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The 45th edition of the ARCOmadrid international art fair will take place from March 4 to March 8, 2026. The event is scheduled to be held at the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre, occupying Halls 7 and 9.
A report by Deloitte Luxembourg indicates that the 2025 edition of TEFAF Maastricht generated a total economic impact of €86.4 million for the Netherlands.
TEFAF New York 2026 concluded its annual run at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring a significant focus on Black and African artists including Mickalene Thomas, Seydou Keïta, and Kehinde Wiley.
Van Cleef & Arpels presented approximately 150 jewelry creations from its Heritage collection at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. The exhibition highlights 'White High Jewelry' from the 1940s to the 1960s, featuring platinum and white gold pieces set with diamonds.
The 10th edition of TEFAF New York featured 88 dealers from 14 countries, an increase from 78 exhibitors the previous year. High-profile attendees included collectors J. Tomilson Hill and Beth Rudin DeWoody, alongside representatives from over 260 museums and institutions.
The ArtsLibris fair will participate in ARCOlisboa to promote contemporary artist books and editions through a dedicated marketplace and the Speaker’s Corner discussion forum.
The ARCO Madrid international art fair has announced its professional program focusing on the reform of the Spanish Patronage Law and the acquisition of contemporary art by public administrations.
Artspace has partnered with The Kitchen to release 'In the palm of my hand' (2026), a limited-edition print by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Garrett Bradley.
ARCOlisboa has launched the application process for its next edition, inviting international galleries to participate in the contemporary art fair. The event serves as a primary networking hub for professionals and collectors within the Portuguese and international art markets.
ARCOlisboa has released logistical details for its upcoming contemporary art fair held at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon. The event, organized in collaboration with IFEMA MADRID, will provide a range of visitor services to facilitate international and local attendance.
ARCOmadrid has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards and acquisition prizes, highlighting a series of honors for contemporary artists and galleries.
The Mexico City contemporary art fair Zona Maco has expanded its roster to include more than 200 exhibitors. The growth of the event reflects an increasing interest from international art collectors in the Latin American market.
ARCOlisboa has detailed its 2026 awards program, featuring the fourth Fundação Millennium bcp Award for Best Booth and the seventh Opening Lisboa Award for emerging galleries.
The ninth edition of ARCOlisboa will take place from May 28 to May 31, 2026, at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon.
Art Basel has released a series of profiles on influential contemporary artists including Theaster Gates, Julie Mehretu, and Kiki Smith.
ARCOlisboa has announced the launch of its digital Viewing Rooms starting May 29, 2026, to coincide with the fair's 8th edition. The platform will provide digital access to artworks, participating galleries, and specific curatorial projects.
The TEFAF Maastricht art fair is scheduled to take place in May 2026, bringing together international dealers specializing in Old Masters, modern art, and antiques. The event will run from May 28 through May 31, 2026, at the MECC Maastricht.
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) and Bank of America have selected the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) as the 2026 recipient of the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund.
Art Basel has unveiled a series of off-site exhibitions across Venice featuring contemporary artists in historic and industrial venues. The programming runs concurrently with the Venice Biennale and includes site-specific installations in grand houses and former industrial sites.
Art Basel Paris has revealed its 2026 exhibitor list, featuring over 200 galleries from 40 countries for its fifth edition at the Grand Palais. The fair, scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, marks the first edition under the leadership of Director Karim Crippa.
Art Basel has released a series of destination guides featuring recommendations from artists, chefs, and industry experts for the cities of Basel, Paris, and Venice.
Designer Rick Owens and collaborator Michèle Lamy have launched an arts foundation located in a historic property in Venice. The initiative involves the restoration of a centuries-old building to serve as a permanent space for artistic projects and exhibitions.
Art Basel has named Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as the Artistic Director for the second edition of Art Basel Qatar, scheduled for January 28 to 30, 2027.
Art Basel has unveiled the details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program requiring exhibitors to reserve major works for an in-person VIP unveiling.
Art Basel has announced 33 medalists for the second edition of its global awards program, recognizing artists, curators, and institutions across nine categories including Emerging Artist, Icon Artist, and Patron.
Art Basel has released the 2026 schedule for its flagship fairs in Asia and Europe. Art Basel Hong Kong is scheduled to run from March 26 to March 28, 2026.
The co-curator of Art Basel's Zero 10 edition has announced a new initiative to bridge the gap between digital and traditional art markets. The program focuses on integrating technology-driven practices into the established fair structure to increase accessibility for digital artists.
Art Basel has announced that artist Trevor Paglen and strategist Eli Scheinman will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, the fair's digital art initiative, for its inaugural presentation in Switzerland from June 17–21, 2026.
A new report from Art Basel examines the historical and contemporary financial structures supporting Land Art six decades after the movement's inception.
Art Basel has published a series of interviews and profiles featuring international artists including Cecilia Vicuña, Lubaina Himid, and Michael Armitage.
Tokyo Gallery + BTAP has announced a new art event designed to bridge academic curation with the commercial art market. The program will take place across two locations in Tokyo and Kyoto to create a new circulation for contemporary art.
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.
Art Basel has announced the 290 participating galleries for its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, including 21 first-time exhibitors from regions such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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