On October 1, Iryna Fedorenko, a Ukrainian contemporary artist, also known as SEMIRA, opened a new art show at Munich’s fashionable art space – Graf Rumford. The new exhibition is titled “Different,” meaning an in-depth exploration of creative differences and diverse artistic angles guiding artists’ self-expression. The art show, which unites Ukrainian and global talent, is accessible free of charge and can be viewed at Graf Rumford until October 13, 2025.

The fall season is always active in the European art landscape, with many events, festivals, and art fairs attracting global audiences. Next week, an audacious art event starts in the Italian city of Salerno, turning it into a cultural hub for art connoisseurs and creatives. The Salerno Biennale of Contemporary Art will open its doors on October 18, 2025, and will run through November 2, 2025.

Mexico City has many temples to Frida Kahlo, a talented artist with a tragic destiny, who lived and worked there. One of the best-known locations to pay tribute to Kahlo’s legacy has traditionally been Casa Azul, a house where the artist lived with her husband, Diego Rivera. Yet, a recent opening of Museo Casa Kahlo, just a few blocks away from the world-famous Casa Azul (featured image), promises to add more tourist and art highlights to the city.

This fall, residents and visitors of Munich have a unique opportunity to attend Iryna Fedorenko’s new exhibition titled “Mehr als Worte (More Than Words).” The show started at SchauRaum im Ackermannbogen on September 17, 2025, and will be held until September 27, 2025. “Mehr als Worte” features Fedorenko’s works created in the period from her forced emigration in 2022 until the present day, with some fresh paintings never displayed before.

Fall is traditionally an active season in the art sphere, with art dealers and collectors returning from summer vacations hungry for new presentations and purchases. It is always packed with exciting art events, and one of them is now being held in Taormina, Sicily. On September 13, Taimeless Art Gallery opened a new art exhibition titled “A Journey Through Cultures and Creativity,” which pushes the boundaries of art representation and offers an immersive intercultural experience with global narratives of four contemporary artists.

A new collaboration has been recently announced between Sotheby’s auction house and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. According to Sotheby’s, the auctions will feature some of the best items that the company has to offer, including top-quality jewelry, fine watches, and cutting-edge automobiles. The ambitious project aimed at the Gulf collectors and international clientele will involve a series of exclusive sales held as part of Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week. Auctions will take place from December 3 to December 5.

Heated debates have recently unfolded regarding the planned loan of the famous tapestry from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy, France, which will be exhibited at the British Museum in 2026. Critics worry that the tapestry is too old and fragile to make it to the destination unharmed. A petition has even been launched in France, where the Bayeux tapestry is permanently exhibited, saying that the French President must abandon the project.

Vian Borchert is an established New York-based artist, but her signature abstract expressionist paintings are known far beyond the city’s borders. The new art season has already been marked by a series of exhibitions featuring Vian Borchert’s art, which we are pleased to share with you.