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Gagosian to Debut New Gallery With Duchamp’s “Readymades”

Gagosian has announced that the inaugural exhibition at its new ground-level space at 980 Madison Avenue will feature the iconic "readymades" of Marcel Duchamp. Opening April 25, the show will showcase a series of 14 authorized replicas created in 1964 by Duchamp and dealer Arturo Schwarz, including famous works like "Fountain" and "Bicycle Wheel." The exhibition is timed to run concurrently with a major Duchamp retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, the artist's first in the United States in over half a century.

Gisela Colón on Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny, and the Power Beneath the Island

Artist Gisela Colón is the subject of two concurrent solo exhibitions: "Radiant Earth" at the Bruce Museum in Connecticut and "The Mountain, The Monolith" at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico. This dual presentation marks a significant career milestone and a homecoming for the Puerto Rican-born artist, who has built an international profile over the past decade with installations from Desert X AlUla to sites near the Pyramids of Giza.

Brilliant Things to Do This April

April 2026 marks a significant month for global art exhibitions, featuring major retrospectives and site-specific installations across Rome, Seoul, London, and Paris. Highlights include Gagosian Rome’s exploration of Francesca Woodman’s surrealist photography, a homecoming retrospective for video-art pioneer Nam June Paik in Seoul, and Senga Nengudi’s performance-based sculptures at London’s Whitechapel Gallery. Additionally, Isaac Julien will debut a new moving-image work at The Cosmic House, while the Fondation Louis Vuitton prepares a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Alexander Calder’s kinetic sculptures.

Artist Lee Bae's solo exhibit questions his understanding of art and interrogates his farming roots

South Korean artist Lee Bae has opened a major solo exhibition titled "En attendant: Waiting" at Museum SAN in Wonju. The show features 39 works, including his signature "Issu du feu" charcoal sculptures and massive 10-meter-tall bronze "Brushstroke" installations placed within the museum's Stone Garden. The exhibition is designed to harmonize with the unique architecture of Tadao Ando, utilizing natural light and the surrounding mountain landscape to create a meditative experience for visitors.

Legendary Arts Administrator Returns To Bucks With Pieces Of A Life

The Michener Art Museum is hosting "Pieces of a Life," a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the 60-year photography career of Bruce Katsiff. Running from April 11 to August 12, the show features 60 works including his 1970s "River Town Portraits," the "Nature Morte" series exploring mortality through animal remains, and his recent digital "Face Maps." The exhibition is guest-curated by art historian Dorothy Fisher and highlights Katsiff's technical mastery ranging from platinum prints to modern digital composites.

Famous “Walk” by Marc Chagall to be exhibited in Minsk

The National Art Museum of Belarus in Minsk has opened a special exhibition featuring Marc Chagall’s 1917 masterpiece, "The Walk." On loan from the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, the painting is being showcased alongside a VR tour developed by students from the Minsk Hlebau Art College. The exhibition, which runs until July 6, focuses on this singular programmatic work that depicts the artist and his wife, Bella Rosenfeld, in a gravity-defying expression of love.

'Oklahoma should be proud:' OKC museum shows works by major artist

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) has opened a major exhibition of works by the celebrated American painter Wayne Thiebaud. The show, titled "Wayne Thiebaud: The Artist's Perspective," features over 70 paintings and drawings spanning his career, including his iconic depictions of pies, cakes, and San Francisco cityscapes.

Exhibition | B. Koh, 'J Sculpture Show' at Baik Art, Seoul, South Korea

Conceptual sculptor B. Koh is holding his first solo exhibition in South Korea at Baik Art, Seoul, titled 'J Sculpture Show.' The exhibition features a comprehensive survey of the Los Angeles-based artist's career, spanning from his early 1990s experiments to new site-specific works created during a recent residency in Seoul. Koh is known for his "gentle trickery," using everyday objects like clocks, plastic chairs, and water bottles to create subtle interventions that disrupt the viewer's perception of time, gravity, and the mundane.

Piacenza, Klimt's Portrait of a Lady is back at the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art

Gustav Klimt’s "Portrait of a Lady" has returned to the Ricci Oddi Gallery of Modern Art in Piacenza following a successful loan exhibition at the My Art Museum in Seoul. The masterpiece resumes its permanent display just as the gallery prepares to unveil a comprehensive renovation of its 22 exhibition rooms. Designed by Lissoni & Partners, the redevelopment project has modernized over 1,000 square meters of the institution's floor space.

From fields to fire: Lee Bae brings 30 years of charcoal art to Museum SAN

South Korean artist Lee Bae has opened a major solo exhibition titled "En attendant" at Museum SAN in Wonju, marking the first time the institution has dedicated its entire grounds to a single Korean artist. The retrospective spans thirty years of Lee’s career, showcasing his deep engagement with charcoal as a medium that bridges his heritage as a farmer’s son with the traditions of East Asian ink painting. The exhibition features monumental sculptures, installations, and video works that transform the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces into a meditative journey.

