May: The MET Gala, Frieze New York, Venice Biennale and more

May The MET Gala Frieze New York Venice Biennale and more

ICFF 21-24 May, NYC Regarded as the ‘Salone of America', ICFF is a major design fair for the latest and the best in interior and product design.icff.com

NYCxDESIGN 3 – 24 May, NYC The Big Apple's definitive citywide celebration of design includes exhibitions, installations, trade shows, talks, launches and open visits.nycxdesign.com

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Frieze New York 5 – 7 May, NYC Considered the most important art fair in New York, Frieze attracts more than 1,000 of today's leading artists for curated programmed and special commissions.frieze.com

Photo London 18-21 May, London Eighty-four of the leading galleries, specializing in photographic art, come together in a city reputed for being a hub for photography.photolondon.org

The MET Gala 3 May, NYC Hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the MET Gala is a fundraising event that witnesses the turnout of the most glamorous names in Hollywood clothed in outfits sometimes made specially for the event.

Beirut Design Week 19 – 26 May, Beirut One of the largest fairs in the Middle East and North Africa attracts more than 25,000 visitors for over 150 events in almost 100 locations around Beirut.beirutdesignweek.org

1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair 5-7 May, NYC 1:54 is entirely dedicated to art from the 54 countries that constitute Africa. The fair aims to celebrate the diversity and talent in African art and promote it on a global stage.1-54.com

Concorso D'eleganza Villa D'este 26 - 28 May, Lake Como The iconic Grand Hotel Villa D'este plays host to one of the most celebrated vintage car fairs. From the rarest classic cars to the most advanced roadsters, this is the place to see them all.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com

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Venice Biennale 10 - 12 May, Venice The 57th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale is curated by Christine Macel and revolves around the theme ‘Viva Arte Viva' and deals with the endurance and unifying ability of art.labiennale.org