Art shows to leave the house for in May 2026

From staged interiors and constructed landscapes to live portraits and long-term collaborations, this month’s exhibitions examine how things are created, whether that’s images, communities or identities. Across London, New York, Marrakech, and beyond, there’s a mix of approaches, with some works made over years while others come to life in real time. What connects many of these shows is a shared focus on process – how something can come into being, and what changes and evolves as ithellip; read more raquo;