M+ Cinema Summer Edition to Run July–September 2026 in Hong Kong
On August 31, 2026, M+ in Hong Kong announced its M+ Cinema Summer Edition, running from July to September 2026.
ContemporaryHong KongFilmKirsten Dunst
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Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Backs Ali Banisadr Carte Blanche at National Museum for Moreau Bicentenary
Ali Banisadr, an American artist of Iranian origin, has created a body of work comprising paintings, bronze sculptures and pastels for a carte blanche exhibition at the National Museum marking the bicentenary of Gustave Moreau's birth (1826–1898).
ContemporarySymbolismParisMuseum Collaboration
Uffizi Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to Andrea del Sarto and Fra Bartolomeo
On August 25, 2026, the Uffizi Galleries announced the opening of three new rooms on the second floor, showcasing 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their circle of painters active in Florence during the first two decades of the 16th century.
Old MastersRenaissanceFlorenceAndrea del Sarto
Tate Unveils First RHS Chelsea Show Garden with Hepworth Sculpture
On August 30, 2026, Tate unveiled its first show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
ModernContemporaryLondonBarbara Hepworth
Anselm Kiefer's 'Nymphäum' Exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Features 20 Paintings on Mythological Theme
On August 25, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced Anselm Kiefer's exhibition 'Nymphäum,' comprising 20 paintings including two large folding screens.
ContemporaryParisPaintingAnselm Kiefer
Georg Baselitz to Present New Gold-Background Paintings at Palazzo Cini in Venice
Georg Baselitz, the 87-year-old German painter known for his upside-down compositions, has completed a new cycle of large-scale paintings featuring his wife Elke Kretzschmar and himself. The works, some over four meters high, are executed in black on gold or gold on black backgrounds.
ContemporaryGermanyVenicePainting
ExhibitionGalleryAug 29
Thaddaeus Ropac Reveals 'Picasso after Picasso' Section Featuring 22 Artists
Thaddaeus Ropac has announced a new exhibition section titled 'Picasso after Picasso: The Infinite Echo of a Master,' which brings together twenty-two artists and collectives from across the East and West.
ContemporaryGroup ExhibitionModernPicasso
Raqib Shaw's 'Night Sonnets' Opens at Thaddaeus Ropac London, First UK New-Work Show Since 2015
Thaddaeus Ropac presents 'Night Sonnets', Raqib Shaw's first UK exhibition of new work since 2015, featuring a cycle of nocturnal paintings and a tapestry.
ContemporaryLondonPaintingTapestry
Lisson Gallery to Present Ha Chong-Hyun's Back-Pressure Paintings in London
On August 28, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced an exhibition of works by Korean artist Ha Chong-Hyun, featuring his 'back-pressure method' paintings, to open in London in September.
ContemporaryPost-WarLondonSan Francisco
Matthew Barney's Early Video 'SCABACTION' Included in 16th Gwangju Biennale
On August 28, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Matthew Barney's 1988 video work 'SCABACTION' is included in the 16th Gwangju Biennale, titled 'You Must Change Your Life,' inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's poem.
ContemporaryVideo ArtInstallationGwangju
Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Eddie Martinez's Albertina Drawing Show, Newark Sculpture, and Museum Tour
On August 19, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of Eddie Martinez projects, led by a presentation at the Albertina Klosterneuburg pairing 350 works on paper by Martinez with drawings by Georg Baselitz, part of 'Donated with Love.' His debut monograph, 'Eddie Martinez: 20 Years of Paint.
ContemporaryDrawingPublic ArtNew York
ExhibitionGalleryAug 28
Thaddaeus Ropac Presents Exhibition of Georg Baselitz's Late Works at Gl. Holtegaard
Georg Baselitz, the German painter renowned for his upside-down motifs and provocative political imagery, has died at age 88. Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has organized an exhibition of his late works at Gl. Holtegaard in Holte, Denmark.
ContemporaryPost-WarPaintingSculpture
ExhibitionGalleryAug 28
Thaddaeus Ropac Presents Oliver Beer's 'The Cave' Featuring Rufus Wainwright, Woodkid
Oliver Beer's film 'The Cave' was filmed in one of the best-preserved prehistoric caves in southwestern France, home to some of the world's earliest known artworks.
ContemporaryFilmMusicPerformance
Tate Mourns Death of Yayoi Kusama, Pioneering Contemporary Artist
Tate announced the death of Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most renowned contemporary artists, whose career spanned seven decades.
ContemporaryLondonInstallationYayoi Kusama
Edmund de Waal Awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Isamu Noguchi Prize
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.
ContemporaryNew YorkLos AngelesLondon
ExhibitionGalleryAug 27
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Opens Sean Scully ‘To Feel’ Exhibition of New Wall of Light Works
On August 21, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition of new works by Irish-American painter Sean Scully titled 'To Feel'.
ContemporaryPaintingSean ScullyThaddaeus Ropac
Museo Novecento to Present Victor Man Exhibition Curated by Sergio Risaliti
On August 25, 2026, Museo Novecento announced an exhibition dedicated to Victor Man, curated by Sergio Risaliti.
