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Image: ArtskThe Kolkata gallery joins the India Art Fair Editions in Ahmedabad on September 19–20, 2026 with Ayesha Sultana, the Chanakya School, Kanishka Raja, Kaveri Raina and Rathin Barman.
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Image: ArtskThe 33rd edition of Artissima, themed 'Fancy: A Flexible Acrobatic Body', takes place October 30 to November 1, 2026 at the Oval in Turin, with 183 galleries from 35 countries under director Luigi Fassi in his fifth year.
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Image: ArtskExhibitions · Fairs · Seoul
Mazzoleni collaborates with Massimo De Carlo on 'Italy at Frieze: The Golden Trace', the third edition of the Italian Embassy's Frieze Seoul exhibition, which opened September 1, 2026 at the ambassador's residence.
Source date ·Image: ArtskGalerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois exhibits at Contemporary Istanbul for the first time, September 23–27, 2026.
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Image: ArtskExhibitions · Public Art · Fairs · London
ArtPlugged reports that Özlem Günyol and Mustafa Kunt are showing 'Possibilities for a Sculpture' at Frieze Sculpture 2026 in Regent's Park, on view September 16 through November 1, 2026.
Image: ArtskExhibitions · Fairs · Tokyo
The Artling published a September 16 recap of TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, reviewing the Tokyo art week's September 9–12 programming.
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Image: ArtskThe Joan Mitchell canvas — the highest reported sale of the fair's VIP preview on September 24, 2026 — anchored a strong day for Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, which also placed works by Bar the, Nevelson and Andrews.
Image: ArtskThe Art Dealers Association of Canada's Canadian Art Hop 2026 runs September 24 to 27 across Canada, with over 100 commercial galleries, artist-run centres and public museums taking part. Visitors can collect passport stamps and enter contests with prizes.
Source date ·Image: ArtskThe private art investors and art market network PAIAM lists an Armory networking breakfast in New York on September 24, 2026, among its upcoming events. The gathering coincides with the fair's New York edition week.
Image: ArtskFrieze Abu Dhabi has unveiled the exhibitor lineup for its inaugural edition (19–22 November 2026) at Manarat Al Saadiyat: more than 80 galleries from 64 cities and 36 countries, with curated sections Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi and Global Futures.
Source date ·Image: ArtskFrieze has unveiled the debut programme for its first Abu Dhabi edition, running November 19–22 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Highlights include the inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award installation and a sculpture showcase on Mamsha Beach.
Source date ·Image: ArtskThe International Fine Prints and Drawings Association has announced its seventh annual Prints and Drawings Month, a series of free public programmes running throughout October 2026 with curators from the Met, Whitney, Morgan Library and Dulwich Picture Gallery.