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The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo announced Mariko Mori: All That Shines, the artist's first major Japanese retrospective since 2002, opening October 31, 2026 and running through March 28, 2027. Co-organized with the Solomon R.
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation and Mori Art Museum will open the Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition featuring Katayama Mari on October 31, 2026, running through March 28, 2027.
On August 29, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced the appointment of Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator of Programme and Maja Wismer as Head of Collection and Research.
On May 27, 2026, Matthew Marks Gallery announced a solo exhibition of new works by Berlin-based artist Thomas Demand, running from September 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027. The show combines Demand's signature photographic methods with the visual language of theatre and opera.
On June 24, 2026, Lisson Gallery and Guangzhou's Absent Gallery announced a reciprocal exchange of their exhibition spaces. From July 12 to August 22, 2026, Lisson will present a special viewing of work from its program at Absent Gallery's Guangzhou venue.
MOCA Cleveland will present 'Tishan Hsu: permeable surface', a career-spanning exhibition running from August 28, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Bonhams will offer a large selection of Cecil Beaton designs in its Collections Sale, including the Roy Astley Collection of Theatrical Designs, running online from May 20 to June 3, 2025.
On June 22, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced the installation of two works by Julian Opie in the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition (PCSE) in New Orleans.
Otobong Nkanga (born 1974, Kano, Nigeria) will receive the Sikkens Prize 2026 on October 26, 2026, at a ceremony in Laren, Netherlands. The Sikkens Prize is awarded annually by the Sikkens Foundation to an artist or collective pioneering in the field of color.
Pace Gallery published a film featuring artist Anicka Yi exploring the exhibition "Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing," on view at Pace in New York through August 14, 2026. The film was announced on June 4, 2026.
On July 16, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced the 1st edition of Bienal Del Agua, The Traces of Water, taking place in Cascais, Portugal, from July 16 to September 6, 2026, with a public opening on July 18.
On March 15, 2026, Artcurial auctioned the Ferrari agent Fritz Neuser collection in Paris, achieving €5 million with all 30 vehicles and 301 Automobilia lots sold. The top lot, a 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona in Verde Medio, fetched €602,000 after a bidding war.
On May 20, 2026, Artcurial will auction a set of five trial proofs of a colour lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, alongside the signed final version.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery will present an exhibition examining political, social, and aesthetic parallels between George Grosz and Gerhard Richter.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery is presenting an exhibition that pairs Georg Baselitz's own graphic work with Old Masters prints from his personal collection, amassed over his adult life.
Lehmann Maupin has appointed Fionna Flaherty as Partner, based in New York. Flaherty joins current partners Carla Camacho, Jessica Kreps, and Isabella Icoz, and will oversee the gallery's programmatic and sales initiatives, including international art fair participation.
Lehmann Maupin has appointed Isabella Kairis Icoz as Partner, based in London, the gallery announced.
Lehmann Maupin has announced the representation of Korean artist Sung Neung Kyung, whose interdisciplinary practice spans over five decades and has influenced performance, Conceptualism, and politics.
Lehmann Maupin has announced its representation of American artist Tammy Nguyen, known for a multidisciplinary practice spanning paintings, drawings, artist books, prints, and zines. Her work explores intersections of geopolitics, ecology, and lesser-known histories.
Lehmann Maupin has announced the representation of Malawian artist Billie Zangewa, who lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. The gallery will present recent work by Zangewa in Frieze Art Fair's Online Viewing Room launching this week.
On August 12, 2026, Sotheby's announced the launch of Nightcap, a new late-night auction series in New York. The series will offer a curated selection of contemporary art, design, and luxury items in a relaxed, after-hours setting.
Lehmann Maupin announced its representation of New York-based sculptor Oren Pinhassi (b. 1985), whose anthropomorphic sculptures and large-scale installations examine the politics of architectural space and the human body.
Lehmann Maupin has announced its representation of the estate of Swiss artist Heidi Bucher, known for her latex-based explorations of the body, domestic space, and gender.
Lehmann Maupin announced its representation of Chilean multidisciplinary artist Cecilia Vicuña.
The National Gallery of Art will launch the fall season of its National Gallery Nights series on September 10, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the afterhours program. The free, themed events will take place every second Thursday of September, October, and November from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Bonhams achieved €15.2 million from the 28-lot Jules Speelman Collection, far surpassing a pre-sale estimate of €4.2 million. The auction was 96% sold by lot and 100% by value, with four lots exceeding €1 million.
