THE 2026 WORLD ART AWARDS

20 BEST INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES

Each year, the WORLD ART AWARDS board chooses the best galleries in the world. Selections are based on years established, industry reputation, online buzz, location, size, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, represented artists as well as artist, client and visitor references. 

 

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Best in United Kingdom: Miart Gallery London is a spectacular 5400 sqf Contemporary and Modern Art centre located in the heart of Mayfair on St. James’s Street, London. Various sized halls on three separate floors showcase contemporary Eastern and Western art, comprising paintings, sculptures, photographs, and video pieces. Monthly exhibits feature internationally renowned and emerging global modern and contemporary artists. 2026 ARTICLE.

 

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Best in Denmark: Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) showcases installation art created by world stars of contemporary art and new talents. Housed in the magnificent old B&W welding hall renovated by architect Dorte Mandrup, CC has 7,000 m2 to exhibit technical and space-intensive formats; large total installations, performance art and monumental video works. ARTICLE COMING

 

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Best in Cyprus: Held to the highest standards of curatorial excellence, Lumière Contemporary Art Gallery creates memorable exhibitions, events, and experiences that inspire and transform. Showcasing both internationally acclaimed artists and emerging contemporary talents, the gallery plays a dynamic role in the Cypriot and international art scenes. Primarily focused on the Cypriot art market, Lumière fosters meaningful interaction between artists, art critics, journalists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in Cyprus and beyond. Representing a broad range of media, the gallery presents artists whose works are widely included in important public and private collections. 2026 ARTICLE

 

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Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie in Marrakech, Morocco is a modern and contemporary art space founded in 2016 to support and promote Moroccan and African artists on the emerging artistic scenes in Morocco and internationally. 2026 ARTICLE

 

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Best In USA: Florida: Four locations equaling 20,000 sq ft gives MAC ART GALLERIES the largest exhibition space in South Florida, and with close proximity to Art Basel & Art Miami, they are a vital part of today’s art culture. Maintains an in-house Multimedia Department complete with digital photography studio, state-of-the-art Gicleé printing facility – with computer-graphic/prepress. For over 20 years, owner Mary Ann Cohen has represented many of the world’s most accomplished and commercial artists: selling internationally to upscale hotels, restaurants, corporations, luxury cruise ships and museums. 2026 ARTICLE 

 

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Best in USA: San Antonio, Texas / Santa Fe, New Mexico: With 30 years of experience in the world of fine art, Thornwood Gallery has earned a reputation for placing high-quality work by international and national artists for residences, corporate offices, and hotels. Their stunning locations in San Antonio and Santa Fe’s famous historic Canyon Road focus on 60 of the finest artists and their work, ranging from abstract to impressionism to realism to photography to sculpture.  2025 ARTICLE 

 

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Best in Austria: In a 330m² space with a 4-meter ceiling height, CITYgalleryVIENNA showcases art by both emerging and established artists. More than 300 exhibits and up to 50 artists change at least every two weeks. The gallery is run by artists who have decades of experience in management. 2026 ARTICLE

 

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Best in Australia: For twenty years, Canberra Glassworks has presented an annual program of curated exhibitions of work by Australia’s finest glass artists. The stunning colossal structure, formerly the heritage-listed Kingston Powerhouse, contains state of the art workshops for all forms of creating studio glass. Canberra Glassworks participates in many Australian Capital Territory festivals and events such as the Heritage Festival and Science Week.   2026 ARTICLE 

 

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Best in Bulgaria: Largo Art Gallery, founded in 2008 by Nelly Valcheva and Jordan Petkov, presents contemporary works from talented Bulgarians and international artists, with a mission to support the revival of spirituality. Largo Art Gallery actively participates in the cultural life of Varna city with numerous substantial exhibitions, inspiring cultural events and the creation of sustainable and innovative projects. 2026 ARTICLE

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Best in Netherlands: VisserArtGallery showcases a strong mix of pop and street art with over 50 contemporary masters including Koen Betjes, Shepard Fairey, Ad van Hassel, Kevin, Valerian Lenud, Blundlund, KAWS, Canned, Postman, Aranka’s Art, Alessio B, BearBricks, MrXo, Opake. Partnering with corporations, they daily promote and passionately feature their artists and collections across social media, Insta, Webpage, Artsper and Catawiki.  ARTICLE COMING

 

