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London is open for art lovers! Ten shows to see at Gallery Weekend 2026More than 120 galleries are taking part in London Gallery Weekend (5-7 June 2026). Here are the shows not to miss
By Emi Eleode Published
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At Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Angel Otero infuses paintings with a dreamy magical realismIn his first UK exhibition, ‘Agua Salada', the Puerto Rican artist celebrates the significance of place
By Nargess Banks Published
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In Venice, Michael Armitage's paintings are an emotional retelling of the political climateFor The Promise of Change at Palazzo Grassi - Pinault Collection, Michael Armitage presents 45 paintings spanning a decade, using his dreamlike visual language to navigate Kenyan politics, migration, violence and myth with unsettling emotional force
By Gameli Hamelo Published
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Behind the scenes of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘The Cure’ music video: ‘I cannot stress enough that the entire hospital is made out of arts and crafts’The latest release from the pop superstar's upcoming album features a video which celebrates all things handmade. Hannah Silver meets the creators.
By Hannah Silver Published
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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in June 2026Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from diving into the history of the World Cup at Torrance Historical Society & Museum to Yoko Ono celebrated at The Broad
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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‘Backrooms’ and the sinister architecture of liminal spaces: the new movie redefining horrorWhat if the villain in a horror movie wasn’t a monster, but a place? Inspired by an internet urban legend and created by a 20-year-old from his bedroom, ‘Backrooms’ turns the fear of empty, ‘in-between’ spaces into one of the year’s most disturbing films
By Anna Solomon Published
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Andrew Heard's provocative post-pop art is ripe for rediscoveryA new exhibition shines a spotlight on a queer British artist who refined his own iconoclastic style in the 1980s and early 1990s
By Nick Levine Published
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Jack White on his first art exhibition: 'You have to get your ego out of the way'The White Stripes and Raconteurs frontman reinvents the detritus of life for his first art exhibition, 'These Thoughts May Disappear', at Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery in London
By Hannah Silver Published
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Stanley Donwood on his show with Thom Yorke in Venice: ‘These drawings… they’re not planned’Donwood takes us inside his latest collaboration with the Radiohead frontman as their exhibition, ‘No Go Elevator (not without no keycard)’, is on show in Venice
By Craig McLean Published
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Step into photographer Annie Collinge's sweet and sinister domestic worldIn her new book, 'Ask Alexa when we are all gonna die tomorrow :-)', Annie Collinge turns her offbeat gaze to parenthood
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Meet Patrick Rosal, the resident poet at Guggenheim New York who wants to bring the community togetherNewly announced poet-in-residence Patrick Rosal considers the power of water in his new role
By Hannah Silver Published
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Barry X Ball marries classical art with technical methodologies on a monastic island in VeniceIn Venice, ‘The Shape of Time’ sees Barry X Ball unveil 23 sculptures on The Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore
By Hannah Silver Published
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In London, Hauser & Wirth offers a rare glimpse into Francis Picabia’s experimental worldNew exhibition ‘Francis Picabia. Expanding Horizons’ unites five decades of the artist’s work
By Nargess Banks Published
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Meet Marina Abramović’s favourite new band: emerging indie group Mary In The JunkyardSouth London trio Mary In The Junkyard are building one of indie’s strangest and most imaginative new worlds – winning fans in both the music scene and the art world
By Lisa Wright Published
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Enjoy a summer of Moomin at the New York Botanical GardenTove Jansson’s whimsical Moominvalley world is celebrated with a vibrant, interactive installation
By Tianna Williams Published
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Inside Bulgari's considered and long-term partnership with the Venice BiennaleThe Venice Biennale has appointed an exclusive partner for the first time in Bulgari, and it's a relationship that will continue until 2030. From Lotus L Kang’s atmospheric pavilion takeover to Monia Ben Hamouda’s neon interventions, Bulgari’s Biennale debut spans Venice’s past and present
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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In New York, Alex Israel begs the question, Where is My Mind?At Pace Prints, Alex Israel's intimate works reveal the inner workings of his brain
By Carole Dixon Published
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Fashion favourite Poppy Jones’ artworks are an eclectic mix of textiles, photography and watercoloursThe artist nods to her father – former Vanity Fair photographer Dafydd Jones – in muted and beautiful works
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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At 1-54 New York 2026, Afro-Brazilian art takes centre stage for the first timeThe fair’s focus on spotlighting contemporary art from the African diaspora is expanding
By Gameli Hamelo Published
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In Venice, it's the tourists who have caught Hernan Bas' eyeIn Venice for the Biennale? Don't miss at Hernan Bas' exhibition, The Visitors, at Ca’ Pesaro
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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What to see at Photo London this yearPhoto London ( 14-17 May 2026) is back for its eleventh edition, this time in a brand new location, showcasing more artists, more galleries and new film
By Tianna Williams Published
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Legendary London bookshop Claire de Rouen opens a new Shoreditch spaceInside the new outpost, designed as a hub for London's established and emerging artists to find inspiration and share ideas.
By Mary Cleary Published
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In Antwerp, families come in all shapes and sizes‘Families’ at FOMU, Antwerp, peels back the layers on the traditional family unit
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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‘In Minor Keys’: discover the themes that define the 61st Venice Biennale exhibitionCurated by the late Koyo Kouoh and realised by her team, the main exhibition of the 2026 Venice Biennale offers a sensory and poetic approach to contemporary art
By Amah-Rose Abrams Published
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Lina Lapelyte takes over Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin with 400,000 wood cubesThe artist’s exhibition and performance, ‘We Make Years Out of Hours’, invites visitors to slow down and build
By Harriet Quick Published
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‘Ian Curtis: Insight’ explores the Joy Division frontman’s short, impactful lifeAlienation and connection were at the core of Ian Curtis’ music for Joy Division. Now, a New York exhibition presents a personal perspective on the band, and how they assisted in shaping the cultural landscape of late-1970s Manchester
By Tianna Williams Published
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Koko marks 125 years with new recording studio and members’ balconyThe London venue celebrates a big anniversary with two new spaces
By Craig McLean Published


