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50 stories across Contemporary, Art Fair, Basel, and Lisbon. Latest: Art Basel Zero 10: The Condition Examines Digital Art and AI.
Art Basel’s Zero 10: The Condition program features an artist and co-curator who addresses how artificial intelligence is disrupting authorship, ownership, and image-making. The discussion centers on digital art’s established role in examining contemporary conditions.
On June 21, 2026, Art Basel closed its 2026 edition in Basel, reporting strong sales across established, mid-market and emerging artists.
Art Basel presented Paula Cooper Gallery with the inaugural Gallery Legacy Award on June 17, 2026, at the Art Basel Awards Medalists Dinner held at Safran Zunft in Basel.
On June 17, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac presented details of its contribution to Art Basel Unlimited, the fair section devoted to large-scale works.
Frieze Sculpture 2026, now in its 14th year and curated by Fatoş Üstek, will return to the English Gardens in The Regent’s Park from 16 September to 1 November 2026. Gallery applications are open through the Frieze Portal and close at 5pm GMT on 13 February 2026.
ARCO Madrid has released visitor guidelines for access to the fair. Attendees are advised to purchase digital tickets for faster entry and may present passes in either digital or printed format.
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Zona Maco, the largest art fair in Central and South America since 2002, has concluded in Mexico City. Duve gallery presented works by Roman Liška, Jens Einhorn and Debora Delmar Corp. Alexander Levy showed an installation by Julius von Bismarck and Julian Charrière.
Art Basel provides practical information for its Hong Kong show, listing leading galleries from established to emerging that are participating in the fair. The Conversations program brings together cultural figures for live debates on topics shaping art and culture.
ARCO Madrid has published a list of dates associated with the ARCO Lisbon edition. The dates include 31/05/26, 29/05/26, 27/05/26, 14/05/26, 20/11/25, 01/06/25, 31/05/25, 19/05/25, 27/03/25, 26/05/24, 22/05/24, 16/05/24, 28/05/23, 24/05/23, 11/05/23 and 30/03/23.
On June 11, 2026, ARCOmadrid opened the application period for participation in its General Programme for the 46th edition. The fair will run at IFEMA MADRID from 3 to 7 March 2027, with proposals due by 17 September 2026.
On June 11, 2026, Gagosian announced its participation in the 2026 edition of the Art Basel Shop at Messe Basel.
June 11, 2026, Sarah Crowner presents a series of posters with abstract collages in Parcours 2026, Art Basel’s public art section unfolding across Basel. The projects are curated by Stefanie Hessler, Director of Swiss Institute in New York, under the principle of conviviality.
Almine Rech will present work by Keita Morimoto at Art Basel in Switzerland this June. The appearance follows Morimoto's inaugural solo exhibition with the gallery in New York in 2025 and precedes a solo exhibition at Almine Rech Paris in 2027.
On June 10, 2026, Art Basel published practical information on its show, including a look back at the fair sectors and the leading galleries that participated in the 2026 edition from established to emerging.
A presenter selects a tropical shirt paired with flared jeans designed to create an infinite legs effect that stylizes the silhouette. The look is positioned as suitable for both summer success and everyday wear.
The 45th edition of ARCOmadrid, organized by IFEMA MADRID, closed with 95,000 visitors and an estimated economic impact of €195 million for the city while supporting 1,475 jobs.
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.
ARCOlisboa closed its eighth edition with 83 galleries from 17 countries reporting positive sales activity. The fair drew more than 14,000 visitors to the Cordoaria Nacional, aided by free admission for those under 25 provided by the Ministry of Culture.
On June 8, 2026, TEFAF announced the appointment of Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director, effective immediately.
On June 7, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced the recipients of its annual art awards sponsored by national and international institutions. The Lexus Award for Best Stand and Artistic Content went to gallery Proyectos Ultravioleta.
ARCOlisboa, Portugal’s leading international contemporary art fair, will hold its ninth edition at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon. The General Programme will bring together national and international galleries selected by the Organising Committee.
TEFAF New York has several primary-market exhibitors reporting sold-out booths during the preview. The fair appears to be undergoing a subtle shift in its positioning. Details on specific galleries and sales figures have not been disclosed in the release.
