May unfolds as one of the most significant moments of the international cultural calendar. From the opening of the 61st Venice Biennale to major fairs, museum exhibitions, and institutional projects across New York, London, Dubai, and beyond, the month brings together many of the conversations shaping contemporary art today.
In this edition, we begin in Venice, where ARTSA presents a private multi-exhibition program at Palazzo Nani Bernardo on the Grand Canal, featuring The Open Wound, Allochories, The Object of Desire, and Black Grass. Alongside this milestone moment, we highlight the global events, openings, and market platforms defining May 2026.
A monthly selection of exhibitions, fairs, and cultural developments from across the international art world.