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Proposed Loan of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ Sparks Clash Between Spanish Authorities

A heated political dispute has emerged between the Spanish central government and the Basque regional government over a proposed loan of Pablo Picasso’s 'Guernica' to the Guggenheim Bilbao. The Basque government requested the masterpiece for a 2027 exhibition marking the 90th anniversary of the bombing of Guernica, but the Reina Sofia Museum and Spain’s Ministry of Culture have blocked the move. Officials cite a recent technical report warning that the painting’s massive scale and fragile condition make it too vulnerable to survive the vibrations of transport.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 12, 2026 visibility 9 link 8 artists, 4 galleries

Comment | Beryl Cook UK retrospective shows there is much more to the artist than amazing bums

A major retrospective of Beryl Cook's work, titled "Pride and Joy," is on view at The Box in Plymouth, UK. The exhibition showcases the self-taught artist's vibrant paintings of plus-sized, joyful women in social settings, challenging the long-held art-world snobbery that previously excluded her work from major institutions like the Tate.

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article news schedule Apr 11, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 5 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Plymouth museum and art gallery The Box in 'record-breaking year'

The Box, Plymouth’s flagship museum and art gallery, has announced a record-breaking performance for 2025, surpassing its annual visitor target by 18%. Since opening in 2020, the institution reached a milestone of 1.1 million total visitors, driven largely by the massive success of the 'Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy' exhibition. The show attracted 52,000 visitors in just its first nine weeks, with nearly half of those attendees traveling from outside the local region.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 16, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 10 link 2 artists

Thomas Gainsborough’s Portraits of Pride and Prejudice

A new exhibition at the Frick Collection, "Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture," re-examines the 18th-century English painter's work. It focuses on how his portraits, from early Suffolk "conversation pieces" to later Bath society commissions, used landscape and lavish clothing to visually encode social status, ownership, and belonging.

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article news schedule Mar 13, 2026 visibility 7 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

What to See in “Spectrosynthesis Seoul 2026”

The 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul 2026' exhibition, opening March 20 at the Art Sonje Center, is the fourth installment of the Sunpride Foundation's series showcasing LGBTQ+ art across Asia. It features over 70 artists, including new commissions, and focuses on the experiences of marginalized communities during Korea's modernization and the queer histories of specific Seoul neighborhoods.

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article local schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 4 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

This Spring at the Everhart Museum

The Everhart Museum in Scranton has unveiled its spring and summer programming, featuring a diverse lineup of exhibitions and community events. Highlights include a NASA-developed immersive exhibition on the Hubble Space Telescope, a long-term installation of Don Clark’s miniature recreations of Scranton landmarks, and a first-of-its-kind exhibition dedicated to the television series "The Office." The season also features collaborative events such as Scranton’s 160th Birthday Block Party and the Electric City Flower Show weekend.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Trans Art Fest Brings Over 120 Trans Artists To NYC

Trans Art Fest has launched as a major citywide celebration in New York City, featuring over 120 transgender artists across more than a dozen exhibitions and 20 public events. Running through late May, the festival includes gallery shows at venues like Eleventh Hour Art and Puffin Brooklyn, alongside outdoor installations, glassblowing workshops, and community-driven projects. Founded by textile artist and curator Carter Shocket, the initiative seeks to move beyond fleeting visibility by establishing a sustained, multi-week presence across Brooklyn and beyond.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 4, 2026 visibility 5 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

‘We Are Here’: Queer Presence and Memory in African Art

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has opened 'Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art,' an exhibition curated by Kevin D. Dumouchelle and Serubiri Moses. Developed through years of direct dialogue with LGBTQ+ artists across Africa and its diaspora, the show foregrounds self-representation and community, ensuring artists defined the terms of their inclusion. It features contemporary works alongside historical precedents, creating a continuum of queer presence in African art history.

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article local schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 3 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Mattapoisett Students at O.R.R. Shine With Award-Winning Art

Students from Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett have swept top honors at the 9th Congressional District Art Competition. Ian Hartwig secured first place in the Drawing category, while Lauren Serpa and Jocelyn Yurof earned second and third place respectively in the Mixed Media category. The award-winning works will be featured in an upcoming exhibition and awards ceremony at the Plymouth Center for the Arts.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 25, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 gallery

Pride of place: the rise of LGBTQ+ art in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's art scene is witnessing a significant rise in the visibility and institutional embrace of LGBTQ+ art, particularly during its annual Art Week. Exhibitions like the Sunpride Foundation's 'Myth Makers—Spectrosynthesis III' at Tai Kwun Contemporary have acted as major accelerants, moving queer discourse from semi-private contexts into prominent public institutions.

