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Thursday, July 9, 2026 · No. 189

Elizabeth Peyton

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

2 stories across Contemporary, Elizabeth Peyton, Portraiture, and London. Latest: National Portrait Gallery Unveils Elizabeth Peyton Portrait of Former Director Nicholas Cullinan.

National Portrait Gallery Unveils Elizabeth Peyton Portrait of Former Director Nicholas Cullinan

National Portrait Gallery Unveils Elizabeth Peyton Portrait of Former Director Nicholas Cullinan

On July 1, 2026, the National Portrait Gallery in London unveiled a new portrait of its former Director, Nicholas Cullinan, by American artist Elizabeth Peyton. The work was commissioned to mark Cullinan’s tenure from 2015 to 2024 and has been given to the gallery by the artist.

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Art Basel 2026 Closes with Strong Sales as Basel Exclusive Launches and Zero 10 Debuts
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Art Basel 2026 Closes with Strong Sales as Basel Exclusive Launches and Zero 10 Debuts

On June 21, 2026, Art Basel closed its 2026 edition in Basel, reporting strong sales across established, mid-market and emerging artists.

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