project profile of the OCAT-B10 art museum in Shenzhen, China, designed by Meng Yan of URBANUS. Completed in 2022, the 6,109-square-meter museum is conceived as an "opened white box," featuring a flexible, minimalist gallery space. The project team includes principle architect Meng Yan, project architect Rao Enchen, and numerous collaborators across architecture and landscape design. The client is Shenzhen OCT Properties Co., Ltd.

Travel back in time on an immersive journey through Italy’s rich mosaics at Miami’s Frost Art Museum

The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University in Miami has opened "MOSAICO: Italian Code of a Timeless Art," an exhibition featuring ancient Italian mosaics, including fragments from a ship belonging to Roman emperor Caligula and 11th-century stone slabs from the tombs of Saints Benedict and Scholastica. These artifacts, on view in the US for the first time, are loaned from the Capitoline Museums in Rome and are presented alongside immersive digital projections by Magister Art that recreate sites like the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the Basilica of San Vitale. The exhibition is organized by region, highlighting Unesco World Heritage sites and spanning techniques from the Hellenistic period to Roman opus sectile.

Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside

The Worcester Art Museum is opening its new Arms and Armor Galleries on November 22, 2025, featuring three full suits of armor from Europe, Asia, and Africa displayed on a central platform. The two spacious halls promise a "jaw-dropper experience" for visitors, showcasing the museum's collection of historical arms and armor.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Launches New Immersive Virtual Reality and Online Feature with Iconic Works from Its Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched a new immersive virtual reality and online feature that showcases iconic works from its collection. This digital initiative allows users to explore selected artworks in a virtual environment, enhancing accessibility and engagement with the museum's holdings.

Young Irvine artist prepares for first major solo exhibition in town

Young Irvine artist Euan Tait, 23, a recent graduate of the University of the West of Scotland, will present his first major solo exhibition at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine next month. The show, running from November 6 to January 10, features a range of new paintings and original prints, many produced at the Glasgow Print Studio where Tait is an active member. He has previously participated in group exhibitions at venues including the Maclaurin Art Gallery, the Dick Institute, and the Society of Scottish Artists' 127th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.

Detroit Evening Report: DIA announces first Native American exhibit in 30 years

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) announced its first major Native American exhibition in 30 years, titled "The Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation," opening September 28, 2025. The show will feature 60 U.S.-based Anishinaabe artists and include jewelry, basketry, painting, pottery, and woodworking, with gallery text in Anishnaabemowin. The exhibition was curated with an advisory council of Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi artists.

Mechanical engineer develops AI-generated digital masks to restore damaged paintings

Alex Kachkine, a mechanical engineer and PhD student at MIT, has developed AI-generated digital masks to restore damaged paintings. The system uses a removable, precision-printed polymer film with clear and painted areas, applied over the artwork like a custom graphic wrap. Kachkine tested the technique on a late-15th-century oil-on-panel painting attributed to the Master of the Prado Adoration of the Magi, using generative AI to reconstruct 5,612 areas of loss, including an obliterated infant Jesus. The masks are produced in hours and are physically separated from the paint surface by a conservation-grade varnish.