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50 stories across Contemporary, New York, Zurich, and Painting. Latest: Gladstone Gallery Expands in Seoul with New Hannam-dong Space Opening August 31.
Gladstone Gallery will open a new expanded space in Seoul's Hannam-dong district on August 31, 2026, doubling its exhibition area. Designed by Minsuk Cho and Seoul-based architecture firm Mass Studies, the new gallery occupies two floors in the 739-28 Hannam Building.
On August 6, 2026, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) announced 'American Conversations,' an exhibition examining how artists over the past 125 years have contributed to the ongoing dialogue about American identity.
The New Museum in New York announced that its current exhibition, "New Humans: Memories of the Future," will close on August 9, 2026, and that a new exhibition, "The Bowery: Devil's Mile," will open on September 24, 2026.
Pinacoteca Agnelli has opened La Pista 500, a new public art venue on the historic rooftop test track of the Lingotto building in Turin, the former Fiat car factory that closed in 1982.
On August 4, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published a feature on Robert Rauschenberg's "Bed," one of his earliest Combines from the mid-1950s.
Sislej Xhafa's solo exhibition 'Le Ombre' is on view from July 24, 2026, to November 29, 2026, at Sistema delle Piazze in Gibellina, Italy, as part of the Gibellina Capitale Italiana dell'Arte Contemporanea 2026 program. The show is presented by Galleria Continua, which represents the artist.
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On August 1, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery released an essay examining Anselm Kiefer's artistic practice, focusing on his use of raw materials such as straw, lead, and gold leaf to convey historical weight and existential themes.
White Cube has announced its representation of Ethiopian painter Tesfaye Urgessa (b. 1983).
On August 4, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum published a feature highlighting photographs from its collection that capture Malibu's evolution from a rural ranch to a global surfing destination.
The Pinault Collection will present Barbara Kruger's exhibition 'The History of Tears' at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, opening October 7, 2026.
On August 5, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Thomas Struth has received the Soane Honors Award for Photography.
Thaddaeus Ropac London presents the UK debut of Polish artist Teresa Pągowska (1926–2007) in the exhibition 'Teresa Pągowska: Shadow Self', curated by Oona Doyle.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery will mount a comprehensive survey of paintings by New York-based artist Martha Diamond (1944–2023), offering an overview of her career.
Kunsthaus Zürich has announced its Christmas program, running from late November through early January, featuring family workshops, concerts, readings, and a special presentation of medieval and Baroque nativity-themed works.
On August 4, 2026, White Cube announced a solo booth of new paintings and works on paper by Ilana Savdie at Frieze London, running October 14–18, 2026, at The Regent's Park.
Galleria Continua has announced that artist Zhanna Kadyrova is participating in a group exhibition at the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) in Riga, Latvia. The exhibition opens August 28, 2026 and runs through September 27, 2026.
Works & Process announced its fall 2026 season on August 4, 2026, featuring performances, residencies, and commissions at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West, and Free Food Refettorio Harlem.
Galleria Continua is presenting the book 'RETOUR' by Argentine artist Jorge Macchi at the Museo de Artes Plásticas Eduardo Sívori in Buenos Aires. The event, scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., features a dialogue between Macchi, Mario Gemin, and Sigismond de Vajay.
Alicja Kwade will debut a solo exhibition at the Fondazione progetti Beverly Pepper in Todi, Italy, on August 28, 2026. The show runs through October 25, 2026, and is installed across two venues: Piazza del Popolo and Sala delle Pietre.
Artist Zhanna Kadyrova will present work at the Jeju Biennale in Jeju City, Korea, running from August 25 to November 26, 2026. The presentation is organized by Galleria Continua, the gallery that represents the Ukrainian artist.
On August 4, 2026, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a cornerstone of the Saadiyat Cultural District. Dr. Hillings previously served as the Solomon R.
Nottingham Contemporary will present the first UK institutional solo exhibition of the late British artist Sarah Cunningham (1993–2024) from 9 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.
On August 3, 2026, the Guggenheim New York announced "Taryn Simon | Father Country I Do Love You," opening September 18, 2026. The exhibition fills the rotunda with a new body of work—the first such rotunda dedication to a photography-based artist and the largest debut of new work at the museum.
On May 20, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced a series of initiatives at the intersection of art, health, and social participation.
Bonhams will present its Asian Art Week in London from May 8–19, 2026, featuring live auctions at Knightsbridge on May 11–12 and at New Bond Street on May 14, complemented by four online sales.