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article local schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 4 link 4 artists

Freshwater skatepark fundraiser launches with packed opening night and skate deck art auction

Freshwater Parish Council has launched a community-driven fundraiser featuring a skate deck art auction to support the development of a new skatepark and pump track on the Isle of Wight. The initiative kicked off with an opening night at the Newport and Carisbrooke Community Centre, showcasing custom-designed decks by local artists alongside historical displays of the island's skating culture. The event also secured a significant financial boost through a donation from High Sheriff Jacqueline Gazzard.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists

Queer British artists based in France: open call for Pride exhibition at the British Embassy in Paris

The British Embassy in Paris has launched an open call for queer British artists residing in France to participate in a landmark group exhibition this June. Organized in collaboration with The Norm Queer Agency and artist-curator Daniella McNulty, the initiative marks the first time the embassy has hosted an art show specifically dedicated to Pride. Applications across all mediums are being accepted until April 15, 2026, with selected works to be displayed within the embassy and its gardens.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 3

Rabat’s street art festival reshapes the city into a living gallery

The Jidar Street Art Festival has concluded its latest edition in Rabat, Morocco, transforming the capital’s urban landscape into an expansive open-air museum. This year’s event featured twelve large-scale murals created by a diverse roster of local and international street artists, alongside a program of workshops and guided tours designed to engage the public with contemporary urban art.

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article local schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 4

Explore the Talent of Berks County’s Young Artists at Secondary Art Exhibition

The Berks County Intermediate Unit is hosting its annual Secondary Art Exhibition, showcasing the work of student artists from middle and high schools across the county. The exhibition features a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art, highlighting the creative output of the region's youth.

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article local schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 3

Upcoming Fall River art exhibit explores city's identity. How to join

The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts, is preparing to host a group exhibition titled "Fall River: A Sense of Place" this autumn. The show will feature works by local artists exploring the city's unique identity, history, and community through various mediums.

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article local schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist

Rutherglen exhibition highlights creativty of local artists

A community-led exhibition titled 'We Are Rutherglen' is being held at the Number 18 Venue in Rutherglen, Scotland. The show features work from 14 local artists across various media, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, and is part of the town's 900th-anniversary celebrations. Entry is free, with several viewing dates remaining in April.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 gallery

Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

Art Sonje Center in Seoul has launched "Spectrosynthesis Seoul," the first large-scale institutional exhibition in South Korea dedicated specifically to queer art. Organized in partnership with the Sunpride Foundation, the show features 74 international and Korean artists across two major sections, exploring themes of identity, sign language bias, and the historical queer spatiality of Seoul neighborhoods like Itaewon.

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article local schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 1 link 2 galleries

One year in, this art centre for veterans can't keep up with demand for supports

The Veterans Wellness Centre and Art Gallery in Port Stanley, Ontario, is celebrating its first anniversary while facing a surge in demand that exceeds its current financial capacity. Founded by veteran James Agesen, the center provides a dedicated space for veterans and first responders to engage in art therapy, exhibit their work, and access peer support services to assist in their transition to civilian life.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 2

Crimson Coast Dance Society, artist host male intimacy event at Nanaimo Art Gallery

The Crimson Coast Dance Society is hosting a keynote presentation and film screening at the Nanaimo Art Gallery featuring artist Kevin Jesuino. The event focuses on Jesuino’s "Tender City: The Slow Dance Project," a socially engaged initiative that invites queer, trans, and bisexual men to perform partnered silent slow dances in public urban spaces.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 2 link 9 artists, 2 galleries

Queer Art Converges at Art Sonje Center, Opening a New Chapter in Korean Modern and Contemporary Art History

Art Sonje Center in Seoul has launched 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul,' a landmark exhibition featuring 74 artists and collectives that explores the history and current state of queer art. The show, organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong-based Sunpride Foundation, features major international figures like Mark Bradford and Shin Wai Kin alongside prominent Korean artists such as Ayoung Kim and Mire Lee. By moving beyond small-scale independent shows into a major institutional space, the exhibition aims to map a comprehensive landscape of LGBTQ+ artistic practices.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 30, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists

South Korea’s first major LGBTQ exhibition gives voice to queer artists

The Art Sonje Centre in Seoul has launched "Spectrosynthesis Seoul," the first large-scale exhibition in South Korea dedicated to LGBTQ themes and queer artists. Featuring works by 74 artists and artist groups, the project was initiated by Patrick Sun of the Sunpride Foundation and curated by Sun-jung Kim and Yong-woo Lee. The exhibition marks a significant cultural milestone in a country often characterized by its rigid social traditions and conservative values.

