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39 stories across Contemporary, New York, London, and Paris. Latest: Gagosian Announces Pratt Institute Will Honor Derrick Adams at Legends Event.
On October 22, 2026, Pratt Institute announced that it will honor artist Derrick Adams at its annual Legends fundraising event on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
On October 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a round-up of new Edmund de Waal projects. The artist's solo exhibition "the eight directions of the wind" opens at The Huntington in Los Angeles with new site-specific installations incorporating text and natural materials.
On October 21, 2026, TEFAF announced that works by Pablo Picasso, Lucio Fontana, and Sonia Delaunay have been acquired by public museums, facilitated through its recent fairs in New York and Maastricht.
Eduardo Costantini, founder and president of Malba – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, has been awarded a distinction from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
On October 21, 2026, the Art Gallery of New South Wales announced the winners of the 28th Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship. Established in 1999, the scholarship received a record 239 entries this year.
On October 20, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Sean Scully has been named an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest cultural honors, presented by Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard.
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On October 15, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a range of projects by artist and writer Edmund de Waal, headlined by a solo exhibition at The Huntington in Los Angeles opening October 18, 2026.
On October 13, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced that ROSÉ is the musical guest of the 2026 Art+Film Gala. The event honors artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
On October 13, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a wave of milestones for Danielle Mckinney.
On October 12, 2026, White Cube announced that Louise Giovanelli is this year's recipient of the Robson Orr TenTen Award, with a commission for a new print for the Government Art Collection.
On October 1, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that artists Dana Awartani, Josh Kline, and Wael Shawky have been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art: The Most Influential People in Art of 2026, a list recognizing individuals shaping the art world.
On October 1, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced the finalists for the Marcel Duchamp Prize 2026, including the duo Brognon Rollin (Stéphanie Rollin and David Brognon).
On October 1, 2026, the Centre Pompidou announced the nominees for the 26th edition of the Prix Marcel Duchamp, France's most prestigious contemporary art prize.
On October 1, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced that Josèfa Ntjam is one of four nominees for the 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp, France's most prestigious contemporary art award. The winner will be revealed, during Paris Art Week.
On October 1, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced the nominees for the 2026 Marcel Duchamp Prize, one of France's most prestigious contemporary art awards. The four nominees are Joël Andrianomearisoa, David Brognon & Stéphanie Rollin, Laura Henno, and Josèfa Ntjam.
On September 23, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Sean Scully has been named an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest cultural honors. The artist’s work is also the subject of a solo exhibition, “Lines of Emotion,” at the Kunstmuseum Magdeburg.
On September 22, 2026, Sean Scully was awarded the grade of Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Catherine Pégard, the French Minister of Culture, in recognition of his contribution to the arts.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist KAWS has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art list, recognizing the most influential figures in the global art landscape.
On September 22, 2026, Gagosian announced that Tyler Mitchell has been awarded the 2026 Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
On September 22, 2026, White Cube announced that Marguerite Humeau is one of four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2026. Her works will be presented in the Turner Prize exhibition at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) from September 26, 2026, to March 29, 2027.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of projects by Edmund de Waal. The artist will open a solo exhibition, 'the eight directions of the wind,' at The Huntington in Los Angeles, presenting new site-specific installations.
Danielle Mckinney has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art 2026 list, which recognizes the most influential figures shaping the global art landscape. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
On September 17, 2026, the Association des Artistes d'Asie à Paris (AAP) announced the second edition of the Prix de la Route Mandarine, a prize for art students enrolled in Vietnamese art schools for the 2026–2027 academic year.
On September 17, 2026, White Cube announced that five of its represented artists—Michael Armitage, Tracey Emin, Theaster Gates, David Hammons, and Gabriel Orozco—have been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art list.
On September 17, 2026, White Cube announced that Ibrahim Mahama has been awarded the Médaille des Arts (Prix de la Fondation Académie d’Architecture 1972) by the Académie d’Architecture. The artist received the award during a ceremony in Paris.
Ibrahim Mahama has been honoured with the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France's most prestigious cultural distinctions. The award was presented to the artist by H.E.
On September 8, 2026, Kataoka Mami, Director of the Mori Art Museum, was appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Republic.
On September 8, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Thomas Struth has been awarded the Soane Honors Award for Photography.
Serpentine Galleries announced the launch of the Future Art Ecosystems R&D Fellowship, a new flagship programme supported by a three-year partnership with Glass Castle.
On September 1, 2026, Gagosian announced that Maurizio Cattelan has been named the 2026 winner of the Preis der Nationalgalerie. The prize, established in 2000 by the Freunden der Nationalgalerie, includes a solo museum exhibition.
On August 27, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Edmund de Waal has been awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by France and the Isamu Noguchi Award for 2023. De Waal's work is featured in "Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St.
On August 27, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist and writer Edmund de Waal has been awarded the medal of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by France.
The 9th Nam June Paik Prize has been awarded to Ryoji Ikeda, a Japanese composer and artist known for his precise mathematical explorations of sound and light. The prize is given by the Nam June Paik Art Center, directed by Namhee Park.
On August 19, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced that artist Heemin Chung, a finalist of the 22nd SONGEUN Art Award in 2022, is participating in a group exhibition titled “SONGEUN x Unboxing Project: Generative Forms.” The show marks the 25th anniversary of the SONGEUN Art Award and brings t.
The Frieze Writer's Prize, an annual international award to discover and promote new art critics, is now open for entries. The prize is judged by artist Ed Atkins, writer Chris Kraus, and Frieze editor Pablo Larios.
Yvonne Jordan, a teacher and lead practitioner at Central Foundation Girls’ School in Tower Hamlets, London, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Slade Director’s Studio Summer Residency.
Almine Rech announced that French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri has been shortlisted for the High Line Plinth in New York.
Serpentine and The FLAG Art Foundation have announced the selection committee for the Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize, comprising Michelle Kuo, Venus Lau, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jon Rider and Rirkrit Tiravanija.
ARCOlisboa's ninth edition closed with 83 galleries from 17 countries participating at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon. The fair drew more than 15,000 visitors, including free-admission days for those under 25 supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.
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