In 1989, Paris’ Magiciens de la Terre foreshadowed much of what followed. By bypassing national pavilions and placing artists from around the world side by side, it anticipated the decentralized, global format of today’s biennials.
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Among the world’s best art fairs, Frieze London and Frieze Masters brought collectors, curators, critics, and artists from around the world to Regent's Park from October 14 to 18, 2026.
With more than 240 exhibitors, The Armory Show 2026 took place at New York’s Javits Center from September 24 to 27, marking the 32nd edition of this popular art fair and highlighting a wide range of artists, practices, and viewpoints. This year, the Caribbean and its diaspora served as a unifying theme throughout the fair, centered on María Elena Ortiz’s Focus section and extending into gallery exhibitions, performances, and the broader program.
Hosting some 90,000 visitors from June 15-21, the 2026 edition of Art Basel showcased 290 galleries from 43 countries and territories, featuring a diverse range of works, including Modern and postwar masterpieces, historical rediscoveries, contemporary and emerging positions, large-scale installations, and cross-media practices.
Venice is a city of many wonders, and when the International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opens in the Floating City every two years, those wonders are multiplied exponentially. The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia—“In Minor Keys” by Artistic Director Koyo Kouoh—is no exception.
Frieze New York returned to The Shed in New York, May 13–17, for its 15th edition, featuring 68 galleries from 26 countries, with a strong presence of Central and South American galleries. Throughout the week, the fair attracted 25,000 visitors from 75 countries.
Since its start in 2009, Independent has been called the art world’s favorite art fair, and this year, there will be a lot more to like as it expands with a pair of major moves. This month, Independent’s contemporary art fair will migrate from its Tribeca digs to the much larger Pier 36 on the Lower East Side.
Returning for its 22nd edition, SP-Arte 2026 featured 180 exhibitors including national and international art galleries and design studios, museums, independent spaces, and publishers spread across three floors of the iconic Bienal Pavilion, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in São Paulo’s Ibirapuera Park, from April 8 to 12, 2026.
One year after the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles, Frieze closed its seventh annual fair in the City of Angels with genuine optimism. More than 32,000 visitors from over 45 countries flocked to the white tent setup at Santa Monica Airport to host approximately 100 galleries.
One of the most lively and engaging events on the international art scene, Mexico City Art Week made its return with Zona Maco leading the way, followed by Feria Material, Salón ACME, CLAVO, and Unique Design X—making the cosmopolitan capital the place to be at the start of February.
