Zurich Art Weekend returns from 12–14 June 2026, bringing together more than 70 museums, galleries, foundations and independent art spaces across the city…
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The 61st Venice Biennale opened on 9 May 2026 in Venice, with this year’s edition shaped around In Minor Keys, a curatorial theme conceived by the late Koyo Kouoh. The Biennale once again transforms Venice into a sprawling international exhibition, with more than 80 national pavilions taking over the Giardini, the Arsenale and sites across the city. Sofia, our arts contributor, picks her five standout national pavilions from this year’s edition.
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The theme for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, In Minor Keys, and its artists, were selected by Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh. The final form of the exhibition, however, was realised by a committee following Kouoh’s death in 2025…
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Gallery Weekend Berlin is the original gallery weekend, first launched in 2005 with a very clear ambition, to bring international collectors, curators and museum professionals out of the fair circuit and directly into the city’s galleries, where so much of the conversation actually happens. This guide, shaped by this year’s Berlin experience, will help you navigate future editions like a pro.
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Across Europe, art gallery weekends bring contemporary art into focus as cities open up their galleries, museums and independent spaces for a concentrated programme of exhibitions and events. From Gallery Weekend Berlin and Antwerp Art Weekend to Oslo, Paris and Zurich…
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Bangkok, known for its culture, food and nightlife, is fast emerging as a contemporary art hub. Alongside major events like the Bangkok Art Biennale, new spaces such as Dib Bangkok and Bangkok Kunsthalle, plus institutions like MOCA and BACC, are transforming the city into a rising centre for contemporary art in Southeast Asia…
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This year at Art Central, I decided to try something different. I slowed down. I sat down with the curator and an artist from the fair and asked them how they see a fair, and what they said really touched me and reminded me why we do the work we do…
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Local artist Orange Terry's new commission Found Faith: a chapel-like prayer pod on industrial wheels with no entrance. A work about seeking serenity in chaotic times. When I first saw it, I felt that it was asking me to slow down, to look closer, to question, to find a way in….
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Enoch is a local curator who is also an artist, who joined Art Central three years ago, right as the city reopened. When we met, he was in a very colourful suit, and his tie matched my top: golden yellow. We hadn't even said hello yet, and already we clicked on colour…
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As the 61st Venice Biennale returns from May to November 2026, the city will see a dense network of exhibitions staged across historic palazzi, museums, and foundations, extending far beyond the central exhibition and national pavilions. This is our guide to the must-see exhibitions to in Venice during the 2026 Biennale...
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Cities across the country host a wide range of galleries and museums that present the work of both established and emerging talent. Here is our guide to art galleries and museums you must see whilst in Ghana…
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A new retrospective of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid reveals a radical side to the Scandinavian master, whose impressive body of work and unique style merits wider recognition….
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Europe’s summer festival season is one of the best times to travel, with long days, warm nights and a packed calendar of music festivals across the continent. From the woodland stages of Dekmantel in the Netherlands and sunrise sets at Anjunadeep Explorations…
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Now in its 24th year, Primavera Sound Barcelona has evolved from humble origins as a one-day event in Poble Espanyol to a multi-day, mix genre, cult celebration of live music in all its glory. A loyal and ever-growing fan base flocks from around the world to Barcelona…
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Copenhagen has long been a centre for creativity and culture, where historic buildings and modern architecture provide an impressive backdrop for artistic expression. From Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek to Copenhagen Contemporary…
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From explorations of artificial intelligence and the human body to focused presentations of works on paper and ambitious surveys of design history, these are the art exhibitions not to miss in Copenhagen through spring and into summer 2026…
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The Lagos International Theatre Festival 2025 (LIFT) kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Muson Centre on 14th November. The star-studded opening night featured electrifying theatre, music, dance, and even an impromptu rap freestyle from Lagos Governor, Mr. Sanwo-Olu…
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Miami Art Week 2025 transforms the city into a global art hub, featuring Art Basel, Design Miami, top fairs, museum exhibitions, and pop-ups. From established galleries to emerging artists and installations, the week offers a dynamic snapshot of contemporary creativity across Miami Beach, Wynwood, Downtown, and the Design District…
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Amsterdam is a beautiful city to visit in the autumn, with its canals framed by colourful leaves and crisp, atmospheric streets perfect for exploring. To help plan your cultural itinerary, we’ve put together a guide to some of the art exhibitions worth visiting this season. Highlights include Sandra Mujinga’s…
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From the 6th to the 9th of November, the leading West African art fair Art X Lagos celebrates its 10th birthday at the Federal Palace on Victoria Island. Founded by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig in 2016, the fair has become an unmissable event in the global art calendar, attracting galleries from over 70 countries and participants from 170 countries since its launch…
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