The article highlights the best art exhibitions to see in Lisbon during spring and summer 2026, coinciding with ARCOlisboa 2026 and Design Week. Key shows include Rosa Barba's first major Portuguese solo exhibition at CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian, Bruno Zhu's critique of museum power structures, and group exhibitions at Pavilhão Julião Sarmento featuring works by Abramović, Neto, and Long. At MAC/CCB, notable shows include the intergenerational 'May I Help You?' with 90 artists, 'Multiple Eyes' with Patricia Domínguez, Ines Doujak, and Lubaina Himid, and a solo show by José Pedro Croft.
This matters because Lisbon is emerging as a vibrant art destination, with major institutions like CAM reopening after renovation by Kengo Kuma and presenting ambitious international programming. The diversity of exhibitions—from site-specific installations to political curatorial critiques—reflects the city's growing role in the global art calendar, attracting both specialists and general audiences. The article serves as a practical guide for art travelers and underscores Lisbon's cultural momentum in 2026.