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50 stories across Los Angeles, Contemporary, New Media, and New York. Latest: Getty Identifies Lost Otto Greiner Drawing via Dresden Collaboration.
On June 8, 2026, the Getty Research Institute announced the identification of Standing Male Nude from the Back, with a Smaller Sketch, a 1892 drawing by Otto Greiner, through collaboration with the Kupferstich-Kabinett at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has entered a multi-year partnership with automotive brand Genesis to support museum programming and infrastructure.
The Getty Research Institute holds an extensive archive of photographer Jerry McMillan, who documented the emergence of the Los Angeles art scene during the 1960s and 1970s.
The Getty has named its 2026–2027 cohort of scholars, who will conduct interdisciplinary research at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.
On April 7, 2026, the Getty announced a comprehensive modernization project for its Getty Center campus in Los Angeles. The initiative includes a new tram system, upgrades to the Welcome Hall, and expanded landscaping designed by Gehry Partners, OLIN, and WHY Architecture.
On June 4, 2026, Gagosian announced a partnership with Everybody.World and artist Carol Bove to release a limited-edition T-shirt series benefiting New Alternatives for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth.
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will host a series of events to mark the opening of the David Geffen Galleries.
The garage punk band Hunx and His Punx will perform at the Getty Center as part of the institution's annual Off the 405 concert series. The performance is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
The Getty Museum has launched 'Virtue and Vice: Allegory in European Drawing,' an exhibition examining how artists from the 16th to 19th centuries utilized biblical, mythological, and secular themes to provide moral instruction.
Bonhams will hold a series of four auctions featuring the personal collection of actress and filmmaker Diane Keaton. The offerings include fine art, photography, interior design pieces, and iconic fashion items from her career.
The Getty Center exhibition "Virtue and Vice: Allegory in European Drawing" closes June 7, 2026.
White Cube will participate in Art Basel 2026 from June 16–21, featuring installations by Tracey Emin and Art Basel Awards nominee Theaster Gates in the Unlimited sector. The gallery's main booth will showcase works by Julie Mehretu, Howardena Pindell, and 2025 award winner Ibrahim Mahama.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has announced artists CrossLypka, Em Kettner, and Chanell Stone as the winners of the 2026 SECA Art Award.
Artist Glenn Ligon has partnered with Artistic Noise, a Harlem-based nonprofit, to lead a self-portrait printing project for 12 system-impacted youth aged 14 to 22.
The Getty Center is showcasing the work of commercial photographer Barbara DuMetz as part of its exhibition "Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985," on view through June 14, 2026.
Hauser & Wirth has announced the reopening of Stockwell House on Bruton High Street in Somerset, scheduled for June 6, 2026, following a period of renovation.
The Getty Museum has announced the expansion of its wellness-based initiatives, including the June 16, 2026, launch of a video podcast titled OMMM: Our Museum Mindfulness Meditation.
Hauser & Wirth and Spike Island have appointed Penzance-based curator Joe Lyward as the recipient of the second Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators.
Hauser & Wirth will present 'Like Water,' the first solo exhibition of British artist Frank Bowling in East Asia, at its Hong Kong gallery from June 11 to August 29, 2026.
Art Basel has announced 33 medalists for the second edition of its global awards program, recognizing artists, curators, and institutions across nine categories including Emerging Artist, Icon Artist, and Patron.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler as the honorees for its 14th annual Art+Film Gala on November 1, 2025.
Hauser & Wirth held its third annual Learning Exchange at its Downtown Los Angeles location on May 2, 2026, featuring a conversation between artist Mark Bradford and Senior Director of Learning Debbie Hillyerd.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $6.5 million at its 14th annual Art+Film Gala on November 1, 2025, marking a new fundraising record for the event.
Art Basel has announced that artist Trevor Paglen and strategist Eli Scheinman will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, the fair's digital art initiative, for its inaugural presentation in Switzerland from June 17–21, 2026.
The Getty Center and Getty Villa will join the American Public Gardens Association’s National Public Gardens Day on May 8, 2026. Programming includes a guided tour of the Central Garden led by horticulturist Jackie Flor and botanical-themed offerings at the Getty Villa's Herb Garden.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles will close to the public from March 15, 2027, until spring 2028 to undergo a major modernization project focused on accessibility, energy resilience, and HVAC upgrades.
The Getty Museum has released the latest episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' digital series, focusing on the intersection of ornithology and watercolor painting. The episode features two bird watercolors by artist Sarah Stone held in the Getty Museum’s Drawings Room.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset announced that 2,603 learners across 101 visits participated in its educational programming between May and December 2025.
Hauser & Wirth held its annual 'Learning Exchange: Artists Matter' program at its 18th Street gallery in New York on November 14, 2025.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset has announced the 2024 return of Arthaus, a free monthly program for individuals aged 15 to 19 interested in art and gallery operations.
The Getty has placed its collection of ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' manuscripts on public view in Los Angeles. The institution also announced a landmark region-wide collaboration focused on artistic and cultural exchange between Southern California and the Pacific Rim.
The Getty has released a new episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' series featuring a collaboration with fashion designer Peder Cho. The project involves upcycling decommissioned museum exhibition banners and old props into new textile objects.
Getty Publications has announced the release of 'Marching West: The Los Angeles Civil Rights Movement in Photographs,' a volume featuring over 100 images documenting Black equality activism in Southern California.
The Getty has released the 50th episode of its digital series 'Becoming Artsy,' featuring artist Peter Zokosky and scholar William Crow. The episode examines the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and the psychological benefits of sketching within museum environments.
Composer Kamasi Washington will perform his work 'Harmony of Difference' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025. The event marks the first public program held in the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named Doja Cat as the musical guest for its 2025 Art+Film Gala on November 1. The event will honor artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, with Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio serving as co-chairs.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027 through spring 2028. During this period, the Getty Villa Museum will remain operational and provide additional programming and offerings.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' on October 28, 2025. Curated by Erin Maynes, the exhibition draws from the museum's permanent collection to examine the history and technical evolution of block printing.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut 'Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began' on August 12, 2025, marking the artist's first major museum survey in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut two exhibitions, 'Collecting Impressionism at LACMA' and 'Village Square,' focusing on the history of its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist holdings.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host the first public presentation of Youssef Nabil’s 2015 film, 'I Saved My Belly Dancer', since its acquisition by the museum in 2025.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host an exhibition titled 'Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined' featuring over 50 artworks by 46 contemporary artists.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host 'City of Cinema: Paris 1850–1907,' an exhibition examining the development of film within 19th-century Parisian visual culture.
The Whitney Museum of American Art and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a site-specific commission by artist Kelly Akashi for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, running from March 8 to August 23, 2026.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Getty, and USC Fisher Museum of Art will present a joint exhibition series from August 2026 through July 2027 focused on architect Paul R. Williams.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will present 'Grounded,' a multi-media exhibition featuring 40 works by 35 artists from the Americas and the Pacific. The exhibition examines themes of colonialism, forced migration, and Indigenous mythologies through the lens of land and ecology.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has acquired over 130 works of Austrian Expressionism donated by the family of Otto Kallir. The gift includes the first paintings by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Richard Gerstl to enter the museum's permanent collection.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced 'Diffuse Control,' a kinetic video sculpture by the artist Beeple.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host an exhibition of 'sportraits' by animator and visual effects artist Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) added six new acquisitions and a collection of 101 Indonesian textiles to its permanent collection during the 39th annual Collectors Committee fundraiser. The event, sponsored by Cartier, raised over $2.5 million from 62 members to fund the purchases.
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