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Foto Tallinn 2026 Brings 45 Artists from 15 Countries to Kai Art Center

From 18–20 September, Kai Art Center in Tallinn will host the 12th edition of Foto Tallinn, Estonia’s international contemporary photography art fair. This year’s edition brings together the work of 45 artists from 15 countries, presented by 16 galleries alongside 15 independently exhibiting artists selected through an international open call.

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Vilnius Gallery Weekend Brings Together More Than 30 Galleries and Project Spaces

From 10–13 September, the 11th Vilnius Gallery Weekend will open galleries, project spaces and art institutions across the Lithuanian capital. This year, the programme looks beyond what galleries exhibit to examine how they operate and the roles they play in artists’ careers, the art market and the city’s cultural ecosystem.

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Are Art Stars Discovered or Made?

How museums, curators, galleries and collectors shape the next generation of artists – and why identifying emerging talent has become an international race

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How Lithuania’s Aritmija and Medus Art Festivals Connect International Artists with Local Communities

At the end of July, Lithuania hosted two distinct contemporary art events – Aritmija in Merkinė and Medus in Nida. While one is an established international festival now in its sixth edition and the other the first public programme of a new artist residency, they share an interesting characteristic: both…

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Two Lithuanian Art Festivals Put Local Communities at the Centre

Today, two distinct contemporary art events open in Lithuania – Aritmija in Merkinė and Medus in Nida. While one is an established international festival now in its sixth edition and the other the first public programme of a new artist residency, they share an interesting characteristic: both bring international artists…

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Golden Lion-winning artist Lina Lapelytė brings play and sound to Hamburger Bahnhof

Lithuanian artist and composer Lina Lapelytė's major installation We Make Years Out of Hours is on view at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart in Berlin until 10 January 2027. Commissioned as the second edition of the museum's prestigious CHANEL Commission, the work invites visitors to explore the relationship between…

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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Finally Gets an Official Opening Date

After nearly two decades in development, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors to the public on 11 December 2026. Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, the museum will become the largest institution in the Guggenheim network and one of the most ambitious museum projects of recent decades.

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Photo Gallery: Estonian Academy of Arts Graduation Festival TASE ’26

We continue our annual coverage of graduation exhibitions across the Nordic and Baltic region with a photo gallery from TASE ’26, the Estonian Academy of Arts’ annual graduation festival. Bringing together bachelor’s and master’s graduation projects from the faculties of Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, and Art and Culture, TASE offers…

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Photo Gallery: Art Academy of Latvia Graduate Exhibition “Definition”

Each year, NOBA follows graduation exhibitions across the Nordic and Baltic countries, offering a unique opportunity to explore the artistic practices emerging from the region’s leading art academies. This gallery features more than 250 photographs from Definition, the Graduate Exhibition of the Art Academy of Latvia. Bringing together more than…

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Exhibition Views: Turku University of Applied Sciences Degree Exhibition 2026

This year, the Turku University of Applied Sciences degree exhibition NYTT 2026 took over various venues across Turku's old town. The exhibition showcases works by 27 graduating artists, standing out with their diverse techniques and a vibrant choice of materials. The degree projects explore and seek answers to questions surrounding…

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Spring Exhibition 2026 Returns in an Expanded Format

The annual Spring Exhibition is a traditional overview of Estonian contemporary art, presenting a fresh and diverse cross-section of artists from different generations and creative fields. This year’s annual exhibition of the Estonian Artists’ Association, Spring Exhibition 2026, is more extensive than in previous years and will take place simultaneously…

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The Nordic & Baltic Young Artist Award as a point of reference: artists shaping today’s art field

The Award has evolved into one of the region’s most influential platforms for emerging art, bringing together a wide spectrum of contemporary directions across the Nordic and Baltic countries. Its impact is reflected in how frequently laureates and participants continue on to international nominations and exhibitions.

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VV Foundation announces 2026 PAiR residents

VV Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 cohort of Pavilosta Artist in Residency (PAiR) residents- a diverse group of artists, poets, writers, and curators from around the world. The artists will work within the framework of the Liepāja – European Culture Capital 2027 programme.

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From December 13 to January 4, the Assembly Hall of the Art Academy of Latvia will host the annual student art fair–exhibition

From December 13 to January 4, the Assembly Hall of the Art Academy of Latvia will host the annual student art fair–exhibition “JAUNmarka”, taking place for the 23rd time this year. The 2025 theme — “Powerhouse of Art”— celebrates the empowering energy of art that inspires, connects, and strengthens.

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Winners announced for the region’s largest art competition – the Nordic & Baltic Young Artist Award 2025

The winners of the Nordic & Baltic Young Artist Award 2025 have been announced, celebrating the most promising emerging artists from across the region. The laureates were decided on 7 November 2025 during the jury meeting at Academy of Fine Arts, Uniarts Helsinki, which gathered representatives from eight art academies…

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