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Each year, the WORLD ART AWARDS board chooses the 20 best galleries or museums in the world. Among other criteria, 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 Italy: Almost 140,000 sq ft. The most important Italian museum, the most visited, largest and best known in the world, Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi exhibits a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, as well as masterpieces of European painting, especially German, Dutch and Flemish.   USA ART NEWS ARTICLE    MEDIUM ARTICLE 

 

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Best in France: The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is located in the heart of the Presqu’île de Lyon, in the magnificent setting of a 17th century abbey and its cloister, now a sculpture garden. The encyclopedic collections of the museum present in five departments and 70 rooms, spread over 75,000 sq ft, a panorama of great civilizations and artistic schools from Antiquity to the present day. Painting, sculpture, works of art, coins and medals, graphic works: they offer an exceptional journey through 5,000 years of art and history with masterpieces by Veronese, Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Renoir , Monet, Gauguin, Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.  USA ART NEWS ARTICLE    MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Canada: 41,000 sq ft. Over 90 years, Vancouver Art Gallery has been recognized as one of North America’s most respected and innovative visual arts institutions. Not-for-profit, ground-breaking exhibitions, extensive public programs, historical and contemporary art of British Columbia, First Nations artists, Asia Pacific regions through the Institute of Asian Art, and more…    ARTICLE (coming)

 

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Best in the United Kingdom: Since 1884, Wolverhampton Art Gallery has awed and served its community with grand paintings by 18th century greats to thought provoking contemporary pieces. See 300 years of voluminous treasures, for free: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, multi-media, and more. Permanent galleries feature work by English landscape and portrait genius Gainsborough.     MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Hungary: Koller Galleria is the oldest private gallery of Hungary, situated in the Castle District of Budapest. The Gallery represents Hungarian and international contemporary and modern art, from antiques to photography, at an artistically high standard. At the top floor of the three storied atelier-house, there is a memorial room for the Hungarian artist Amerigo Tot.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Israel: For almost 40 years, Tel Aviv’s Chelouche Gallery For Contemporary Art has been one of the most prominent and leading galleries in Israel, representing both young and established Israeli artists alongside stellar international artists, displaying works in new media, video art, sculpture, painting, installation and photography. The gallery, artists and work have also established an ongoing relevant and important presence at international exhibitions, Art Fairs and biennales.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Latvia: In the very center of Liepāja, on the first floor and in the basement of the building of a former hotel built by the architect MP Berči, there is the treasure of Galerija Romas Darzs (Gallery Roma Garden). International visitors marvel at works of outstanding 20th century Liepaja artists (Valters Uzticis, Jānis Sudmalis, Artūrs Baumanis, Stanislavs Dingēlis, Kārlis Sauka, Jānis Lauva, Kārlis Lejnieks, etc. – also valuable paintings by Augustus Annus, Kārļis Fridrih Šaumanis, Jānis Gaiļis, Miķelas Golt, Egīlas Radziņas and Visvalž Ziediņas.  MEDIUM ARTICLE 

 

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DE SARTHE Gallery is a pioneering platform for boundary-pushing contemporary art from Asia. Founded in 1977, the gallery (many locations) has also had an influential international presence in Modern and Post-war art since its establishment. In 2017, on its 40th anniversary, DE SARTHE moved into the heart of Hong Kong’s thriving southside art district.   USA ART NEWS ARTICLE    MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Sweden: Founded in 1978, Wetterling Gallery is one of the leading galleries for contemporary art in Scandinavia, exhibiting highly internationally acclaimed artists (Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist and Frank Stella, etc.) as well as upcoming talented Swedish artists, in around six exhibitions annually in the large Stockholm space. Wetterling also has a showroom located in Gothenburg, they’re active in international art fairs, and produce art books and catalogues.    MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Armenia: Edvard Isabekyan Gallery was founded in 2004, opened in 2013. Edvard’s son Aram donated 28 paintings to the city of Yerevan for permanent exhibition. The large epical works show how history transforms today’s power, pride, virility and the spirit of past victory. Director Irina Isabekyan organizes events, lectures and meetings that are aimed to discover Edvard Isabekyan as a painter, writer, educator, caring citizen but foremost as a patriot.   MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Ghana: The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA) is an artist-run project space, exhibition and research hub, cultural repository and artists’ residency located in Tamale, Ghana- dedicated to art and cultural practices which emerged in the 20th Century.     MEDIUM ARTICLE 

 