ContemporaryFlorenceVeniceParis
André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' Acquired by Städel Museum, Galerie Max Hetzler Announces
On August 19, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that a recent reiteration of André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' has entered the permanent collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.
ContemporaryGermanyInternationalAndré Butzer
Van Gogh Museum Debuts Complete 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon' Series by Yoshitoshi
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has placed on view the complete series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892), one of the 19th century's most important Japanese printmakers.
Japanese PrintsUkiyo-eAmsterdamVan Gogh Museum
Centre Pompidou Highlights Yayoi Kusama's 'Macaroni Dress' After Artist's Death at 97
On August 27, 2026, the Centre Pompidou in Paris highlighted Yayoi Kusama's 1964 work 'Macaroni Dress' following the artist's death on August 14, 2026, at age 97 in Tokyo.
ContemporaryPost-WarParisYayoi Kusama
Stedelijk Museum Announces Seventh Post/No/Bills Edition with Kexin Hao's Anatomical Murals
On August 25, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum announced the seventh edition of its Post/No/Bills series, featuring a site-specific installation by artist Kexin Hao titled 'Anatomy of Obstruction'.
ContemporaryInstallationAmsterdamKexin Hao
Stedelijk Museum Announces Fall 2026-2027 Program with Kusama, Pendleton, Tuymans
On August 26, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam announced its Fall 2026 and 2027 program, featuring a landmark retrospective of Yayoi Kusama (September 11, 2026–January 17, 2027) that includes early works never seen in Europe and a new Infinity Mirror Room.
ContemporaryModernAmsterdamMuseum Program
WIELS to Present Portia Zvavahera Solo Exhibition Spanning Paintings and Ceramics
WIELS in Brussels will present a solo exhibition of Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera, featuring early paintings that explore womanhood and dreamlike imagery, alongside her first works in ceramics. The exhibition, curated by Sofia Dati, runs from October 31, 2026 to February 2, 2027.
ContemporaryBrusselsCeramicsPainting
Centre Pompidou Acquires Eight Works by Gérard Zlotykamien, Artist Paints Ephemeral Mural in Closed Museum
On August 25, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced that eight works by Gérard Zlotykamien have entered its collection.
ContemporaryParisStreet ArtGérard Zlotykamien
V&A East Museum Launches Thursday Late-Night Programme with DJs, Gabriel Moses
V&A East Museum announced a new Thursday late-night programme running through the end of September, featuring DJ residencies, pop-up bars, after-hours exhibition access, and city views from its top-floor terrace.
ContemporaryLondonMusicGabriel Moses
ExhibitionGalleryAug 26
Hirshhorn Museum to Open Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness with Three New Sculptures
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC, has announced "Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness," an exhibition that will inaugurate its West Lawn with the opening of a revitalized sculpture garden.
ContemporarySculptureWashington DCYoshitomo Nara
ExhibitionGalleryAug 26
Fondation Beyeler to Stage First Swiss Retrospective of Elizabeth Peyton in 2027
Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland, will present a comprehensive solo exhibition dedicated to Elizabeth Peyton, running from September 26, 2027, to January 9, 2028. Conceived in close collaboration with the artist, it marks the first overview of Peyton's work in Switzerland.
ContemporarySwitzerlandFigurative PaintingElizabeth Peyton
ContemporaryMuseumAug 25
David Zwirner: Dana Schutz's First Outdoor Sculpture 'Blind Boat' Unveiled at Kistefos Museum
Kistefos Museum in Jevnaker, Norway, has unveiled a monumental bronze sculpture by Dana Schutz titled "Blind Boat." The work is Schutz's first outdoor sculpture at this scale, standing seven meters tall and weighing more than 12 tons.
ContemporarySculptureNorwayDana Schutz
ContemporaryMuseumAug 25
Chinati Foundation to Relocate Judd's 100 Mill-Aluminium Boxes for First Time in 40 Years During Artillery Sheds Restoration
On August 19, 2026, the Chinati Foundation announced that restoration work will commence this autumn on the two former artillery sheds housing Donald Judd's 100 untitled works in mill aluminium (1982-86) in Marfa, Texas.
ContemporaryTexasDonald JuddDan Flavin
Mori Art Museum Unveils FY2027 Exhibition 'New Rules of Play' and Renovation Closure
Mori Art Museum announced its fiscal year 2027 exhibition schedule, headlined by 'New Rules of Play: Art, Children, and Society,' running from April 29 to September 23, 2027.
ContemporaryTokyoChildrenMonster Chetwynd
Thaddaeus Ropac Artist Heemin Chung in SONGEUN Art Award 25th Anniversary Exhibition
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.
ContemporarySeoulGroup ExhibitionHeemin Chung
ExhibitionGalleryAug 24
Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Zadie Xa's First Major Ontario Solo Exhibition at The Power Plant
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in Toronto will present the first major solo exhibition in Ontario of Vancouver-born, UK-based artist Zadie Xa, in collaboration with artist Benito Mayor Vallejo, opening in October 2026.
