Hong Kong Art Month 2026 is set to feature a packed schedule of at least 13 major exhibitions across the city's galleries and museums. The event coincides with the return of Art Basel Hong Kong and other major art fairs, drawing international galleries and collectors to the region.
Alserkal Avenue in Dubai has launched its 2026 Art Month, expanding its traditional week-long celebration into a five-week program. The opening weekend features 18 participating galleries debuting flagship exhibitions, including a solo show by Anthony Akinbola at Carbon 12 and a 20th-anniversary group exhibition at Gallery Isabelle. Key highlights include interactive screen-printing workshops with Shilpa Gupta and the unveiling of her public art installation, "Still A Sky We Hold," alongside curated tours and artist talks.
Hong Kong's art scene is preparing for a massive influx of programming to coincide with the 2026 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong. Beyond the main fair, major institutions and private galleries across the city—from M+ and the Hong Kong Museum of Art to the gallery hubs in Central and Wong Chuk Hang—are staging flagship exhibitions to capture the international audience.