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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Covers Façade in Kusama Polka Dots Ahead of Major Survey

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Covers Façade in Kusama Polka Dots Ahead of Major Survey

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has covered its entire glass façade in multicolored polka dots designed by Yayoi Kusama Studio, ahead of the opening of a major survey of the artist's work on September 11, 2026.

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Van Gogh Museum Appoints Christoph Grunenberg to Supervisory Board

Van Gogh Museum Appoints Christoph Grunenberg to Supervisory Board

On September 1, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced the appointment of Prof. Dr Christoph Grunenberg, Director of Kunsthalle Bremen, as a member of its Supervisory Board.

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M+ Restored Initiative Brings Three Hong Kong New Wave Films to Festivals and Cathay Inflight

M+ Restored Initiative Brings Three Hong Kong New Wave Films to Festivals and Cathay Inflight

On August 31, 2026, M+ in Hong Kong announced the touring of three newly restored 4K films from its M+ Restored initiative: Jacob Cheung's 'Cageman' (1992), Allen Fong's 'Just Like Weather' (1986), and Tsui Hark's 'The Butterfly Murders' (1979).

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Van Gogh Museum Debuts Complete 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon' Series by Yoshitoshi

Van Gogh Museum Debuts Complete 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon' Series by Yoshitoshi

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has placed on view the complete series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892), one of the 19th century's most important Japanese printmakers.

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Stedelijk Museum Announces Seventh Post/No/Bills Edition with Kexin Hao's Anatomical Murals

Stedelijk Museum Announces Seventh Post/No/Bills Edition with Kexin Hao's Anatomical Murals

On August 25, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum announced the seventh edition of its Post/No/Bills series, featuring a site-specific installation by artist Kexin Hao titled 'Anatomy of Obstruction'.

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Stedelijk Museum Announces Death of Yayoi Kusama, Retrospective Becomes Tribute

Stedelijk Museum Announces Death of Yayoi Kusama, Retrospective Becomes Tribute

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam announced the death of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who died at an undisclosed age. Born in Matsumoto, Japan, in 1929, Kusama developed a distinctive visual language of polka dots, pumpkins, and mirrored environments over a career spanning more than seven decades.

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Stedelijk Museum Announces Yayoi Kusama Exhibition, ABN AMRO as Main Partner

Stedelijk Museum Announces Yayoi Kusama Exhibition, ABN AMRO as Main Partner

On August 20, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam announced a major exhibition of work by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, set to run from September 11, 2026, through January 17, 2027. ABN AMRO will serve as the main partner, building on the bank's long-standing collaboration with the museum.

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Stedelijk Museum Announces Fall 2026-2027 Program with Kusama, Pendleton, Tuymans

Stedelijk Museum Announces Fall 2026-2027 Program with Kusama, Pendleton, Tuymans

On August 26, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam announced its Fall 2026 and 2027 program, featuring a landmark retrospective of Yayoi Kusama (September 11, 2026–January 17, 2027) that includes early works never seen in Europe and a new Infinity Mirror Room.

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Stedelijk Museum Presents Final Leg of Yayoi Kusama Retrospective in Amsterdam

Stedelijk Museum Presents Final Leg of Yayoi Kusama Retrospective in Amsterdam

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will present the third and final leg of a major traveling retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, running September 11, 2026, through January 17, 2027.

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Van Gogh Museum Announces Three Major Exhibitions, Including Largest Whistler Retrospective in 30 Years

Van Gogh Museum Announces Three Major Exhibitions, Including Largest Whistler Retrospective in 30 Years

On August 25, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced a trio of exhibitions for the 2026-2027 season. The largest European retrospective of James McNeill Whistler in thirty years, "Whistler.

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