M+ museum will host the third edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival from May 29 to May 31, 2026, in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District.
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo has unveiled its fiscal year 2026 schedule, headlined by major solo surveys of Ron Mueck and Mariko Mori.
The Getty Research Institute is highlighting the archive of photographer Jerry McMillan, who died in February in Pasadena at age 89.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries to the public on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the 900-foot-long elevated structure will house the museum's permanent collection on a single level.
Thaddaeus Ropac has opened an exhibition featuring 16 large-scale new paintings by German artist Georg Baselitz, who died last month at age 88. The works utilize gold grounds and black line work to depict the nude forms of the artist and his wife, Elke, addressing themes of aging and mortality.
The exhibition 'Golden Heroes' featuring the final paintings of German artist Georg Baselitz opens at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice following the artist's death at age 88.
Print Center New York has announced that artist Derrick Adams and Queen Sonja of Norway will be the primary honorees at its Spring Benefit on May 11, 2026. The event will also recognize Paula Panczenko and Katie Geha, the former and current directors of Tandem Press.
Dia Art Foundation will present a major exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Lee Ufan at Dia Beacon starting May 8, 2026. The presentation features works from the 1970s through the early 1990s, including eight paintings recently gifted to the institution.
The Whitney Museum of American Art has unveiled a comprehensive schedule for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, featuring site-specific installations by Precious Okoyomon and a performance series including artists Jonathan González and Maia Chao.
Gagosian will display a monumental collage banner by artist Derrick Adams on the facade of the Palazzetto dello sport Giobatta Gianquinto in Venice from May 4 to September 24, 2026.
Gagosian will host a conversation between Judd Foundation artistic director Flavin Judd and art historian Ted Barrow on May 9, 2026, at its Architecture location in Los Angeles.
A new report from Art Basel examines the historical and contemporary financial structures supporting Land Art six decades after the movement's inception.
Dia Art Foundation will partner with SMAC Venice to present a comprehensive exhibition of Lee Ufan's work at the Procuratie Vecchie in Venice from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
German contemporary artist Georg Baselitz has died at the age of 88. Recognized as a central figure in European art, Baselitz gained international prominence for his 'inversion' technique, in which he painted subjects upside down to challenge traditional perspective.
German painter Georg Baselitz, a leading figure of the Neo-Expressionist movement, died on Thursday at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a news release by his representative gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac.
White Cube has announced the death of Georg Baselitz, the influential German painter and sculptor who redefined Neo-Expressionism. Baselitz, born in 1938, was known for his radical approach to image-making, including his signature technique of painting subjects upside down.
The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will host a major exhibition exploring the creative dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.
The Singapore Art Museum will present 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness' from May 29 to October 4, 2026, marking the artist's first major exhibition in Southeast Asia.
Artist Florentina Holzinger will present 'Seaworld Venice' at the Austrian Pavilion during the Venice Biennale from May 9 to November 22. Curated by Nora-Swantje Almes, the exhibition marks Holzinger’s first full integration of her water-based research into an exhibition format.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has commissioned two new artworks by Lauren Halsey for the opening of the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026.
The New Museum will open its expanded New York building on March 21, 2026, with a large-scale exhibition titled 'New Humans: Memories of the Future.' Curated by Massimiliano Gioni and Gary Carrion-Murayari, the show features over 150 international artists, scientists, and filmmakers exploring the.
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.
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.
Prada Home will debut its first retail location in Milan with an exhibition titled 'Chawan Cabinet' curated by artist Theaster Gates.
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 Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) officially opened the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the new building serves as the museum's primary exhibition space.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will present 'Basquiat - Headstrong,' the first solo museum exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat's work in Scandinavia. The presentation focuses on a specific group of oilstick drawings on paper from 1981–1983 that center on the motif of the human head.
Architect Peter Zumthor has completed a long-term museum expansion project, marking a significant addition to the international cultural landscape.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $11.5 million during an opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16, 2026.
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, will co-organize a major retrospective of Colombian artist Olga de Amaral opening September 10, 2026.
The participatory project 'Venetian Diary' by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov will be presented in Venice from May 9 to June 28, 2026, coinciding with the 61st Venice Biennale.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the facility serves as the new home for the museum's permanent collection.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam will host a comprehensive retrospective of Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie from May 14 to October 18, 2026.
Choreographer and performer Florentina Holzinger has been selected to represent Austria at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026.
The Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero will present a solo exhibition of works by Anselm Kiefer from April 28 to October 25, 2026, in Valencia, Spain.
The Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg, Germany, will host a solo exhibition of works by artist Anish Kapoor from April 24 to August 30, 2026. The presentation is organized in collaboration with Galleria Continua.
The National Gallery will host a public conversation with artist Sir Antony Gormley at the Pigott Theatre in London on April 27, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, will also be accessible via online ticketing.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has acquired 'Negroes Battling in a Cave' (2016), marking the first time a painting by Ellen Gallagher has entered a Dutch public collection.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has returned the 1920/21 painting 'Odalisque' by Henri Matisse to the legal successors of Albert Stern. The Dutch Restitutions Committee determined the work was sold under duress in 1941 to finance the Stern family's escape from the Nazi regime.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries to the public on April 19, 2026. The opening phase includes two weeks of priority access for members and donors to view the inaugural installation of the permanent collection.
Serpentine and The FLAG Art Foundation have established a new biennial prize that will award £1 million over the next decade to five artists.
Sprüth Magers has announced the global representation of the Estate of Nancy Holt, a central figure in the Land Art and Conceptual movements. The gallery will work in partnership with the Holt/Smithson Foundation to manage the artist's legacy and archive.
Artist Wangechi Mutu has been invited to participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, the presentation titled 'In Minor Keys' will be on view from May 9 through November 26, 2026.
Artist Nnena Kalu has been awarded the 2025 Turner Prize and its £25,000 top award during a ceremony at Bradford Grammar School. The jury selected Kalu for her large-scale abstract sculptures and rhythmic drawings, specifically citing her installations at Manifesta 15 and the Walker Art Gallery.
Tate has announced that Maria Balshaw will depart as Director in the Spring of 2026, concluding a nine-year leadership period that began in 2017.
Tate Modern will present 'Tracey Emin: A Second Life' from February 27 to August 31, 2026, marking the artist's largest exhibition to date.
Artist Otobong Nkanga has been invited to participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The selection was made by curator Koyo Kouoh for the upcoming edition of the global exhibition.
Hauser & Wirth co-presidents Iwan and Manuela Wirth announced the death of New York-based artist Pat Steir on March 25, shortly before her 88th birthday.
Hauser & Wirth has acquired the 18th-century Palazzo Forcella De Seta in Palermo, Sicily, with plans to convert the historic site into a permanent arts destination.
Artcurial achieved total sales of €208.5 million in 2025, a 12% increase over the previous year, with 19 lots exceeding the €1 million threshold.
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