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article local schedule Mar 26, 2026

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery launches Open Art Exhibition celebrating local creativity

Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery has launched its Open Art 2026 exhibition, a showcase featuring the work of 27 local and regional artists. Selected by a community panel from over 50 submissions, the exhibition includes a diverse range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and textiles. The show features both established professionals and first-time exhibitors, including mixed media artist Abbi Olla and self-taught photographer Caitlin Bower.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Scenic Rim launches vibrant Beaudesert art exhibition

The Scenic Rim Regional Council has inaugurated its 2026 exhibition season at The Centre Beaudesert, featuring a dual showcase of local and international artistry. The exhibition pairs 100 artworks created by Year 6 students from Beaudesert State School with "Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru," a project by Australian artist Lee FullARTon. FullARTon’s work, which includes hand-carved woodblocks and traditional prints, is the result of a decade-long collaboration with artisans in India and serves as a visual extension of her children's book.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 2 link 3 artists

Korea's largest museum exhibition on queer art to date to open at Art Sonje Center

The Art Sonje Center in Seoul is set to host "Spectrosynthesis Seoul," the largest museum exhibition dedicated to queer art in South Korea's history. Organized in collaboration with the Sunpride Foundation, the show features 74 Korean and international artists, including high-profile figures like Mark Bradford and Kim A-young. This fourth iteration of the "Spectrosynthesis" series follows previous editions in Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong, aiming to explore LGBTQIA+ identities through a diverse range of media and perspectives.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 1

Check out these 13 brilliant photos showcasing the best of local Wigan artists at a new Pier-based exhibition

The Wigan Open Exhibition has launched at Wigan Pier Four, marking the inaugural event of the Wigan Arts Festival 2026. The showcase features a diverse array of creative disciplines, including ceramics, textiles, sculpture, and digital media, highlighting the work of both local creators and artists from further afield. Artistic director Jonny Davenport celebrated the opening night, which serves as the centerpiece for a month-long series of cultural events across the town.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 16, 2026 visibility 2 link 25 artists, 2 galleries

Spring Arts Guide 2026: The Visual Art Exhibitions Making a Splash This Season

The Spring Arts Guide 2026 highlights several major exhibitions opening in the Washington D.C. area, ranging from local photography to expansive collection surveys. Alan Sislen’s 'AMBIGUITY' at Multiple Exposures Gallery explores architectural abstraction, while the National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts 'Making Their Mark,' a traveling exhibition of the Shah Garg Collection featuring luminaries like Howardena Pindell and Joan Semmel. Additionally, the National Museum of African Art presents 'Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art,' a landmark show centering queer voices within the African diaspora.

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article local schedule Feb 22, 2026 visibility 1 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Wooster Through Our Eyes art show opens March 7 at CIX Gallery

The CIX Gallery & Lounge is set to host a new exhibition titled "Wooster Through Our Eyes," opening on March 7. The show features a collection of works by local artists that capture the specific character and aesthetic of the city of Wooster.

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article local schedule Feb 22, 2026

Art exhibition celebrates Valentine’s Day in Ogbomoso

The city of Ogbomoso hosted "Exhibit Mosho," a Valentine’s Day pop-up exhibition designed to showcase the region's artistic depth and foster community pride. Featuring works from 24 artists across Nigeria—including paintings, sculptures, and photography—the event centered on the theme of "Love, Bravery, and Conquest." Organizers from Ennovate Lab and the local creative community utilized the holiday to draw residents into a shared space for storytelling and cultural reflection.

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article local schedule Feb 17, 2026 link 1 gallery

‘Pride in Full Colour’ at Scarriff Art Exhibition

An exhibition titled 'Pride in Full Colour' is being held at the gallery in the Edna O'Brien Library in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland. It runs from February 21 to March 20, 2026, and features portraits of local LGBTQIA+ community members alongside vibrant banners created by young people from the Clare Youth Service.

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‘Pride in Full Colour’ at Scarriff Art Exhibition

An exhibition titled 'Pride in Full Colour' is being held at the gallery in the Edna O'Brien Library in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland. It runs from February 21 to March 20, 2026, and features portraits of local LGBTQIA+ community members alongside vibrant banners created by young people from the Clare Youth Service.

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