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Maurizio Cattelan Wins 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie, Exhibition at Neue Nationalgalerie

Maurizio Cattelan Wins 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie, Exhibition at Neue Nationalgalerie

On September 1, 2026, Gagosian announced that Maurizio Cattelan has been named the 2026 winner of the Preis der Nationalgalerie. The prize, established in 2000 by the Freunden der Nationalgalerie, includes a solo museum exhibition.

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Günther Förg Included in 'Hardcore' Exhibition at FAHRBEREITSCHAFT, Berlin

Günther Förg Included in 'Hardcore' Exhibition at FAHRBEREITSCHAFT, Berlin

On September 1, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Günther Förg is included in 'Hardcore', a group exhibition at FAHRBEREITSCHAFT in Berlin. The exhibition draws on works from the haubrok foundation. FAHRBEREITSCHAFT, a former bus depot, has been repurposed as an exhibition space.

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Lempertz to Auction Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft Collection This Autumn

Lempertz to Auction Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft Collection This Autumn

On August 27, 2026, Lempertz announced that the Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI has commissioned the auction house to sell its collection, which includes numerous works on permanent loan to German museums. Selected pieces will be offered during the forthcoming autumn season.

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Matthew Barney's Early Video 'SCABACTION' Included in 16th Gwangju Biennale

Matthew Barney's Early Video 'SCABACTION' Included in 16th Gwangju Biennale

On August 28, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Matthew Barney's 1988 video work 'SCABACTION' is included in the 16th Gwangju Biennale, titled 'You Must Change Your Life,' inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's poem.

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André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' Acquired by Städel Museum, Galerie Max Hetzler Announces

André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' Acquired by Städel Museum, Galerie Max Hetzler Announces

On August 19, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that a recent reiteration of André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' has entered the permanent collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.

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