Mori Art Museum announced on October 23, 2024, that current Chairperson Mori Yoshiko will retire on December 31, 2024, and will be succeeded by Mori Kyoko, a current member of the museum's Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2025.
On May 27, 2026, Matthew Marks Gallery announced an exhibition of works by Berlin-based artist Thomas Demand. The exhibition, which opens the same day and runs through January 24, 2027, merges the visual language of theatre and opera with Demand's artistic methods.
On July 31, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery in Salzburg opened an exhibition of new works by Sean Scully, titled 'To Feel.' The Irish artist, known for his abstract geometric paintings, debuted pieces from his ongoing 'Wall of Light' series.
On May 5, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its annual report for 2025, recording 539,500 visitors—the second-highest total in its history and the highest of any Swiss art museum. A Marina Abramović exhibition drew nearly 120,000 visitors, the museum's most successful show in 12 years.
Bonhams concluded a series of three live auctions at its New Bond Street saleroom in London this May and June, covering Islamic and Indian Art (May 21, 2026), Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art (June 2, 2026), and Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art (June 4, 2026).
Kunsthaus Zürich welcomed approximately 520,000 visitors in 2022, the highest annual attendance in its more than 100-year history, surpassing the previous record of 504,000 set in 1982. The figure represents a 36% increase from 383,000 visitors in 2021.
On August 2, 2025, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Toby Ziegler has been awarded the 2025 Jean-François Prat Prize in Paris. The prize recognizes the artist's large-scale, site-specific mural at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford, which was commissioned as part of the Hospital Rooms initiative.
On January 2, 2026, M+, Asia's first global museum of visual culture in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, published its visitor information for 2026.
In an interview, Zona Maco founder Zélika García discussed the fair's origins and evolution, noting that the initial impetus was a real gap in the market rather than a proven existing one.
On June 22, 2026, The Helis Foundation announced the inclusion of two works by Julian Opie in the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition (PCSE) in downtown New Orleans.
On June 4, 2026, Pace Gallery announced a new Artists on Artists film in which Anicka Yi explores the exhibition "Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing," on view at Pace in New York through August 14, 2026.
On July 6, 2026, Pace Gallery announced a live conversation held in celebration of the opening of "Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing," on view at Pace in New York through August 14, 2026.
Lucy Raven and Deantoni Parks will present a film-performance of Raven's 'Murderers Bar' (2025) on July 28, 2026, at T-Lazy-7 Ranch in the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado.
At its annual general meeting on June 8, 2026, the Kunsthaus Zürich reported 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest in its history, making it Switzerland's most visited art museum.
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will present "Mariko Mori: All That Shines," Japan's first major retrospective of the artist since 2002, from October 31, 2026, to March 28, 2027. Organized in collaboration with the Solomon R.
On June 2, 2026, the Uffizi Galleries in Florence and the National Museum of Korea in Seoul signed a memorandum of understanding to establish cultural sharing and exchange.
Kunsthaus Zürich reported 513,162 visitors in 2024, one of the highest attendance figures in its history, up from 504,349 in 2023. The museum attributed the success to its program and collection, which increasingly attract international audiences.
The Obama Presidential Center has commissioned over 28 art installations, including works by Lisson Gallery artists Jack Pierson and Spencer Finch. Pierson's sculpture "HOPE" uses found letters to evoke Americana and echoes President Obama's campaign message.
On June 29, 2026, the Bangkok Art Biennial announced the participation of artist Leiko Ikemura in its upcoming edition.
Kunsthaus Zürich recorded 539,953 visitors in 2025, one of the highest annual totals in its history. The Marina Abramović retrospective drew 118,903 total visitors (59,490 in 2025), while the permanent collection attracted 363,588.
Lempertz concluded its Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art on June 5, 2026, generating total proceeds of over €10 million across the Evening Sale, Day Sale, and photography auction.
Kunsthaus Zürich has joined the 'Connect' program, an innovative dance training initiative for people with Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
Kunsthaus Zürich announced on August 29, 2025, the appointments of Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator of Programme and Maja Wismer as Head of Collection and Research.
On November 3, 2025, the Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2026 annual programme, which includes major exhibitions of Kerry James Marshall, Félicien Rops, Marisol, Vilhelm Hammershøi, and a joint show of Maria Lassnig and Edvard Munch.
Art21 has announced the premiere of a new episode titled "Human Nature," the third in Season 12 of its series "Art in the Twenty-First Century." The episode features four artists, including Josh Kline, who explore questions about humanity's relationship with the environment, social systems, and c.
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