Meg Onli and Zack Winokur to Curate 2028 Whitney Biennial
Meg Onli and Zack Winokur have been selected to curate the 2028 Whitney Biennial, the longest-running survey of American art.
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Studio Museum in Harlem Appoints Ade Omotosho as Associate Curator
The Studio Museum in Harlem announced on November 4, 2026, the appointment of Ade Omotosho as Associate Curator, effective November 16, 2026.
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Studio Museum in Harlem Announces 2026–27 Artists in Residence: Turiya Adkins, Timothy Yanick Hunter, Clifford Prince King
On October 21, 2026, the Studio Museum in Harlem announced that Turiya Adkins, Timothy Yanick Hunter, and Clifford Prince King have been selected as the 2026–27 participants in its Artist-in-Residence program.
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Bonhams Appoints Reg Brack as International Director of Watches, US
Bonhams has appointed Reg Brack as International Director of Watches, US, based in New York. Brack will lead the auction house's watches business across the United States, overseeing business development, client engagement, and strategic growth.
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Stedelijk Museum Appoints Chris Dercon and Barbera Wolfensberger to Supervisory Board
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has appointed Chris Dercon and Barbera Wolfensberger to its Supervisory Board.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Names Dr. Chassica Kirchhoff J. J. Medveckis Curator of Arms and Armor
On October 20, 2026, the Philadelphia Museum of Art announced the appointment of Dr. Chassica “Chaz” Kirchhoff as the J. J. Medveckis Curator of Arms and Armor.
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Southbank Centre Names Lawrence Power Resident Artist for 2024/25 Season
Lawrence Power has been named a Southbank Centre Resident Artist ahead of the centre's Autumn/Winter 2024/25 programme.
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V&A Appoints Jane Ellis as Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer
On October 8, 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum announced the appointment of Jane Ellis as its new Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer.
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Denzil Forrester Joins Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Roster
On October 5, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced that Denzil Forrester, a painter known for capturing the energy of London's nightlife and the tensions of the 1981 Brixton Riots, has joined its roster.
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Lisson Gallery and Gomide & Co to Represent Mira Schendel Estate
Lisson Gallery announced representation of the Estate of Mira Schendel in collaboration with Gomide & Co, São Paulo.
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Hauser & Wirth to Represent Nathanaëlle Herbelin with Xavier Hufkens
Hauser & Wirth announced representation of Paris-based artist Nathanaëlle Herbelin, in collaboration with Xavier Hufkens. Born in 1989 in Tel Aviv, Herbelin paints portraits, interiors, and landscapes that explore themes of home, memory, and belonging.
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Guggenheim New York Appoints Maria Kanakis Yang as Deputy Director
On September 25, 2026, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced the appointment of Maria Kanakis Yang as Deputy Director.
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Aguttes Names Enguerran Molmy Head of Musical Instruments & Bows Department
Aguttes announced on September 18, 2026, that Enguerran Molmy has joined the firm as head of its Musical Instruments & Bows department, succeeding Hector Chemelle.
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Aguttes Appoints Victor Hurbain as Specialist in Brussels Office
Aguttes, the French auction house, announced on September 17, 2026, that Victor Hurbain has joined its Brussels representation office as a specialist in luxury, contemporary art, and art de vivre.
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Phillips Promotes Henry Highley to Worldwide Head of Private Sales
On September 17, 2026, Phillips announced the promotion of Henry Highley to Worldwide Head of Private Sales, effective immediately.
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Rijksmuseum Appoints Barbara Borghese as Head of Conservation & Science
On September 14, 2026, the Rijksmuseum announced the appointment of Barbara Borghese (born 1971) as its new Head of Conservation & Science, effective mid-November.
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Hauser & Wirth Announces Worldwide Representation of Lucy Bull, Collaborating with David Kordansky Gallery
Hauser & Wirth has announced worldwide representation of Los Angeles-based painter Lucy Bull, working in close collaboration with David Kordansky Gallery.
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Christie's Names Remi Guillemin Global Head of Watches, Reports 39% Sales Growth
On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva. Guillemin, who previously led the Americas and EMEA watch departments, will oversee global watch auctions and private sales.
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Christie's Appoints Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches
On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva.
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The Frick Collection Appoints Caitlin Henningsen Head of Education and Public Engagement
On September 9, 2026, The Frick Collection announced the appointment of Caitlin Henningsen as Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement, effective September 21, 2026.
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Artcurial Opens Miami Design District Office, Plans First US Motorcars Auction
Artcurial is opening a US subsidiary in Miami's Design District and will hold its first American collector-car auction on February 19, 2027, at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove, during Miami Concours and Moda Miami.
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Van Gogh Museum Appoints Christoph Grunenberg to Supervisory Board
On September 1, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced the appointment of Prof. Dr Christoph Grunenberg, Director of Kunsthalle Bremen, as a member of its Supervisory Board.
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Limbo Museum Names Alvaro Barrington as Artist-in-Residence for Ghana Solo Presentation
Limbo Museum has announced Alvaro Barrington as its next Artist-in-Residence, a program that will culminate in the artist's first solo presentation on the African continent.
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Heritage Auctions Names Sam Spiegel Chief Operating Officer and Technology Principal
Sam Spiegel has been named Chief Operating Officer and Technology Principal at Heritage Auctions, where he oversees daily operations across all business units and leads the company's long-term technology strategy.
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Heritage Auctions Promotes Aviva Lehmann and Alissa to Deputy Chairman and Senior Roles
Heritage Auctions announced on August 25, 2026, the promotion of Aviva Lehmann to Deputy Chairman of Fine Art and Alissa to a senior leadership role in American and Western Art.
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Getty Appoints Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement
On August 19, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Trust announced the appointment of Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement. Uyttewaal, who joined Getty in 2015, will lead fundraising and strategic partnership efforts, effective September 1.
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Tate Appoints Daisy Desrosiers as Britton Family Curator at Large, North America
On August 15, 2026, Tate announced that Daisy Desrosiers has been appointed Britton Family Curator at Large, North America, succeeding Christine Y. Kim. Based in the USA, Desrosiers will focus on developing North American art in Tate's collection through research and acquisitions.
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Elvira Dyangani Ose Appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA
On August 12, 2026, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announced the appointment of Elvira Dyangani Ose as Artistic Director, effective October 1, 2026.
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Tate Appoints Dia Director Jessica Morgan as Tenth Director, Effective January 2027
Tate announced the appointment of Jessica Morgan, current Director of Dia Art Foundation, as its tenth Director, effective January 1, 2027. Morgan, 57, succeeds Maria Balshaw CBE and will lead the institution's four galleries: Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives.
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Serpentine Galleries Names Formafantasma as Lead R&D Fellows for Ecology Collaboration
Serpentine Galleries announced a multi-year collaboration with Formafantasma, the research-based design studio led by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, appointing them as Lead R&D Fellows, Ecology.
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Art Basel Appoints Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director for 2027 Qatar Edition
Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+.
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Tate Announces 2027 Programme Featuring David Hockney Retrospectives, Monet, and Turner Prize in St Ives
Tate has announced its 2027 exhibition programme across its four sites.
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