San Francisco and its surroundings come alive after a long, rainy summer. Galleries return from hiatus, and museums kick off the season. This year’s fall program brings together resistance, community, and aesthetic innovation across major institutions and smaller art spaces. Here are 10 exhibitions not to miss in the Bay Area: Mike Henderson: Truth, Love,

As part of the centennial celebrations of Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most iconic figures in the art world, the Guggenheim Museum hosts a special exhibition titled Collection in Focus | Robert Rauschenberg: Life Can’t Be Stopped from October 10, 2025, to April 5, 2026. This exhibition brings together over a dozen significant works from

Kali Theatre, in collaboration with Soho Theatre, is thrilled to announce the premiere of Gayathiri Kamalakanthan’s debut play, “Period Parrrty,” running from October 23 to November 22, 2025. This lively production offers a unique and humorous perspective on first love, queer identity, and Tamil culture. Kamalakanthan’s talent has already been recognized with a nomination for

September 13 – October 11, 2025 GR Gallery, New York The works of three distinct artists, woven with storytelling, emotional depth, and imagination, come together in the FREAKS exhibition. Featuring 15 paintings and sculptures by Kazy Chan, Satoru Koizumi, and Suanjaya Kencut, the exhibition invites viewers into a strange, captivating, and thought-provoking universe. Referencing Tod

The Seagull: A Bold Exploration of Censorship is a daring, humorous, and thought-provoking examination of artistic freedom and the impact of censorship. This semi-autobiographical play, directed by exiled Russian artist Alexander Molochnikov, unfolds as a play within a play. The story follows Kon, a theatre director passionate about reimagining Chekhov’s The Seagull. Just as his

Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by a striking painting of a woman holding an oversized palette, positioned before an incomplete artwork marked with numbers. Her steady gaze meets yours; her rich, dark skin sharply contrasts with the swipe of white paint she highlights with her brush. This moment encapsulates the artist’s intention, showcasing her

Award-winning theatre company The Faction presents a daring reinterpretation of Patricia Highsmith’s classic novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley. “Ever feel like you’re being watched?” For those who may not be familiar with the story, The Talented Mr. Ripley revolves around Tom Ripley (Ed McVey), a young New Yorker ensnared in a web of unscrupulous dealings

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is thrilled to announce the return of its Photobook Fest, featuring an array of publishers and extended hours! Taking place from October 2 to 5, this year’s festival will showcase over 70 publishers throughout our café, shop, museum, and school, located at 84 Ludlow Street on Manhattan’s Lower East

Ireland’s biennial contemporary art event, EVA International, is unfolding across various venues in Limerick for its 41st edition. The biennial’s “Guest Programme,” curated in collaboration with Eszter Szakács, is titled It Takes a Village. Drawing inspiration from the proverb, the program centers on themes of collaboration, social justice, and historical repair. Participants include artists such

📍 Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens ⏳ Until November 2, 2025 South African-born, Amsterdam-based artist Marlene Dumas makes her debut solo museum exhibition in Greece at the Museum of Cycladic Art. Cycladic Blues juxtaposes Dumas’ body-centric work with a curated selection of archaeological artifacts spanning from the Neolithic to the Classical period. Organized in collaboration

Former Children’s Laureate, poet, and author Michael Rosen is set to debut his new one-man show, Getting Through It, at The Old Vic on Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m. This London premiere promises to be a powerful and deeply personal combination of monologues and poetry, delving into themes of love, loss, and mortality. The

SUNY New Paltz is excited to present its 2025 Composium, a three-day event running from September 18 to 20, featuring a wide array of workshops, talks, and exhibitions centered around sustainability in the arts. This year’s keynote speech, titled “Sustainability as a Collaborative Practice,” will be given by interdisciplinary artist One Hundred Just. He will

New rehearsal photos of Nicola Roberts, best known from the BRIT Award-winning pop group Girls Aloud, have been unveiled as she gears up for her role in the West End production of *Hadestown*. Robert will portray Persephone in a limited engagement from September 16, 2025, to January 18, 2026, at London’s Lyric Theatre. She joins

Watford Palace Theatre is gearing up to reopen its doors this September, unveiling a brand new creative space and an exciting autumn lineup. This season is filled with an energetic variety of theatre, comedy, music, and dance, catering to audiences of all ages. The festivities begin on September 4th with a performance by The Illegal

After 27 years at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Masterclass Theatre Trust is embarking on an exciting new journey. This September 2025, the theatre education charity will relocate to Seven Dials Playhouse, unveiling a new name and visual identity in the process. Now known as the Masterclass Theatre Trust, the organization will debut a refreshed logo

Production photos have been unveiled for Back to the Future: The Musical, featuring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown, who will be performing for a limited time until November 3rd. Joining him is TikTok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson, making her professional stage debut as Lorraine Baines. Conley and Jepson are supported by a talented cast

The world premiere of 13 Going on 30 – The Musical is fast approaching, and producers have just shared the first rehearsal photos, giving us a sneak peek at the cast ahead of its opening at the Manchester Opera House. This eagerly awaited production, inspired by the beloved 2004 romantic comedy, is set for a

Ed McVey (known for The Crown on Netflix) and Maisie Smith (from EastEnders on BBC) are currently rehearsing for the highly anticipated UK tour of The Talented Mr. Ripley, set to premiere at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on September 4. This production adapts Patricia Highsmith’s renowned 1955 novel, bringing its chilling narrative to life

The Old Vic has announced the complete cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe. Under the direction of Artistic Director Matthew Warchus, the production will run from September 23 to November 1, with the press night scheduled for October 8. In just 90 minutes, spanning

Full Frontal Theatre, a female-led company dedicated to combating misogyny, presents a powerful critique in Sadie Pearson’s play. The standout moments occur when actress Merida Beasley breaks through the predominantly male narrative to share visceral, impassioned stories about violence against women. Her characterization as simply “Woman” isn’t a mistake—it’s a pointed commentary on her lack

More than a million people flocked to the Louvre’s inaugural fashion exhibition, ‘Louvre Couture,’ which concluded on Sunday. This exceptional exhibition showcased masterpieces from the Louvre’s decorative arts collection alongside significant contemporary fashion pieces dating from the 1960s to 2025. Spanning nearly 9,000 square meters, it displayed around 100 fashion items and accessories lent by

Portrait art has always been a somewhat deceptive medium. A good portrait gives the viewer a sense of glimpsing the subject’s essence, but to truly know a person, one must see them from birth to death, through all significant life stages and in relation to their most important connections. Artist John Clang is renowned for