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Best in Zambia: The Henry Tayali Art Gallery was named as a tribute to late artist Henry Tayali, the foremost Zambian artist recognized in the international art scene. With a social and political conscience in all his work, it reflected African nationalism, and deep concern for Africa’s urban masses uncomfortably uprooted from their traditions. The gallery was officially opened in 1995 located on Lion Lane in the Lusaka Showgrounds, and is home to authentic art from many Zambians.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Denmark: Took over an abandoned slaughterhouse in the meatpacking district of Copenhagen, where cobblestone streets lead to museum-quality exhibitions. Besides the 8-10 annual in-house shows, gallery owner Morten Poulsen is popular at international art fairs (Volta New York, Basel, Pulse Miami, Seattle Art Fair, etc.). Gallery Poulsen’s passionate young artists harness a vast array of skills in their pursuit of new storytelling languages to represent the complex forces that make up contemporary life.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Belgium: Shoobil gallery exhibits primarily Sculpture with a focus on Conceptual Art and is located at Museumstraat, Antwerp South, amidst the museums MHKA, FOMA, and KMSK. The non-profit organization founded in 2015, an initiative of Serena Baplu and Tosca Schuermans, mother and daughter.  “From an honest idealism we invest in a stage; a siding, a new way of thinking, We create a material, intellectual and social framework.”   MEDIUM ARTICLE 

 

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Best in Taiwan: The only gallery in Taiwan that has focused on the art of photography for over 14 years, Taipei-based 1839 Contemporary Gallery takes its name “from photography invention in 1839 to now.”  High-ranking artists to exhibit are Michael Kenna, Jock Sturges, Michael Wolf, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, Toshio Shibata, Kenro IZU, Eiji Ina, Yoshihiko Ito and Photographer Hal. Another 75 professional photographers from the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan and elsewhere have been beautifully showcased in the museum-like gallery here.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Spain: Galeria Azur has established a winning reputation and 5 stunning locations in just 12 years: Madrid Las Letras (Spain), Madrid Chueca (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Miami (USA), Buenos Aires (Argentina). The modern-and-contemporary global galleries’ solo and group exhibitions promote emerging and established artists in conceptual art, installation, sculpture, abstract, geometric, figurative painting, as well as contemporary photography.   USA ART NEWS ARTICLE    MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Thailand: ‘Lalanta’ is translated from the Thai word meaning ‘beauty in abundance’. Since its inception in 2006, La Lanta Fine Art has become one of the most successful galleries in Thailand with strong presence in international art fairs in major cities including Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York, Miami, and Basel. The gallery offers contemporary artworks by internationally acclaimed artists and also up-and-coming artists.  MEDIUM ARTICLE 

 

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Best in Portugal: Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery appeared in 2017, adding one more reference to the art map of Lisbon. Located in Alvalade, in an old store of Edifício América, it was transformed into a stunning 2,400 sq ft museum-like showplace, with two floors allowing the creation of different circuits and exhibition room. The Gallery presents emerging artists, both Portuguese and foreign, and avidly participates in national and international art fairs, presenting various interdisciplinary projects.  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

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Best in Austria: 26 years ago, Elisabeth and Stefan Brunnhofer founded Galerie Brunnhofer, which shows contemporary, young art with a focus on painting, sculpture and installation.  The Gallery gives artists the opportunity to position themselves on the global art market, further expanded through cooperation with international galleries, especially in Germany and the USA, and Brunnhofer’s powerful presence at international art fairs (Cologne, Frankfurt, London, Miami, Berlin and Los Angeles, etc.).  MEDIUM ARTICLE

 

 

 

 

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The most beautiful galleries.   The most beautiful artworks.

 

2023 is the first year of the WORLD ART AWARDS (.net) which annually selects the 20 Best Galleries in the world who vote on art submitted from all countries…

(similar to what we have done for 15 years with AMERICAN ART AWARDS which annually selects the 20 Best Galleries & Museums in USA who then vote on art submitted from all countries).

 

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See AMERICAN ART AWARDS pages for an idea on what to expect on these pages.

