Thaddaeus Ropac will host an exhibition of works by the late filmmaker and artist Harun Farocki, exploring his influential concept of 'operational images.' The presentation examines Farocki's career-long investigation into images that function as instruments of labor, science, and surveillance ra.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will present 'Cloud #07150', a large-scale fog sculpture by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya, starting June 4.
Art Basel has detailed the programming for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program where exhibitors reserve major works for a first-time public unveiling at the VIP opening on June 16.
The Centre Pompidou has announced the presentation of Peter Doig’s 2001 large-scale painting '100 Years Ago (Carrera)' as part of the 'Reinventing Landscape' exhibition at the West Bund Museum.
Artist Marguerite Humeau has been nominated for the 2026 Turner Prize for her solo exhibition ‘Torches’, which debuted at the ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art in May 2025.
The Centre Pompidou and the Grand Palais are organizing the first major monographic exhibition in France dedicated to Swedish artist Hilma af Klint.
Hauser & Wirth has announced that artist Angel Otero will participate in a residency at the gallery's Somerset location in 2026. The gallery also confirmed a survey exhibition for Sonia Boyce and noted that Zoe Leonard will be featured in the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery will present the second chapter of 'Christian Louboutin, L’Exhibition[niste]', redesigned by curator Olivier Gabet.
White Cube has announced a large-scale group exhibition featuring more than 20 contemporary artists at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire, hosted by the National Trust.
Artcurial's recent auction sessions in Paris achieved a total of €9,108,015, led by a 1949 work by Nicolas de Staël which sold for €1,085,680.
Prada Home will debut its first retail location in Milan with an exhibition titled 'Chawan Cabinet' curated by artist Theaster Gates.
The Grand Palais is presenting the first major monographic exhibition in France dedicated to Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art whose work predates that of Wassily Kandinsky.
The Fuchu Art Museum will host 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star,' the first large-scale museum solo exhibition for artist Yoko Matsumoto, opening May 23, 2026. The presentation features approximately 45 works spanning from the late 1950s to a new painting completed in 2026.
Artist Julie Mehretu will be honored alongside Fern Kaye Tessler and Adam D. Weinberg at the 2026 Whitney Gala in New York on May 19, 2026.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has been named the recipient of the 2026 Arnold Bode Prize in Kassel, Germany. The award, which is closely associated with the documenta exhibition legacy, recognizes Mahama's large-scale installations addressing labor, migration, and global economies.
The Pinacoteca de São Paulo will present a solo exhibition of works by Beatriz Milhazes from May 16, 2026, to March 14, 2027. Curated by Renato Menezes, the survey focuses on the artist's 23-year collaboration with Durham Press in New York.
Artcurial will host a two-day auction on May 11 and 12, 2026, featuring the second part of Christian Levett’s renowned collection of ancient arms and armor alongside the Egyptian antiquities of Jean-Jacques Rotthier.
Beginning June 4, the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will present 'Cloud #07150', a site-specific fog sculpture by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya.
M+ museum in Hong Kong will host 'Zao Wou-Ki: Master Printmaker' from 13 December 2025 to 3 May 2026, marking the first major retrospective of the artist’s graphic oeuvre in Asia.
The Musée du Louvre will present 16 loaned artifacts from the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus from February 11 to June 22, 2026.
The Mori Art Museum, in partnership with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, will present a solo exhibition of sculptor Ron Mueck from April 29 to September 23, 2026.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will present 'Clair-obscur,' an exhibition featuring approximately 100 works that examine the legacy of chiaroscuro in contemporary and modernist art.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection is hosting a site-specific installation by French artist Laura Lamiel (b. 1943) across 24 display cases in the Passage and the Machine Room.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection is presenting 'Camata' (2024), a self-generating film by artist Pierre Huyghe, in the museum's Rotunda through May 22, 2026.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection has unveiled a site-specific installation by French artist Laura Lamiel titled 'ça fait un bruit d’ailes, de feuilles, de sable.' The exhibition spans 24 vitrines in the Passage and the Salle des machines, featuring a corpus of works that utilize found .
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will host the first major exhibition in Scandinavia dedicated to the Spanish-Mexican surrealist painter Remedios Varo.
The Musée du Louvre will present a major exhibition dedicated to Germanic artist Martin Schongauer from April 8 to July 20, 2026.
The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will present a comprehensive exhibition exploring the sculptural dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.
Architect Peter Zumthor has completed a long-term museum expansion project, marking a significant addition to the international cultural landscape.
The Institut Français has appointed artist Yto Barrada to represent France at the 61st Venice Biennale. The exhibition will be held at the French Pavilion in the Giardini from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
The fifth edition of the Reiffers Initiatives Prize exhibition, titled 'TRAFIQUER L'INCONNU', will feature work by eight emerging artists from the French contemporary art scene including Eva Helene Pade.
Art Basel has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, naming Theaster Gates and Julie Mehretu as medallists in the Established Artists category. Howardena Pindell was selected as the medallist for the Icon Artists category.
The Victoria and Albert Museum will present 'Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art' from March 28 to November 8, 2026, marking the first UK exhibition dedicated to the fashion house.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced the lineup for its 2026 Triennial, featuring over 80 projects by nearly 100 artists and designers from 35 countries.
Artcurial’s Old Master & 19th Century Art auctions held on March 25 and 26, 2026, achieved a combined total of €5,581,187.
Thaddaeus Ropac is hosting 'FAQ', a solo exhibition of new works by American artist Liza Lou that explores the intersection of Abstract Expressionism and beadwork.
The Centre Pompidou is showcasing its collection of portraits of Lee Miller by Man Ray to illustrate her evolution from a Surrealist collaborator to an independent photographer.
The Centre Pompidou and Ircam have announced a major exhibition of four monumental works by contemporary artist Anthony McCall as part of the ManiFeste-2026 festival in Paris.
The Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool will host 'From Here to Here to Here,' a solo exhibition by Louise Giovanelli running from March 28 to June 28, 2026.
Galleria Continua will host an evening dedicated to Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova on March 23, 2026, featuring the artist and curators. The program includes the presentation of a new project and the screening of her 2025 documentary film titled IDP.
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.
Art Basel has released its latest artist profiles and studio features ahead of the Art Basel Paris edition. The announcement highlights major upcoming projects, including a monumental commission at Tate Modern and participation in the 16th Sharjah Biennial.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
Dia Chelsea will present 'David Lamelas: The Machine' from March 6, 2025, marking the first comprehensive U.S. survey of the Argentine conceptual artist's six-decade career.
Artcurial will offer a rare preparatory drawing by Antoine-Jean Gros depicting General Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole during its Old Master & 19th Century Drawings auction on March 25, 2026.
Hauser & Wirth has announced a series of upcoming global exhibitions and projects, including a survey of artist Sonia Boyce at Tate and Zoe Leonard’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Perrotin has released a comprehensive list of major institutional exhibitions and public commissions for artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Key locations include the Musée du Louvre and Institut de France in Paris, as well as the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seoul.
The Centre Pompidou has released a retrospective analysis of seven pivotal works from its collection that initially sparked public scandal and institutional disruption.
Thaddaeus Ropac has secured representation of the estate of American painter Martha Diamond in collaboration with the Martha Diamond Trust and David Kordansky Gallery. The announcement precedes a major European retrospective at the Sara Hildén Museum in Finland scheduled for September 2024.
Calder Gardens, a 1.8-acre cultural site dedicated to the work of Alexander Calder, opened to the public on September 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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