Monika Baer at Kölnischer Kunstverein

The Kölnischer Kunstverein in Cologne is hosting a solo exhibition by German artist Monika Baer titled "Defection." Running from February 27 through May 3, 2026, the presentation features new and recent works supported by Greene Naftali and Trautwein Herleth. The exhibition continues Baer’s long-standing exploration of the boundaries of painting, utilizing her signature blend of technical precision and surrealist-inflected imagery.

Through Bamboo, the Artist Lap-See Lam Explores Her Family’s History

Swedish artist Lap-See Lam has opened her first solo exhibition in Asia at the Tai Kwun Contemporary in Hong Kong. The show, titled "The Dream of the Lion's Way," features her signature multimedia installations, including video, sculpture, and sound, which weave together Cantonese opera, family narratives, and 3D-scanned environments of Chinese restaurants in Sweden.

Exhibition | Allison Katz, 'Outta the Bag' at Hauser & Wirth, New York, Wooster Street, United States

Artist Allison Katz presents 'Outta the Bag,' her first solo exhibition with Hauser & Wirth in New York. The show features a diverse range of works that blend personal history, art-historical references, and linguistic wordplay, including her signature 'cock paintings' and motifs of mouths and architectural apertures. The exhibition serves as a homecoming for the Montreal-born, London-based artist, who spent her formative years in New York studying at Columbia University.

Houston’s Pioneering Artist-Owned Gallery — Archway Is Still a Creative Hub at 50

Archway Gallery, the longest-running artist-owned cooperative in Texas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a landmark exhibition titled “Fifty Forward.” Founded in 1976 by 12 local artists seeking to bypass traditional gatekeeping, the gallery has survived five decades of economic shifts and environmental challenges through a robust cooperative structure. The anniversary programming includes a "Homecoming" show at its original location, the Jung Center, alongside concerts, poetry readings, and a juried exhibition.

Casper artist Zak Pullen talks his new exhibit and his cowboy art philosophy

Wyoming artist Zak Pullen is returning to the Nicolaysen Art Museum (the NIC) for his first solo exhibition in eleven years. The showcase features his signature comically exaggerated style and includes the first-ever public display of the complete interior oil paintings from his latest children’s book, "A Home for Steamboat." The exhibition also provides a rare look into Pullen’s creative process, featuring sketches and reference photos that highlight his meticulous approach to character-focused storytelling.

Chicago Artist Brian Sykes draws huge crowd for emotional exhibit debut

Chicago-based artist Brian Sykes returned to the Beverly Arts Center for the opening of his multimedia exhibition, “I Heard the City Breathe.” The event drew a significant crowd and featured a unique blend of visual art, film, and live vocal performances, including a set by Sykes himself. The project explores the emotional and cultural realities of Chicago’s Black experience, utilizing an intergenerational approach to discuss identity and memory.

Chicago creator honors community with collaborative art exhibition

Chicago artist Brian Sykes is debuting a multidisciplinary exhibition titled “I Heard the City Breathe” at the Beverly Arts Center, running from April 6 through May 1. The project, which includes a short film and gallery-style visual art, serves as a collaborative reflection on the Black experience in Chicago. By blending music, storytelling, and intergenerational community input, Sykes explores themes of identity, memory, and the cultural realities of the city’s South Side.

Susanne Wenger “Àdùnní Olórìṣà” at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark, Graz

The HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark in Graz is presenting "Àdùnní Olórìṣà," a major exhibition of Austrian-Nigerian artist Susanne Wenger. This marks a significant homecoming for Wenger's work, which has not been shown in depth in Austria for over two decades, and features her sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, and batik textiles.

Tide of Returns: Reclaiming Memory Through Oceanic Ritual

Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary (TBA21) Academy has opened its 2026 program at Ocean Space in Venice with the exhibition 'Tide of Returns'. Developed by the Repatriates Collective, the show features artists, filmmakers, and Indigenous communities from across the globe, transforming the former Church of San Lorenzo into an immersive environment. It moves beyond conventional restitution debates by presenting repatriation as a living, tidal process expressed through ritual, memory, and community care, using materials like sand from Anindilyakwa Country and returned shell dolls.

Exhibition | Fahrelnissa Zeid, 'Immersion' at Dirimart, London, United Kingdom

Dirimart London has opened 'Immersion,' the first UK gallery exhibition this century dedicated to Turkish-Arab modernist Fahrelnissa Zeid. Curated by Adila Laïdi-Hanieh, the show focuses on her most innovative decades from the 1940s to 1960s, featuring works from Istanbul, London, Paris, and Ischia, with several pieces on public view for the first time.

