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Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Mourns VALIE EXPORT, Dies at 85

Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Mourns VALIE EXPORT, Dies at 85

The Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced the death of Austrian artist VALIE EXPORT on July 24, 2026. EXPORT died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 85. The gallery published a tribute written by Michael Loebenstein, director of the Österreichisches Filmmuseum in Vienna, reflecting on her legacy.

TributeContemporaryPerformance ArtFeminist Art
Vatican Pavilion Names 24 Artists for 61st Venice Biennale, Curated by Obrist and Vickers

Vatican Pavilion Names 24 Artists for 61st Venice Biennale, Curated by Obrist and Vickers

The Holy See Pavilion announced the 24 artists participating in the 61st Venice Biennale, in a press release dated July 24, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryVenice BiennaleVatican
Tate Modern Unveils Lina Lapelytė's 'Serendipity Island' Participatory Installation

Tate Modern Unveils Lina Lapelytė's 'Serendipity Island' Participatory Installation

On July 24, 2026, Tate Modern announced a new installation and participatory performance by Lithuanian artist and composer Lina Lapelytė, titled "Serendipity Island." The work transforms the museum's Turbine Hall into a maze-like stage where visitors, guided by 'Conductors,' follow one of six 'sc.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonParticipatory Art
Louisiana Museum Presents Nalini Malani's First Solo in Scandinavia, Featuring 'Of Woman Born'

Louisiana Museum Presents Nalini Malani's First Solo in Scandinavia, Featuring 'Of Woman Born'

On July 21, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced the opening of its first solo presentation in Scandinavia of Indian artist Nalini Malani. The exhibition centers on Malani's large immersive installation 'Of Woman Born', which premiered as a Collateral Event at the 61st Venice Biennale.

ExhibitionContemporaryInstallationVideo Art
Florentina Holzinger's 'Seaworld Venice' Draws 2,000 Daily Visitors at Austrian Pavilion

Florentina Holzinger's 'Seaworld Venice' Draws 2,000 Daily Visitors at Austrian Pavilion

Thaddaeus Ropac announced on July 21, 2026, that Florentina Holzinger's performance "Seaworld Venice" at the Austrian Pavilion of the Venice Biennale has drawn an estimated 2,000 visitors daily since May.

ExhibitionContemporaryPerformance ArtVenice
Florentina Holzinger's Venice Biennale Installation Features Urine-Filtered Water Tank at Austrian Pavilion

Florentina Holzinger's Venice Biennale Installation Features Urine-Filtered Water Tank at Austrian Pavilion

On July 20, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced details of Florentina Holzinger's installation at the Austrian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale.

ExhibitionContemporaryVenicePerformance Art
David Salle Uses AI in New Paintings at Palazzo Cini, Venice, Presented by Thaddaeus Ropac

David Salle Uses AI in New Paintings at Palazzo Cini, Venice, Presented by Thaddaeus Ropac

On July 14, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced an exhibition of new works by David Salle, titled "Painting in the Present Tense," at the Palazzo Cini in Venice.

ExhibitionContemporaryVeniceAI
Tate Appoints Daisy Desrosiers as Britton Family Curator at Large for North America

Tate Appoints Daisy Desrosiers as Britton Family Curator at Large for North America

On July 15, 2026, Tate announced the appointment of Daisy Desrosiers as the Britton Family Curator at Large, North America. Based in the United States, Desrosiers will focus on developing North American art in Tate’s collection through new research and acquisitions.

AppointmentContemporaryModernNorth America
Thaddaeus Ropac Presents Georg Baselitz's Last Sculpture at Salzburg Festival

Thaddaeus Ropac Presents Georg Baselitz's Last Sculpture at Salzburg Festival

Thaddaeus Ropac is presenting Georg Baselitz's final sculptural work, 'Stravinsky' (2026), in the foyer of the Großes Festspielhaus during the Salzburg Festival.

ExhibitionContemporarySalzburg#city-salzburg
White Cube Announces Sara Flores Exhibition at proyectoamil Ardez, Switzerland

White Cube Announces Sara Flores Exhibition at proyectoamil Ardez, Switzerland

On July 13, 2026, White Cube announced an exhibition of works by Sara Flores at proyectoamil in Ardez, Switzerland, from July 25 to August 31, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporarySwitzerlandLondon
Barbican Centre Announces Yuko Mohri Exhibition 'In Concert' for The Curve's 20th Year

Barbican Centre Announces Yuko Mohri Exhibition 'In Concert' for The Curve's 20th Year

The Barbican Centre announced that Japanese artist Yuko Mohri will present a major new exhibition, "In Concert," in The Curve from October 1, 2026, to January 24, 2027.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonInstallation

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