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On October 20, 2026, Phillips announced a two-day sale devoted to independent watchmaking, featuring fresh-to-market timepieces by F.P. Journe, Kari Voutilainen, Haldimann, Théo Auffret, and Kiu Tai Yu.
On October 12, 2026, White Cube announced that Louise Giovanelli is this year's recipient of the Robson Orr TenTen Award, with a commission for a new print for the Government Art Collection.
On October 12, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Dana Awartani will be included in 'Nach Damaskus … Karl Ernst Osthaus und die islamischen Künste,' opening at Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany, on November 6, 2026.
Aguttes announced its first auction dedicated to animation cels, drawings, and storyboards, led by its Pop Culture & Memorabilia department.
On October 6, 2026, Christie's announced its first exhibition in Asia dedicated to modern South Asian art, 'Masterpieces of Modern South Asian Art: Highlights from the Dabriwala Collection'.
On October 8, 2026, Art Basel and UBS released the Survey of Global Collecting 2026, authored by Dr. Clare McAndrew of Arts Economics.
Phillips will hold a cross-category live auction in Hong Kong on 4 December, showcasing Japanese modern and contemporary art, design, photography, and luxury goods.
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