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50 stories across Sculpture, Contemporary, London, and Paris. Latest: KMSKA Presents Antony Gormley Exhibition with Domain Sculptures in Antwerp.
On June 15, 2026, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) presents an exhibition of works by Antony Gormley curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev.
On June 23, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler reported that Barry Flanagan’s work is the subject of solo exhibitions at Fundació J. Llorens Artigas in Gallifa and at Palazzo Collicola in Spoleto, the latter curated by Dr. Jo Melvin and accompanied by public events on 22 February and 18 April.
On June 16, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris installed Cloud #07156 by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya in the Rotonde as part of the Clair-Obscur exhibition.
On June 22, 2026, The Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation features works by Julian Opie. The exhibition occupies the heart of downtown New Orleans along Poydras Street from Convention Center Boulevard to North Galvez Street.
The Gallerie dell'Accademia will host the exhibition titled 'Leiko Ikemura: TransLucent - The Form of Light' from 10 September to 22 November during the ninth edition of The Venice Glass Week 2026.
On June 21, 2026, Urs Fischer opened a pair of exhibitions at Jeffrey Deitch’s two Los Angeles galleries in collaboration with Gagosian.
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On June 19, 2026, Pace Gallery announced its global representation of the Constantin Brancusi Estate. The gallery’s first major project will be an exhibition in London this fall curated by Dr. Jérôme Neutres.
On June 11, 2026, the Centre Pompidou highlighted its collection of major works by Claude Lalanne (1925–2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–2008).
On June 19, 2026, Gagosian reported that Rachel Whiteread is one of eight people nominated in 2026 for honorary degrees at the University of Cambridge in England. The nominations acknowledge outstanding achievements in the fields of law, politics, science, the arts, and music.
On June 17, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced that the estate of sculptor Leoncillo has joined its roster after the artist's family established a new foundation to manage his legacy. The gallery will stage the first exhibition of his work at its Milan outpost in September.
On June 18, 2026, Giuseppe Penone is collaborating with the 69th Festival dei Due Mondi to present the thirty-foot-tall cast bronze sculpture Le foglie delle radici (The Leaves of Roots) (2011) at Piazza Pianciani in Spoleto, Italy.
The FLAG Art Foundation presents Spotlight: Kelly Akashi from June 18, 2026 until June 26, 2026. The exhibition features Kelly Akashi’s Heirloom (Sundial), 2025-26.
Hauser & Wirth has announced representation of artist Leonardo Drew.
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.
The Getty Museum has acquired Young Mother Breastfeeding Her Child, a stoneware relief by French sculptor Alexandre Charpentier. The work, with a model date of 1882 and produced about 1895 by the Muller manufactory, measures 42 3/8 x 30 6/8 x 4 5/8 in.
On June 14, 2026, the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi, Tokyo, opened a major exhibition of 11 sculptures by U.K.-based Australian artist Ron Mueck, presented in collaboration with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. The show runs through Sept.
On June 15, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published an interview with Erwin Wurm conducted by Ramona Heinlein. The conversation examines Wurm's view of sculpture as an open field shaped by everyday materials, gestures, gravity and time.
June 16, 2026. Wakehurst in Sussex will present four iconic Henry Moore sculptures alongside new commissions from contemporary artists starting in summer 2026. The exhibition runs on view until 23 May 2027.
On June 15, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced that Monster Chetwynd will create Salamander Portal (2026) as a new sculptural entrance on the east side of Middelheim Museum in Antwerp.
June 15, 2026. Lustwarande in Tilburg opens MATERIAL WORLDS on June 14, 2026, running through September 27, 2026. The exhibition presents work by Nicole Eisenman and Ugo Rondinone among other artists and marks the fifteenth edition of the event as well as Lustwarande's twenty-fifth anniversary.
On June 15, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ reported the installation of two major new outdoor artworks by Simon Periton at Jubilee Gardens in Warminster, Wiltshire.
Almine Rech will collaborate with rossogranada, the exclusive representative of the Consejo Leonora Carrington, to showcase lifecast bronze sculptures by the artist from 2010 at Art Basel in Switzerland.
On June 1, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published an interview with British sculptor Antony Gormley reflecting on his five-decade practice exploring the human form and presence.
