Middelheim Museum to Host First Outdoor Solo Exhibition by Monster Chetwynd in Antwerp
The Middelheim Museum in Antwerp has announced a solo exhibition by artist Monster Chetwynd, running from May 16 to October 11, 2026.
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EndowmentMuseumMay 31
National Gallery of Art Receives $116 Million Gift from Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation for Lending Program
The National Gallery of Art has received a $116 million endowment from the Mitchell P. Rales Family Foundation to fund its "Across the Nation" lending program in perpetuity. The gift, the largest for programming in the museum's history, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Pier Luigi Nervi Foundation to Present Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki Exhibition at Palazzo Nervi Scattolin
The Pier Luigi Nervi Foundation has announced 'If All Time Is Eternally Present,' a video and architectural exhibition running from May 9 to June 7, 2026. The project features works by Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki projected onto the facade of the Palazzo Nervi Scattolin in Venice.
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Musée du Louvre to Host Comprehensive Martin Schongauer Retrospective in 2026
The Musée du Louvre will present an exhibition dedicated to Germanic artist Martin Schongauer from April 8 to July 20, 2026. The survey will feature a wide selection of drawings and engravings alongside a near-complete collection of his paintings, including the 1473 Madonna of the Rose Bower.
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Uffizi Galleries Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to 16th-Century Florentine Masterpieces
The Uffizi Galleries has inaugurated three new rooms on the second floor featuring 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their contemporaries.
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Getty Center to Undergo Major Modernization and Temporary Closure Starting March 2027
The J. Paul Getty Trust has announced a comprehensive campus-wide upgrade to the Getty Center, featuring designs by Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture, and OLIN.
Los AngelesArchitectureModernizationSustainability
M+ Announces Third Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival Supported by CHANEL in Hong Kong
M+ museum will host the third edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival (AAGFF) from May 29 to May 31, 2026, in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District.
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AppointmentMuseumMay 31
National Gallery of Art Appoints C. D. Dickerson III as Dean of Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
The National Gallery of Art has named C. D. Dickerson III as the new dean of the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, effective June 1.
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ModernMuseumMay 31
National Gallery of Art Announces 'Across the Nation' Partnership and 75th Mellon Lecturer for US 250th Anniversary
The National Gallery of Art has unveiled a series of initiatives for America’s 250th anniversary, including the 'Across the Nation' program which will loan masterpieces to 10 partner museums nationwide.
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Sadie Coles HQ Announces Upcoming Programming Featuring Arthur Jafa, Richard Prince, and Sarah Lucas
Sadie Coles HQ has detailed its upcoming schedule of exhibitions and projects across its London locations. The program includes solo presentations by Sarah Lucas, Diego Marcon, and Ugo Rondinone, alongside a collection of album covers curated from the Stefan Thull Collection.
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Fondazione Prada to Present Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince Exhibition in Venice
Fondazione Prada will host "Helter Skelter: Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince" at the Ca’ Corner della Regina in Venice from May 9 to November 23, 2026.
ExhibitionContemporaryVenicePhotography
FairMay 31
TEFAF Maastricht 2026 to Feature Global Art and Antiques Dealers
The TEFAF Maastricht art fair is scheduled to take place in May 2026, bringing together international dealers specializing in Old Masters, modern art, and antiques. The event will run from May 28 through May 31, 2026, at the MECC Maastricht.
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SFMOMA Names CrossLypka, Em Kettner and Chanell Stone as 2026 SECA Art Award Recipients
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has announced artists CrossLypka, Em Kettner, and Chanell Stone as the winners of the 2026 SECA Art Award.
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Christie's Geneva Magnificent Jewels Sale Realizes $66.5 Million
Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva concluded with a total of CHF 51,859,550 ($66,501,674). The sale took place on May 13, 2026, as part of the spring auction season in Switzerland.
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Rijksmuseum to Present 'Metamorphoses' Exhibition in Summer 2026
The Rijksmuseum has announced the upcoming exhibition 'Metamorphoses,' scheduled to run from June 19 to September 13, 2026. Preview displays related to the exhibition will be on view at the museum starting February 6, 2026.
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Christie's Appoints François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Bryan Lourd as Director
Christie's International PLC has appointed François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Non-Executive Director and Bryan Lourd as Non-Executive Director. Pinault, the Chairman of Artémis and Kering, succeeds his father François Pinault, who will remain as Honorary Chair.
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M+ to Present 'Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design' in Hong Kong
M+ museum in Hong Kong will host the interactive exhibition 'Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design' from June 27, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
ExhibitionContemporaryDesignHong Kong
Art Basel Paris Announces 2026 Exhibitor Lineup and First Program Details for Grand Palais Edition
Art Basel Paris has revealed its 2026 exhibitor list, featuring over 200 galleries from 40 countries for its fifth edition at the Grand Palais. The fair, scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, marks the first edition under the leadership of Director Karim Crippa.
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Tate Modern to Stage 60th Anniversary Performances of Yvonne Rainer’s 'Trio A' in July 2026
Tate Modern will host free live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal 1966 dance work 'Trio A' in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026.
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Mori Art Museum Announces FY2026 Schedule Featuring Solo Exhibitions by Ron Mueck and Mariko Mori
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo has released its fiscal year 2026 schedule, headlined by major solo surveys of Australian sculptor Ron Mueck and Japanese artist Mariko Mori.
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ExhibitionGalleryMay 31
Singapore Art Museum to Host First Major Southeast Asian Exhibition of Hiroshi Sugimoto
The Singapore Art Museum will present 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness' from May 29 to October 4, 2026, marking the artist's first major exhibition in Southeast Asia.
ExhibitionContemporaryPhotographySingapore
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National Gallery of Art to Launch First Exhibition Exploring Photography and Resource Extraction
The National Gallery of Art will present 'Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography,' the first exhibition to examine the relationship between resource extraction and American photography over a 200-year period.
ExhibitionPhotographyModernContemporary
Washington, DCMuseumMay 31
National Gallery of Art Announces 2026 Jazz in the Garden Series and Lottery Registration System
The National Gallery of Art will launch its summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden: American Sounds, on May 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The program features a diverse range of genres including indie soul-funk, bluegrass, and salsa, and introduces informal dance lessons on select dates.
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AwardMuseumMay 31
National Gallery of Art Wins Seven Webby Awards Following Viral 'Museum Rizzler' Social Media Series
The National Gallery of Art has received seven 2026 Webby Awards for its digital content, including the viral "Museum Rizzler" series featuring curator Alison Luchs.
AwardContemporaryNew MediaWashington, DC
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BAMPFA to Present California Debut of Meriem Bennani’s 'Life on the CAPS' Video Trilogy
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) will host the California debut of Meriem Bennani’s video trilogy, 'Life on the CAPS', from May 6 to August 23, 2026.
ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaCalifornia
ExhibitionGalleryMay 31
Sarah Lucas to Feature in 'SUSPECTS' Exhibition at Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles
The Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles has announced 'SUSPECTS – Van Gogh, Tricksters & Co.', a group exhibition featuring artist Sarah Lucas. Running from May 22 to October 18, 2026, the show examines the 'trickster' archetype in art, focusing on themes of dissidence and provocation.
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TEFAF and Bank of America Award 2026 Restoration Grant to Minneapolis Institute of Art for Medici Tapestry
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) and Bank of America have selected the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) as the 2026 recipient of the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund.
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TEFAF New York 2026 Opens at Park Avenue Armory Featuring Antiquities and Modern Art
TEFAF New York launched its 2026 edition at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring a selection of antiquities, modern, and contemporary art. The fair is scheduled to run through May 19, 2026.
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ARCOlisboa 2026 to Launch Digital Viewing Rooms for 8th Edition on May 29
ARCOlisboa has announced the launch of its digital Viewing Rooms starting May 29, 2026, to coincide with the fair's 8th edition. The platform will provide digital access to artworks, participating galleries, and specific curatorial projects.
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SFMOMA to Present 'Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal' Exhibition in 2026
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host an exhibition centered on Henri Matisse's 1905 painting 'Femme au chapeau' from May 16 through September 13, 2026.
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Rijksmuseum Announces New Acquisitions and Loans Supported by Vereniging Rembrandt and City of Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has confirmed several new additions to its collection through acquisitions and long-term loans. The City of Amsterdam has provided works on loan, while the Vereniging Rembrandt and the M.B.T. de Groot Family/Rijksmuseum Fonds supported specific purchases.
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Frieze New York 2026 Concludes with 25,000 Visitors and Strong Sales Amid Challenging Market
The 15th edition of Frieze New York closed at The Shed with 25,000 visitors and significant transactions, including two El Anatsui works sold by White Cube for a combined $4.1 million.
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TEFAF New York 10th Anniversary Fair Opens with Seven-Figure Sales and Strong Institutional Engagement
The twelfth edition of TEFAF New York opened at the Park Avenue Armory on May 14, 2026, featuring nearly 90 international galleries across modern art, antiquities, and design.
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Musée du Louvre to Host Cypriot Archaeology Exhibition Featuring 16 Major Loans
The Musée du Louvre will present 'Cyprus at the Louvre' from February 11 to June 22, 2026, featuring 16 artifacts on loan from the Department of Antiquities in Cyprus.
ExhibitionOld MastersParisArchaeology
Musée du Louvre to Present Major Sculpture Exhibition Pairing Michelangelo and Rodin in 2026
The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will host a major exhibition exploring the sculptural dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.
ExhibitionOld MastersModernParis
Art Basel Announces Venice Pop-Up Exhibitions to Coincide with Biennale
Art Basel has unveiled a series of off-site exhibitions across Venice featuring contemporary artists in historic and industrial venues. The programming runs concurrently with the Venice Biennale and includes site-specific installations in grand houses and former industrial sites.
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M+ Announces Cinema Spring Edition Featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto and Lee Bul Programs in Hong Kong
M+ museum in Hong Kong has unveiled its Cinema Spring Edition, running from April to June 2026, featuring the world premiere of the newly restored 1992 film Cageman by Jacob Cheung.
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Mori Art Museum to Host Ron Mueck Solo Exhibition in Collaboration with Fondation Cartier
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, in partnership with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, will present a solo exhibition of sculptor Ron Mueck from April 29 to September 23, 2026.
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Walker Art Gallery to Present John Akomfrah’s British Pavilion Commission 'Listening All Night To The Rain'
The Walker Art Gallery will host 'Listening All Night To The Rain' by Sir John Akomfrah from May 16 to August 31, 2026.
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