Genesis P-Orridge’s Subversive Mail Art Goes on View

A focused exhibition at Art Metropole in Toronto presents a selection of mail art submissions by the late transgressive artist Genesis Breyer P-Orridge to the Canadian collective General Idea in the 1970s. Drawn from the National Gallery of Canada's collection, the show features letters, collages, photos, and ephemera that capture P-Orridge's early, boundary-pushing work with collectives like COUM Transmissions and Throbbing Gristle.

Gagosian To Open New UES Gallery With Duchamp Show

Gagosian is expanding its presence on the Upper East Side with the opening of a new ground-floor gallery at 980 Madison Avenue on April 25. The inaugural exhibition features the iconic readymades of Marcel Duchamp, including the 1964 editions of works like "Fountain." This opening marks a return to a historic location for the gallery, which previously utilized the building as its headquarters for over three decades.

El Centro to host reception Sunday for Enriquez “Lotería” art show

Artist Courtney Enriquez is debuting her solo exhibition, “Mi Vida y Lotería,” at El Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos with an opening reception this Sunday. The exhibition features vibrant paintings inspired by the traditional Mexican game of Lotería, blending cultural heritage with personal family memories and humor. The show marks a significant homecoming for the artist, whose family roots in San Marcos date back generations.

Archway Gallery Marks 50 Years of Artist-Led Vision

Archway Gallery, the longest-running artist-owned cooperative in Texas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of commemorative exhibitions. The festivities began with 'Homecoming' at the Jung Center—the site of the gallery's first show in 1976—and continue with 'Fifty Forward' at their main Houston space, featuring works and self-portraits by all 34 current members alongside contributions from founding artists.

Aspen exhibit brings an internationally known painter back to his home state

Keith Mayerson returns to his home state for his first major Colorado exhibition, "My American Dream (Rocky Mountain High)," at the Aspen Art Museum. The show features works from his long-running "My American Dream" series, a project consisting of over 140 oil paintings that blend cultural icons, personal history, and landscapes into nonlinear narratives. This specific iteration draws heavily on Mayerson's childhood memories of Aspen as a bohemian utopia and incorporates imagery ranging from vintage ski passes to civil rights heroes.

Art, Beats + Lyrics Makes Anticipated Return to Charlotte

The traveling exhibition Art, Beats + Lyrics (AB+L) is returning to Charlotte for the first time in seven years, scheduled for March 28 at Blume Studios. Founded in Atlanta over two decades ago, the event merges visual art with hip-hop culture, featuring a curated selection of contemporary works alongside live musical performances and immersive installations. This year’s stop features headliner Premo Rice and is curated by Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright, marking a significant homecoming for a tour that considers Charlotte one of its foundational markets.

‘He always had spirituality’: Spanish exhibition unpicks Picasso's religious influences

The cathedral of Burgos in Spain is hosting "Picasso: Biblical Roots," the first-ever exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s work to be held within a cathedral setting. Featuring 44 works, the show explores how the artist’s Catholic upbringing and religious iconography influenced his oeuvre, despite his self-proclaimed atheism. The exhibition includes early devotional paintings, Renaissance-inspired depictions of the Crucifixion, and secular adaptations of the Virgin and Child and the Good Shepherd.

The 2026 Spring Arts Preview: Our picks in Art + Design

Atlanta’s 2026 spring season features a major homecoming for artist Amy Sherald, whose mid-career retrospective 'American Sublime' arrives at the High Museum of Art following a high-profile withdrawal from the Smithsonian over censorship concerns. Other museum highlights include an exploration of Isamu Noguchi’s design work at the High, the U.S. International Poster Biennial at MODA, and a soccer-themed exhibition at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

This Spring’s Must-See Contemporary Art Exhibitions in London

London's spring art season is anchored by several major institutional surveys, most notably Tracey Emin’s comprehensive exhibition "A Second Life" at Tate Modern. Other significant showcases include Hurvin Anderson’s exploration of Caribbean diaspora at Tate Britain, David Hockney’s new works at Serpentine North, and Cecily Brown’s long-awaited institutional homecoming at Serpentine South. The season also features diverse media, from Chiharu Shiota’s immersive yarn installations at the Hayward Gallery to Isaac Julien’s filmic explorations at the Cosmic House.

New Bedford Art Museum has Mary Cassatt, Mexican exhibitions coming

The New Bedford Art Museum has unveiled its 2026 exhibition schedule, featuring a diverse range of programming that spans from historical masterpieces to contemporary social issues. The season began with "The Homecoming," a rare display of works by Mary Cassatt and Käthe Kollwitz from private SouthCoast collections, and will continue with a major survey of contemporary Mexican art titled "Resistance." Other highlights include an exploration of ecological anxieties in "Vanishing Ecologies" and a partnership with the American Visionary Art Museum to showcase self-taught artists.