On June 12, 2026, Gagosian announced that Theaster Gates is being honored as a medalist in the Established Artist category of the 2026 Art Basel Awards. The recognition cites his expansion of artistic practice through socially engaged work spanning sculpture and urbanism.
On June 11, 2026, the Centre Pompidou published a feature on Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008).
The Hayward Gallery will present an exhibition of works by Anish Kapoor from June 16 to October 18, 2026. The show marks the artist's return to the London venue after its 1998 survey of his work and forms a centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary programme.
Museo di Santa Giulia in Brescia, Italy has acquired Francesco Vezzoli’s sculpture Nike Metafisica. The 2019 work is executed in Vicenza stone from the 20th century and bronze.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired Ryan Schneider’s sculpture Deep Dive for its permanent collection. Created in 2025, the work is executed in onyx on a redwood pedestal and measures 27.9 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm.
Grand Palais presents the exhibition 'Wael Shawky: Drama 1882' from June 10 to July 26, 2026. The installation comprises eight parts that follow Ahmed Urabi's 1882 revolt against colonial rule through videos, sculptures and historical reconstructions filmed in an Alexandria theater.
On June 4, 2026, Kelly Akashi's bronze sculpture Undergrowth (Headlands), 2026, is featured in the Headlands Art Center Benefit Auction 2026. The 24 × 14 × 14.5 inch work was created by the 2019 Headlands Artist in Residence.
On June 4, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced the exhibition “Motherscape” by Japanese Swiss artist Leiko Ikemura at the Albertina in Vienna.
The Long Museum in Shanghai is presenting Still Moving, the first major exhibition of Antony Gormley’s work in China. The show features Critical Mass II from 1995, an installation of 60 life-size cast iron body forms, which is making its first appearance in Asia.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo will host a solo exhibition at its location at 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The show runs from June 16, 2026 through September 13, 2026.
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 June 1, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Anish Kapoor will share insights into his work with author and psychoanalyst Darian Leader at the Southbank Centre. The event is scheduled for 8pm on July 8 at Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Sadie Coles HQ is presenting multiple projects by artists including Diego Marcon with titles such as salut! hallo! hello!, Krapfen, Prom and FORZA CANI.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has named CrossLypka, Em Kettner and Chanell Stone as the recipients of the 2026 SECA Art Award. The three artists were selected by curators Alison Guh and Delphine Sims after a review of more than 140 nominees and studio visits with 16 finalists.
On May 29, 2026, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced a conversation between artist Carol Bove and Katherine Brinson, the museum’s Daskalopoulos Senior Curator of Contemporary Art and Director of Global Initiatives. The event is scheduled for June 2, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A solo exhibition is on view at Collezione Gori – Fattoria di Celle, Via Montalese 7, Santomato, Pistoia, Italy. The presentation runs from June 6, 2026, through October 1, 2026.
Anish Kapoor presents a solo exhibition at Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, UK. The show runs from June 16, 2026, through October 18, 2026.
On May 27, 2026, White Cube announced that works by Ellen Altfest and Danica Lundy will be shown in the inaugural Aldrich Decennial exhibition titled ‘I am what is around me’ at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art maintains a large collection of original sculptures by Alberto Giacometti that interact with the architecture of the North Wing and Giacometti Gallery.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is presenting an exhibition of works by German artist Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997). The show centers on recurring motifs in his sculptures, paintings, installations and videos, with the artist himself as the central figure.
Keith Haring in 3D opens June 6, 2026 at Crystal Bridges in Arkansas and continues through January 25, 2027.
An educational endowment fund based at the Musée Maillol is launching an annual series of Hypotheses and Demonstrations. The series invites museum professionals to share experiences, reflections and research with the public around a common theme.
The Uffizi Galleries announced the death of Detlef Heikamp, a scholar of Mannerist sculpture and Medicean collecting. Heikamp, who collected works himself, donated many pieces from his own holdings to the museum.
May 22, 2026 Hauser & Wirth Menorca presents an outdoor sculpture trail selected by artist Cristina Iglesias as part of the summer exhibition 'Directionless,' organized by Rashid Johnson.
The Uffizi Galleries has restored the Niobe Hall on the second floor with 90 energy-efficient lamps of high color rendering.
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