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Best in Bolivia: With the mission is to foster artistic creativity and stimulate the development of ethics and aesthetics in art, Galerias de Arte Roca Gravato is the premier art location in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. 2026 ARTICLE

 

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Best in England: Located in the heart of London just steps away from Oxford Street, Eclectic Gallery showcases cutting-edge contemporary art. With a rotating schedule of diverse exhibitions changing every few weeks, they also publish annual catalogs of their exceptional international roster and actively participate at StART Art Fair, Personal Structures Exhibition at Palazzo Bembo in Venice, Affordable Art Fair in Battersea and Hampstead, Fresh Art Fair in Ascot, Cheltenham, and Alexandra Palace. ARTICLE COMING

 

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Best in Mexico: Galeria Corsica features a variety of contemporary Mexican paintings & sculptures. Consolidated after 24 years of being founded by Mr. Jean Pierre Renucci in the Centro of Puerto Vallarta; the Art Gallery that has changed, revolutionized and set trends in this increasingly cosmopolitan city, bringing the best Masters of Mexican Contemporary Art.  ARTICLE COMING

 

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Best in Columbia: Since its inception in 2000, Beatriz Esguerra Art has actively promoted selected Colombian artists, promoting their work both locally and on the international stage. Her dynamic platform is constantly updated with the latest exhibitions with values of permanence, transcendence, intelligence, aesthetics, harmony, and skill. Beatriz Esguerra enjoys an academic background in art history and over 35 years of experience in the art world and has opened a Miami location.  2024 ARTICLE.

 

 

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PREVIOUS WINNERS / WORLD ART AWARDS:

2023

Best in Italy: Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Best in France: The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Best in Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery
Best in UK: Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Best in Hungary: Koller Galleria
Best in Israel: Tel Aviv’s Chelouche Gallery For Contemporary Art
Best in Latvia: Galerija Romas Darzs
Best in China: DE SARTHE Gallery
Best in Sweden: Wetterling Gallery
Best in Armenia: Edvard Isabekyan Gallery
Best in Ghana: The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA)
Best in Zambia: The Henry Tayali Art Gallery
Best in Denmark: Gallery Poulsen’s
Best in Belgium: Shoobil gallery
Best in USA: CODA
Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery
Best in Spain: Galeria Azur
Best in Thailand: Lalanta
Best in Portugal: Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery
Best in Austria: Galerie Brunnhofer

2024

Best in UK: Miart Gallery London
Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie
Best in Japan: Nanzuka Underground
Best in USA / Nebraska: Kiechel Fine Art
Best in Portugal: Underdogs
Best in Georgia: UGallery
Best in USA / Utah: Ogden Contemporary Arts
Best in Israel: Corridor Contemporary
Best in USA / Arizona: Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art
Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery
Best in Czech Republic: Knupp Gallery
Best in Malaysia: The Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana
Best in USA / Iowa: Moberg Gallery
Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery
Best in USA / South Dakota: South Dakota Art Museum
Best in Latvia: Galerija Romas Darzs
Best in Australia: Bungendore Wood Works Gallery
Best in Columbia: Beatriz Esguerra Art
Best in USA / Alabama: Alabama Contemporary Art Center
Best in Chile: Isabel Aninat Gallery of Santiago 

2025

Best in Cyprus: Lumière Contemporary Art Gallery
Best in Denmark: Galleri Christoffer Egelund
Best in Hong Kong: Pekin Fine Arts
Best in Iceland: Phenomenon Art Studios & Gallery
Best in Indonesia: Baik Art
Best in Malaysia: The Gallery des Artistes / Gallery@Tropicana
Best in Morocco: Comptoir des Mines Galerie
Best in Myanmar: New Treasure Art Gallery
Best in The Netherlands: The Arden Art Gallery
Best in Nigeria: The Thought Pyramid Art Centre
Best in The Philippines: Gravity Art Space
Best in Slovenia: Visconti Fine Art
Best in Sweden: Wetterling Gallery
Best in Taiwan: 1839 Contemporary Gallery
Best in Ukraine: Art Ukraine Gallery
Best in USA: California: CODA
Best in USA: New Mexico + Texas: Thornwood Gallery
Best in USA: Colorado: Mirada Fine Art
Best in USA: Florida: MAC Art Galleries
Best in Zambia: Zeela Art Gallery & Homestay

 

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PREVIOUS WINNERS / AMERICAN ART AWARDS (2009-present):