ContemporaryInstallationTorontoCanadian
Lehmann Maupin Now Represents Anna Park, Will Debut Her First UK Solo Show
Lehmann Maupin announced on August 21, 2026, that it now represents New York-based artist Anna Park (b. 1996), who creates charcoal and ink drawings that blend abstraction and figuration.
ContemporaryNew YorkLondonHong Kong
Getty Conservators Restore Degas's Cloudy Self-Portrait, Revealing Hidden Glue and Pigment Secrets
On August 20, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced that paintings conservator Devi Ormond has completed the conservation of Edgar Degas's "Self-Portrait" (about 1857–58), a small oil-on-paper work measuring roughly eight by six inches.
ConservationLos AngelesModernPainting
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art to Present Lynda Benglis Retrospective
On August 20, 2026, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced a major retrospective of American artist Lynda Benglis, organized in collaboration with Kunstmuseum Basel and Tate Modern.
ContemporarySculpturePost-WarLynda Benglis
Sehwa Museum of Art Plans Georg Baselitz Retrospective, Thaddaeus Ropac Says
On August 13, 2026, the Sehwa Museum of Art announced a retrospective covering the 60-year career of Georg Baselitz (1938–2026), the first exhibition in Korea since the artist's death.
Post-WarContemporarySeoulGeorg Baselitz
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art to Present Matthew Wong 'Interiors' Exhibition
On August 20, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced it will present "Matthew Wong – Interiors," an exhibition of more than 30 rarely seen works by the late Chinese-Canadian artist.
ContemporaryPaintingDenmarkMatthew Wong
Rijksmuseum Receives Rare 17th-Century Drawing Book Donated by Van Eeghen Family
The Van Eeghen family has donated an extremely rare early 17th-century drawing book to the Rijksmuseum, the museum announced on August 18, 2026.
Old MastersAmsterdamDrawingRombout Uylenburgh
M+ Museum in Hong Kong to Open Major Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in 2027
On August 14, 2026, M+ museum in Hong Kong announced a major exhibition titled 'The World of Chinese Contemporary Art: 1978–2027', scheduled to open in early 2027.
ContemporaryHong KongChinese ArtM+
Whitney Museum and Little Island Add Midnight Show by Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez to Biennial 2026
On August 14, 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art and Little Island announced a new midnight performance by comedian Julio Torres and artist Martine Gutierrez as part of the Whitney Biennial 2026.
ContemporaryPerformanceNew YorkBiennial
Centre Pompidou Announces 'Cezanne et nous' at Grand Palais With 180 Works
On August 14, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced "Cezanne et nous," an exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris pairing works by Paul Cezanne (1839–1906) with paintings by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Joan Mitchell, Bridget Riley and Peter Doig.
ModernContemporaryPost-WarParis
Van Gogh Museum Study Finds Artist Signed Only 15% of His Paintings
On August 13, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum published the first extensive study of Vincent van Gogh's signatures, revealing that he signed only 133 of his 840 known paintings—approximately 15 percent.
ModernAmsterdamVincent van Gogh
Glenn Brown Exhibitions Span Suffolk to Bath Museums in 2026
Glenn Brown's works are the subject of a solo exhibition at Gainsborough's House, Suffolk, presenting paintings and drawings from the past ten years that explore the artist's engagement with the tree motif and layered portraits.
ContemporaryLondonBathVenice
Georg Baselitz, Influential German Painter, Dies at 88; Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Announces Exhibition
Georg Baselitz (1938–2026), the German painter and sculptor whose upside-down motifs and provocative political themes reshaped European art after World War II, has died. The gallery Thaddaeus Ropac, which represented him, announced the news alongside a new exhibition at Gl.
ContemporaryPost-WarEuropeGeorg Baselitz
Tate and National Portrait Gallery Announce National Tour of William Dobson Self-Portrait
Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have announced a national tour of William Dobson’s self-portrait (c.1635–40), jointly acquired in 2025.
TourPortraitBritish Art17th Century
Louvre to Present 'Louvre Photo' Exhibition Spanning History of Photography at the Museum
The Musée du Louvre will open 'Louvre Photo', an exhibition exploring the museum's relationship with photography from its invention to the present day, on November 4, 2026, running through May 3, 2027.
PhotographyParisHistoryRobert Polidori
LACMA Presents Largest Survey of Textile Designer Reiko Sudō and NUNO Collective
On August 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced "Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO," the largest in-depth survey to date of the acclaimed Japanese designer and her textile collective.
TextilesContemporaryJapaneseLos Angeles
Hauser & Wirth to Present Two George Condo Exhibitions in Paris and Palo Alto in 2027
Hauser & Wirth has announced it will present two major exhibitions with American artist George Condo in 2027 at its Paris and Palo Alto locations.
ContemporaryParisPalo AltoGallery Expansion
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