The annual photography festival held in Arles from July to October spans over 50 official exhibitions, dozens of off site shows, and a range of institutional collaborations. One of the pleasures of visiting the festival is the mix of established and emerging artists presented, from some of the biggest names in photography to artists at the start of their careers…
Read MoreEvery summer, the charming city of Arles in south-west France becomes a mecca for photographers and photography-lovers. Lucien Clergue, Michel Tournier and Jean‑Maurice Rouquette founded the annual photography festival Les Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles in 1970 and it remains…
Read MoreLocated in the picturesque mountain town of Mougins, an artist hotspot once home to Picasso and many others, FAMM (Femmes Artistes du Musée de Mougins) was founded by collector Christian Levett in 2024 and is exclusively dedicated to women artists…
Read MoreRoskilde Festival, the largest and longest-running festival in Denmark, has just opened the gates of its 54th edition. Here’s what you need to know about…
Read MoreZurich Art Weekend returns from 12–14 June 2026, bringing together more than 70 museums, galleries, foundations and independent art spaces across the city…
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCarmen Joubert is a curator at the Norval Foundation and recently curated Interior Weather, a collaboration with Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. We had a chat with her about the project, her approach to working within the Mount Nelson’s historic interiors, and her perspective on the current contemporary art scene in Cape Town…
Read MoreThe Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) presents Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form, an exhibition examining the philosophical and material foundations of Korean ceramics through the city of Icheon. We speak with co-curator Jaemin Cha about her curatorial process, the development of Korean ceramics, and the importance of intercultural dialogue….
Read MoreSova, a new wine and vinyl bar, has opened in Notting Hill, moments from Portobello Road, in the former ZIMA site. It focuses on low-intervention wines alongside Slavic-inspired small plates…
Read MoreGaucho is hosting Sonido Sessions: free-flowing brunches in partnership with Patrón. For £55, guests can enjoy expertly-mixed cocktails and a special selection of brunch dishes…
Read MoreA 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….
Read MoreFaithfull passed away in January 2025, and this album now lends its title to a new documentary film that seeks to reassess her legacy on her own terms…
Read MoreEurope’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…
Read MoreNow 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…
Read MoreSeeds of Hate and Hope at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, is a powerful exhibition examining how violence, ideology and trauma are created, spread and remembered…
Read MoreThere are electronic music festivals, and then there’s Houghton. Tucked away in the forests of Houghton Hall in Norfolk, this artist-led weekender has built a cult reputation since its debut in 2017 thanks to its unique 24-hour music licence, carefully curated lineup, and the absence of phone signal…
Read MoreNow in its twelfth year, the K-Music Festival has become the UK’s leading celebration of Korean music, showcasing some of the country’s most forward-thinking artists in London each autumn. Running from 1 October to 20 November, the 2025 edition spans major venues including the Barbican, Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall and Kings Place…
Read MoreAll Points East 2025 returned to Victoria Park, East London, as one of the capital’s must-visit summer festivals. The event featured six stages, a 50,000-strong crowd, and a mix of global headliners, cult favourites, and emerging talent. Our team joined the action to bring you the full rundown from this unforgettable day…
Read MoreThere are electronic music festivals, and then there’s Houghton. Tucked away in the forests of Houghton Hall in Norfolk, this artist-led weekender has built a cult reputation since its debut in 2017 thanks to its unique 24-hour music licence, carefully curated lineup, and the absence of phone signal…
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