 

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PREVIOUS WINNING GALLERIES ON THIS SITE

ALABAMA
Alabama Contemporary Art Center
Monty Stabler Galleries

ALASKA
Annie Kaill’s Premier Fine Art Gallery

ARIZONA
Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art
Bentley Gallery
Exposed Gallery
The Paulina Miller Gallery

ARKANSAS
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Stephano’s Fine Art Gallery
The Cantrell Gallery

CALIFORNIA
Exclusive Collections Galleries
Revolver Gallery
CODA Gallery
The Mcloughlin Gallery
David Streets Gallery

COLORADO
Mirada Fine Art
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Clyfford Still Museum
Colorado Fine Arts Center At Colorado College

CONNECTICUT
Bruce Museum
Westside River Gallery
Cavalier Galleries

DELAWARE
The Delaware Contemporary 

FLORIDA
Mac Art Galleries
LIK Fine Art Miami
LIK Fine Art Key West
Art Fusion Galleries
City Loft Art
Wolfgang Roth & Partners Fine Art Gallery

GEORGIA
Westobou Gallery
Hathaway Contemporary Gallery
Tew Galleries

HAWAII
Sunshine Arts  
LIK Fine Art Lahaina
LIK Fine Art Maui

IDAHO
Prichard Art Gallery
Painter’s Chair Fine Art Gallery

ILLINOIS
Trickster Art Gallery
Komechak Art Gallery
The Leigh Gallery

INDIANA
Haan Mansion Museum Of Indiana Art
Lubeznik Center For The Arts
Grunwald Gallery Of Art
CCA Gallery

IOWA
Moberg Gallery

KANSAS
Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery
Eva Reynolds Fine Arts
The Rice Gallery Of Fine Art

KENTUCKY
E&S Gallery
Fine Art Firm
Ann Tower Gallery

LOUISIANA
Arthur Roger Gallery   
Newcomb Art Museum
Octavia Gallery

MAINE
Portland Museum Of Art
Farnsworth Art Museum
Mast Cove Gallery
June Fitzpatrick Gallery

MARYLAND
Annapolis Marine Art Gallery
Divergence Fine Art

MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Sculptors Gallery
Quidley & Company
Michelson Gallery
Diana Levine Fine Art

MICHIGAN
Lafontsee Galleries
Art Leaders Gallery
Park West Gallery

MINNESOTA
Modern Artifact
Doubletake Gallery

MISSISSIPPI
The Ohr-O’keefe Museum Of Art
Brown’s Fine Art
Negrotto’s Gallery & Custom Framing
Southern Breeze Gallery

MISSOURI
University Of Missouri Museum Of Art And Archeology
Hilliard Gallery
Kemper Museum Of Contemporary Art

MONTANA
Dana Gallery
Depot Gallery

NEBRASKA
Kiechel Fine Art
The Burkholder Project
Lewis Art Gallery

NEVADA
The Metropolitan Gallery Of Las Vegas Art Museum
Sin City Gallery
Richardson Gallery Of Fine Art
Nevada Museum Of Art 

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Rochester Museum Of Fine Arts  
Mill Brook Gallery

NEW JERSEY
Evalyn Dunn Gallery
Jkk Fine Arts And Gallery Of Modern Symbolism

NEW MEXICO
Anderson Museum Of Contemporary Art
Blue Rain Gallery      
Pippin Contemporary
Wilder Nightingale Gallery
Downey Gallery

NEW YORK
Center For Exploratory & Perceptual Arts   
Arcadia Contemporary
Spanierman Gallery
Walter Wickiser Gallery
LIK Fine Art New York

NORTH CAROLINA
Mccoll Fine Art

OHIO
Lee Hayden Gallery
Dayton Art Solutions

OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Joseph Gierek Fine Art
Avondale Galleries 
50 Penn Place Gallery

OREGON
Jordan Schnitzer Museum Of Art
Bronze Coast Gallery  
Roger Yost Bay Street Gallery

PENNSYLVANIA
James A. Michener Art Museum
Philamoca

RHODE ISLAND
RISD Museum
The Gallery At 17 Peck

SOUTH CAROLINA
Mary Martin Galleries Of Fine Art   

SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Art Museum 
Prairie Edge Fine Art Gallery

TENNESSEE
Tinney Contemporary
Bennett Galleries Nashville

TEXAS
Ao5 Gallery
Craighead Green Gallery
Jacques Lamy Art Gallery

UTAH
Utah Museum Of Contemporary Art
Logan Fine Art Gallery
The Leonardo
Southam Gallery
Meyer Gallery

VERMONT
West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park
Gallery Northstar
Vermont Fine Art Gallery

VIRGINIA
Lazare Gallery
Williamsburg Art Gallery
Chasen Galleries

WASHINGTON
Maryhill Museum Of Art
Brick Wall Photographic Gallery
Gallery IMA
Abmeyer + Wood
Artforte

WASHINGTON, DC
The Ralls Collection
LIK Fine Art Washington DC

WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia State Museum
Parkersburg Art Center

WISCONSIN
Museum Of Wisconsin Art
The Madison Museum Of Contemporary Art
Milward Farrell Fine Art
Light Ideas Gallery