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Art21 has announced the premiere of the new episode "Human Nature," the third and final installment of Season 12 of "Art in the Twenty-First Century." The episode features four artists, including Josh Kline, who explore themes of humanity's impact on the environment, social and economic systems, .
On June 30, 2026, the University of Cambridge announced that Rachel Whiteread is among eight nominees for honorary degrees in 2026, recognizing outstanding achievements in law, politics, science, the arts, and music.
On July 16, 2026, Phillips auctioned works by Tala Madani and Gary Simmons to benefit The Bronx Museum of the Arts, with both lots selling above their high estimates.
A Frieze article explores how Instagram meme accounts have become a primary method of institutional critique within the art world.
The fifth edition of Frieze Seoul will feature a new curated section by Wonseok Koh, foregrounding underrepresented modern artists across 12 solo shows.
On June 26, 2026, Charles Ede, a London-based antiquities gallery, released a statement from its director explaining why the antiquities market operates differently from the broader art market.
On June 26, 2026, Sotheby's announced that its London June auction series achieved a combined total of £420.5 million. The figure represents the final tally across multiple sales held during the month, encompassing works from various categories.
On July 2, 2026, ARCO Madrid announced a new call for architects, designers, and creative professionals to design the GUEST Lounge for the 2027 edition of the fair, which will take place from March 3–7, 2027, at IFEMA MADRID.
Artcurial will hold the "Iconoclasts – 20 Years of the Urban Department" auction on November 18, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of its urban art department.
Monster Chetwynd's immersive installation 'A Feather in your Hat!' opens at the Estonia National Museum in Tartu, Estonia, on July 24, 2026, running through January 24, 2027.
Art Basel provides practical information for its Hong Kong show, listing leading galleries from established to emerging that are participating in the fair. The Conversations program brings together cultural figures for live debates on topics shaping art and culture.
TEFAF New York has several primary-market exhibitors reporting sold-out booths during the preview. The fair appears to be undergoing a subtle shift in its positioning. Details on specific galleries and sales figures have not been disclosed in the release.
Art Basel has announced the exhibitor lineup and program details for Art Basel Paris 2026, which will take place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026.
The sale and purchase of contemporary works of art by Public Administrations is placed at the centre of attention alongside reform of the Patronage Law. Collecting is positioned as an integral part of the cultural system. The ACB Collection is presented in connection with Tasis School Portugal.
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