Four graduates from the Master's Degree in Curatorial Studies at the Museo Universitario de Navarra have curated a selection of 35 works from the Fundación ARCO Collection for exhibition in ARCOmadrid’s Sala Consejo. The fair takes place at IFEMA MADRID from 5-9 March.
ARCOlisboa 2026 opened at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon, attended by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Margarida Balseiro Lopes, Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas and ARCOlisboa Director Maribel López.
ARCOlisboa, the International Contemporary Art Fair organised by IFEMA MADRID and the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, will hold its 9th edition from 28 to 31 May at the Cordoaria Nacional.
ARCOlisboa 2026 opened to the public from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon.
ARCO has unveiled its visual identity for the 2027 edition. Both ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa will share the signature color #E94871, a tone between red and magenta. The color will appear across signage, catalogues, tickets and urban spaces in the host cities.
Fundación ARCO issued multiple news releases covering activities tied to the ARCO Madrid art fair.
ARCOmadrid, in its 45th edition, has recorded significant acquisitions following its professional preview days.
TEFAF has released contact details for global press inquiries.
On June 5, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced its 46th edition in 2027, with ARCO2046 as the central project. The initiative will be presented across two spaces curated by João Mourão and Luis Silva, and by Latitudes, each exploring possible futures in the conception of the world and art.
Art Basel has announced the exhibitor lineup and program details for Art Basel Paris 2026, which will take place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026.
Lisson Gallery returns to Art Basel 2026 with a presentation of new and historic works by artists from its international programme, spanning painting, sculpture, textiles and photography.
The 45th edition of ARCOmadrid will take place from March 4, 2026 to March 8, 2026. The fair is set at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre. The venue is located at Recinto Ferial, Av. Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid.
Antony Gormley joins Ann Demeester, director of Kunsthaus Zürich, for a public discussion on his sculptural installation Here and Now at Art Basel Unlimited.
On June 1, 2026, White Cube returns to Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland, presenting installations by Tracey Emin and Theaster Gates at Unlimited during the 16–21 June 2026 fair.
On May 25, 2026, TEFAF published a Deloitte Luxembourg report on the economic impact of its Maastricht edition, which contributed 86.4 million euros to the Netherlands in 2025, including 37.9 million euros for the Maastricht region.
May 27, 2026 TEFAF took place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York with participating galleries showing works by Mickalene Thomas, Seydou Keïta and Kehinde Wiley that address glamour, female beauty, emancipation and representation.
On May 31, 2026, Van Cleef & Arpels presented its Heritage collection at TEFAF Maastricht, featuring approximately 150 creations of jewelry, high jewelry and objects.
ArtsLibris participates in ARCOlisboa as the fair for artist books and contemporary editions, serving as a platform to expand the market for these publications and support the dissemination and initiation of contemporary art collecting.
The sale and purchase of contemporary works of art by Public Administrations is placed at the centre of attention alongside reform of the Patronage Law. Collecting is positioned as an integral part of the cultural system. The ACB Collection is presented in connection with Tasis School Portugal.
ARCOlisboa is located at Cordoaria Nacional, Av. da Índia 1300-598 Lisboa, Portugal. The fair provides information for visitors to organize their trip in advance.
ARCO Madrid has released participation guidelines for the next edition of ARCOlisboa. Approved exhibitors gain access to the Expo Zone portal to contract services and additional fair resources.
June 4, 2026, Art Basel released a series of artist interviews and studio visits.
The 8th edition of ARCOlisboa 2026 provides digital access to the content, artists and works of participating galleries. Users can explore the material through the ARCO Viewing Rooms.
Art Basel published a series of destination guides on May 27, 2026, highlighting recommendations from chefs and artists for dining, drinking, and cultural spots in Basel, Paris, and Venice.
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+.
On May 24, 2026, Art Basel announced its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, bringing together 290 galleries from 43 countries and territories.
Art Basel has appointed artist Trevor Paglen and digital art strategist Eli Scheinman to curate the third edition of Zero 10 at the flagship fair in Basel.
Art Basel Hong Kong supplies a floorplan to locate participating galleries and information on its Conversations and film program at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Partners listed are the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Qatar Airways and Westminster Travel Ltd.
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