Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · No. 139

Video Art

Guggenheim New York to Screen Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s 'Zidane' Film During 2026 World Cup

Guggenheim New York to Screen Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s 'Zidane' Film During 2026 World Cup

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will present 'Zidane, a 21st century portrait' (2006) from June 11 through July 19, 2026, marking the first time the work has been shown at the institution since its acquisition.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaNew York
Walker Art Gallery to Host John Akomfrah’s Venice Biennale Commission 'Listening All Night To The Rain'

Walker Art Gallery to Host John Akomfrah’s Venice Biennale Commission 'Listening All Night To The Rain'

The Walker Art Gallery will present 'Listening All Night To The Rain' by British artist Sir John Akomfrah from May 16 to August 31, 2026. The exhibition features a series of multi-channel video installations originally commissioned for the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaLiverpool

M+ to Present Wael Shawky’s Film 'I Am Hymns of the New Temples' in Hong Kong

M+ museum will host the exhibition 'Wael Shawky: I Am Hymns of the New Temples' from 30 May to 25 October 2026. The featured 2023 video work was filmed among the ruins of Pompeii and utilizes handmade masks to explore creation myths and national narratives.

ExhibitionContemporaryHong KongNew Media
Guggenheim New York to Present Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon’s 'Zidane' During 2026 World Cup

Guggenheim New York to Present Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon’s 'Zidane' During 2026 World Cup

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will present the two-channel video installation 'Zidane, a 21st century portrait' from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaNew York
Lisson Gallery to Present US Premiere of John Akomfrah’s 'Listening All Night To The Rain'

Lisson Gallery to Present US Premiere of John Akomfrah’s 'Listening All Night To The Rain'

Lisson Gallery will host the US premiere of Sir John Akomfrah’s multi-channel installation 'Listening All Night To The Rain' starting March 4, 2026, in New York.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaNew York