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Thursday, July 2, 2026 · No. 182

Alexandre Calame

All Alexandre Calame news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

1 story across Old Masters, Modern, London, and Swiss Art. Latest: National Gallery Receives Gift of Three Swiss Paintings, Including First Kauffmann History Painting.

National Gallery Receives Gift of Three Swiss Paintings, Including First Kauffmann History Painting

National Gallery Receives Gift of Three Swiss Paintings, Including First Kauffmann History Painting

On July 1, 2026, the National Gallery in London announced a gift of three paintings from Dallas-based collectors Richard and Luba Barrett, featuring the first history painting by Angelica Kauffmann to enter a UK national collection.

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