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On September 30, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced a reorganization splitting its former Collections & Research Department into two separate departments effective August 1, 2026.
On September 29, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced "EYES FOR YOU", the first major European solo exhibition of Joyce Pensato since her death in 2019, at the Falckenberg Collection, Deichtorhallen Hamburg.
On September 28, 2026, the Getty Research Institute announced a special guided viewing of Yoko Ono materials from its collections, scheduled for September 30, 2026, from 12 to 4 pm.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton will reopen on October 9, 2026, with “Gustave Fayet, Collectionneur - Créateur. Icônes de l’art moderne,” an exhibition devoted to the collector and artist Gustave Fayet (1865-1925).
Artcurial will launch a new auction series, Artcurial Kids, on 10th December, dedicated to the world of childhood.
Artcurial sold the Rothschild collection 'Le goût Rothschild en héritage. Un pied-à-terre sur le Champ-de-Mars' on September 22, 2026, achieving €4,387,135 with 100% of lots sold.
The Museum of Fine Arts Liberec will present the first solo exhibition in the Czech Republic by Austrian sculptor and conceptual artist Erwin Wurm.
On September 23, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Sean Scully has been named an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest cultural honors. The artist’s work is also the subject of a solo exhibition, “Lines of Emotion,” at the Kunstmuseum Magdeburg.
On September 14, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced that Robert Rauschenberg's 'Caryatid Cavalcade I / ROCI Chile' (1985) has been installed on long-term loan from the Rauschenberg Foundation in the Christopher Lightfoot Walker Lobby at Lincoln Center Theatre in New York.
Phillips announced a live sale of photographs on October 8 featuring masterworks by Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, and Sally Mann, among others.
The Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera in Barcelona has opened an exhibition of works by Anselm Kiefer, drawn primarily from the private collection of Hans Grothe. Titled 'The Secret Life of Plants.
The Smithsonian has released a new illustrated book, “Smithsonian Collection Spotlight,” featuring 700 objects from its national collections, spanning American history, art, and culture.
On September 23, 2026, the Getty Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced new research into Odilon Redon's drawings, revealing that the artist frequently worked on pink, blue, and other colored papers that have since faded.
On September 17, 2026, Christie's announced that its auction "Marr's Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection" realized a total of £3,649,280, more than triple the pre-sale estimate, with registrants from 34 countries.
Danielle Mckinney has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art 2026 list, which recognizes the most influential figures shaping the global art landscape. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is highlighting a brass candle stand used by George Washington while writing his “Farewell Address” in 1796.
Fondation Louis Vuitton will reopen on October 9, 2026, with "Gustave Fayet, Collector - Designer. Icons of Modern Art," an exhibition running through March 8, 2027. The show occupies all museum spaces and is presented in two parts, focusing on Fayet as both a collector and designer.
Phillips has announced its Modern & Contemporary Art Sale, which will present a selection of important paintings and works from distinguished private collections. The sale features both established and emerging artists, though specific lots, estimates, and dates have not yet been disclosed.
Bonhams will present "Cyndi Lauper: Suitcase of Memories," a collection of fashion, accessories, entertainment memorabilia, and personal mementos from the singer's career.
Christie's announced its Post-War to Present sale, to be held live on October 1 at its Rockefeller Center saleroom in New York. The auction features 236 works from a diverse cross-section of post-war and contemporary artists, with a total presale estimate of more than $26.9 million.
On September 17, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced the release of "Becoming Artsy, Episode 506," which traces the history of green pigments in art across nearly 2,000 years.
On September 16, 2026, Christie's announced 'MAWASIM: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art,' a live auction scheduled for November 1, 2026, at The Abu Dhabi EDITION.
On September 14, 2026, the Rijksmuseum announced the appointment of Barbara Borghese (born 1971) as its new Head of Conservation & Science, effective mid-November.
Bonhams Hong Kong has opened 'GAZE: Through the Collector's Eye', a selling exhibition showcasing 15 modern and contemporary works that explores art through the personal perspective of collectors.
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