The National Gallery of Art announced on August 19, 2026, the acquisition of significant works by Wifredo Lam, Christina Quarles, Ben Shahn, Marie Bracquemond, and others, marking the first time several artists enter the nation's collection.
Lehmann Maupin announced its representation of Madrid-based artist Teresa Solar Abboud (b. 1985), whose practice spans sculpture, drawing, and video. Her work explores fiction, natural history, ecology, and the tension between organic and synthetic forms.
Lehmann Maupin has promoted Alexis Rose to Senior Director, based in New York. Rose joined the gallery six years ago and has served as a liaison to artists including McArthur Binion, Loriel Beltrán, Lari Pittman, Arcmanoro Niles, and Billie Zangewa.
Lehmann Maupin announced its representation of Bangladeshi-British artist Rana Begum. The gallery will debut a work by Begum at its Art Basel booth, followed by her first solo exhibition in New York. Begum's recent U.S. museum debut, 'Reflection,' was held at the SCAD Museum of Art.
Lehmann Maupin has promoted Emma Son to Partner, based in Seoul. Son will continue to oversee the gallery's Seoul outpost and its broader initiatives in South Korea.
Lehmann Maupin announced its representation of Guimi You (b. 1985), a Korean artist known for ethereal paintings blending East Asian ink traditions with oil.
Frieze has published a comprehensive roundup of international art exhibitions, fairs, and biennale presentations, featuring artists including Arch Connelly, Shu Lea Cheang, Cao Fei, and Anselm Kiefer.
Frieze has announced the fifth edition of its Asian art fair, which will feature new curated sections and an expanded programme, once again connecting the global art world to Asia. The organizer noted that previous editions saw a strong response to Latin American artists and galleries.
Frieze editors Chloe Stead, Vanessa Peterson, Marko Gluhaich, and Lou Selfridge convened a roundtable to discuss performance art trends in 2024, citing key works and events.
Frieze magazine has published its latest issue, which includes coverage of the fifth edition of its Asian art fair, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme aimed at connecting the global art world to Asia.
The California African American Museum (CAAM) acquired two works at Frieze Los Angeles for its permanent collection through the CAAM Acquisition Fund. Executive Director Cameron Shaw and collector V.
Musée d'Orsay has featured Max Klinger's bronze bust 'Cassandre', created circa 1893, in its collection. The sculpture depicts the Trojan princess Cassandra, who was cursed by Apollo to never be believed.
The Musée d'Orsay has published a detailed online record for Henri Matisse's 1918 self-portrait, 'Autoportrait,' an oil-on-canvas work measuring 65 by 54 centimeters without its frame.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has published the online record for Emile Bernard's 1887 watercolor, 'Bretonne en grande coiffe' (Breton Woman in a Large Headdress). The work, executed in watercolor, brown ink, India ink, brush, and pen, measures 20 by 15.2 centimeters.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a rare salted paper print portrait of writer Alexandre Dumas père by the pioneering French photographer Nadar. The photograph, taken between 1854 and 1860, depicts Dumas in a half-length, frontal pose with a slight smile.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is featuring Jean-Louis Hamon's large-scale oil painting 'Comédie humaine' (circa 1852) in its collection.
Lehmann Maupin announced on August 21, 2026, that it now represents New York-based artist Anna Park (b. 1996), who creates charcoal and ink drawings that blend abstraction and figuration.
Lehmann Maupin has announced its representation of London-based artist Chantal Joffe in Asia. New work by Joffe will debut at the gallery's presentation at KIAF Art Seoul, running October 13–17, followed by a solo pop-up in Beijing opening October 23.
On August 21, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced the opening of Sean Scully's solo exhibition 'STACK' at Château La Coste in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, France.
Bonhams sold the Hope Spinel, a 50.13-carat faceted gemstone, for a record $30,000 per carat at its Fine Jewellery sale in London on September 24, 2015. The previous world record for a faceted spinel was $16,000 per carat, set in 2013.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is offering a 30% discount on admission tickets for UAE residents from August 1 to September 30, with children under 18 admitted free.
Fouquet's Abu Dhabi, a new outpost of the renowned Parisian brasserie, has opened its doors at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
The fifth edition of Frieze fair connects the global art world to that of Asia, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme.
On August 20, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced that paintings conservator Devi Ormond has completed the conservation of Edgar Degas's "Self-Portrait" (about 1857–58), a small oil-on-paper work measuring roughly eight by six inches.
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