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Art
Exhibitions on the Radar
From the modern to the contemporary, a look at art exhibitions that reveal the wide spectrum of creativityin today’s art world
Seoul
When Humor Becomes a Cultural Icon – Philippe Geluck
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Korea-Belgium diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Belgium in Seoul is hosting an exhibition that delves into the world of Philippe Geluck, the creator of the beloved Belgian national character, “Le Cat.” Geluck is a major figure in European contemporary art who has expanded humor beyond mere laughter into a realm of philosophical reflection and public art. This exhibition brings together original drawings, paintings and prints, offering a multifaceted experience of the humor, philosophy and expansive visual language embodied in the iconic character Le Cat.
- Beaux-Arts Gallery
- 3.4 - 3.927
New York
Whitney Biennial 2026
The Whitney Biennial, the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States, will feature 56 artists and collectives, offering a comprehensive look at the state of American art today. Without a single, overarching theme or declarative message, the biennial will instead loosely weave together various forms of relationships — those that connect different species and unite families and communities, as well as geopolitical dynamics, the affinity between technology and humans, shared myths, and the underlying infrastructure that sustains society. The curators aim not to provide definitive answers but to highlight the state of our transitional times, emphasizing a feeling that is at once tense and tender, humorous and anxious.
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- 3.8 – 8.23
Sydney
The 25th Biennale of Sydney – Rememory
The Sydney Biennale unfolds across the entire city under the theme Rememory, exploring how memories are both erased and recalled. Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi has gathered artists from Australia and around the world to explore the themes of memory, identity, belonging and community, not through a unitary narrative but in a rich, multi-layered visual language. By placing the voices of First Nations artists and diaspora communities at the forefront, the exhibition does more than just recreate the past; it encourages us to rethink history from contemporary perspectives. Admission is free.
- 5 venues across the city
- 3.14 – 6.14
Paris
Henri Rousseau, The Ambition of Painting
This large-scale retrospective shines a light on Henri Rousseau, an artist who occupies a truly unique position in the history of French painting. Organized in collaboration with the Barnes Foundation, this exhibition brings together around 50 of Rousseau’s works, offering a look at his career in its historical context and exploring how he established his place within the art world.
- Musée de l’Orangerie
- 3.25 - 7.20
Wonju
Lee Bae
Lee Bae is a leading Korean artist who has built a distinctive body of work using charcoal as his primary material. In 2023, he installed Issu du Feu, a monumental charcoal sculpture approximately 6.5m tall, at the Channel Gardens outside New York’s Rockefeller Center, becoming the first Korean artist to present a work in this iconic public space. This exhibition surveys more than 50 years of his artistic practice, revealing the essence of Lee Bae’s work through an immersive dialogue between nature and architectural space.
- Museum SAN
- 4.7 – 12.6
Festival
Spring Festivals
Flower festivals from around the world that herald the start of spring
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Flower Show
Held every March in Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park, the Hong Kong Flower Show is known as the region’s largest horticultural event. This year’s flower is the stock (Matthiola incana) and exhibitors from around the world will showcase large-scale floral sculptures and gardens in its honor. Visitors can enjoy the all-pervading scent of stock’s elegant blooms lingering in the spring air.
- 3.20 – 3.29
Washington, D.C.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
This historic festival traces its roots back to 1912, when Japan gifted the city 3,000 cherry trees as a symbol of friendship. Each year, tourists and locals alike visit the festival, hoping to see the area around the Tidal Basin awash in cherry blossoms. The festival has grown to be more than just flower viewing, with a wide array of public events including a grand parade, a kite flying competition and Japanese cultural experiences.
- 3.20 – 4.12
Lisse
Keukenhof Tulip Festival
Located in the Dutch town of Lisse, Keukenhof is the world’s largest flower garden. Open for about eight weeks each year, from late March to mid-May, millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths burst into bloom during this period. Once a 19th-century aristocratic garden, this space has become a definitive symbol of spring in the Netherlands.
- 3.19 – 5.10
Korea
Nonsan
Nonsan Strawberry Festival
Korean strawberries are a favorite at home and abroad, and Nonsan, the nation’s largest strawber¬ry-producing region, hosts a magnificent festival in their honor every spring. Now a major agricul¬tural festival in Korea, this year’s event will serve as a preview of the upcoming World Strawberry Industry Expo 2027. Visitors can enjoy a variety of programs, including a hands-on fruit harvesting experience and a straw¬berry dessert café.
- 3.26 – 3.29
Jinhae
Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
The Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is known as Korea’s largest cherry blossom festival, held every spring in Jinhae, a district in the southeastern city of Changwon. Visitors flock to see the cherry blossom paths along Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station, and restricted naval sites such as the Republic of Korea Naval Academy are opened to the public during the festival period.
- 3.27 – 4.5
Gochang
Gochang Green Barley Field Festival
Since its first edition in 2004, this local celebration has established itself as one of Korea’s leading agricultural festivals. Taking place across Gochang-gun County’s barley fields spanning around 770,000m² of farmland, visitors can walk between the shimmering green barley fields, taking photos along the way. Festival attendees can also find food booths and participate in activities including a scavenger hunt.
- 4.18 – 5.10
