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Tokyo Node to Present Tony Oursler Solo Exhibition 'Between Technology and Spiritual Knowledge' in July

Tokyo Node to Present Tony Oursler Solo Exhibition 'Between Technology and Spiritual Knowledge' in July

On June 3, 2026, Tokyo Node announced a new exhibition of works by Tony Oursler titled 'Between Technology and Spiritual Knowledge - Magic, Media, and Art'.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaTokyo
Thaddaeus Ropac to Host Conversation Between Artist Joan Snyder and Writer Rachel Cusk in Paris

Thaddaeus Ropac to Host Conversation Between Artist Joan Snyder and Writer Rachel Cusk in Paris

On June 6, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced a public conversation between artist Joan Snyder and writer Rachel Cusk to coincide with the exhibition Earthsongs.

ExhibitionContemporaryParisPainting
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to Host Solo Exhibition by Michelangelo Pistoletto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to Host Solo Exhibition by Michelangelo Pistoletto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) will present a solo exhibition of works by Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 16, 2026, through September 13, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryTokyoSculpture
Tate Modern Unveils nora chipaumire Installation for 2026 Infinities Commission

Tate Modern Unveils nora chipaumire Installation for 2026 Infinities Commission

Tate Modern announced the opening of 'gadzi', an immersive installation by Zimbabwean artist nora chipaumire, as the recipient of the 2026 Infinities Commission.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonNew Media
Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul Presents Alex Katz Exhibition Spanning Three Decades

Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul Presents Alex Katz Exhibition Spanning Three Decades

On June 2, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition of works by Alex Katz at its Seoul location, focusing on the artist's exploration of light and perception.

ExhibitionContemporarySeoulPainting
Whitechapel Gallery Announces Inaugural Backyard Biennial: East Festival in London

Whitechapel Gallery Announces Inaugural Backyard Biennial: East Festival in London

Whitechapel Gallery has launched Backyard Biennial: East, an eight-week summer arts festival featuring collaborations with over 40 local partners across East London.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonPublic Art
Guggenheim New York Announces 'Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now' Featuring Maurizio Cattelan and Yayoi Kusama

Guggenheim New York Announces 'Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now' Featuring Maurizio Cattelan and Yayoi Kusama

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will open 'Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now' on June 5, 2026, an exhibition tracing the evolution of Pop art from its 1960s origins to contemporary practices.

ExhibitionContemporaryModernNew York
Getty Announces 2026–2027 Cohort of Getty Scholars Focused on Provenance and Ancient Religious Experience

Getty Announces 2026–2027 Cohort of Getty Scholars Focused on Provenance and Ancient Religious Experience

The Getty Research Institute, Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Foundation, and Getty Museum have selected their 2026–2027 cohort of international scholars for residencies at the Getty Center and Getty Villa.

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ARCOmadrid Announces Dates for 45th Edition in March 2026

ARCOmadrid Announces Dates for 45th Edition in March 2026

The 45th edition of the ARCOmadrid international art fair will take place from March 4 to March 8, 2026. The event is scheduled to be held at the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre, occupying Halls 7 and 9.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Opens Mandy El-Sayegh Exhibition Exploring Luxury and Global Conflict

Thaddaeus Ropac Opens Mandy El-Sayegh Exhibition Exploring Luxury and Global Conflict

Thaddaeus Ropac has opened an exhibition of new paintings and silkscreens by Mandy El-Sayegh at its London gallery on Dover Street. The works utilize a collage technique, layering newspaper reports of global turmoil with luxury fashion advertisements and paint.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonPainting
Mandy El-Sayegh and Shumon Basar to Discuss Mural Commission at The Showroom, London

Mandy El-Sayegh and Shumon Basar to Discuss Mural Commission at The Showroom, London

Artist Mandy El-Sayegh and curator Shumon Basar will hold a public discussion regarding El-Sayegh’s mural commission, 'This is a Sign: Notes on Assembly', at The Showroom.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonMixed Media
Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation Revisit 'Regift' Exhibition for 40th Anniversary in Zurich

Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation Revisit 'Regift' Exhibition for 40th Anniversary in Zurich

Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation have co-produced a new edition of the 2009 exhibition 'Regift' at Luma Westbau in Zurich to mark the institute's 40th anniversary.

ExhibitionContemporaryZurichInstitutional
Royal Academy Announces 2026 Summer Exhibition Theme Focused on Interconnectedness

Royal Academy Announces 2026 Summer Exhibition Theme Focused on Interconnectedness

The Royal Academy of Arts has announced that its 2026 Summer Exhibition will center on the theme of 'Interconnectedness.' The annual open-submission exhibition will feature a range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture from both emerging artists and established R.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonArchitecture
Antony Gormley and Ann Demeester to Discuss Body and Space at Art Basel Unlimited

Antony Gormley and Ann Demeester to Discuss Body and Space at Art Basel Unlimited

Artist Antony Gormley will join Kunsthaus Zürich director Ann Demeester for a public conversation at Art Basel Unlimited. The discussion focuses on Gormley's sculptural installation 'Here and Now' and his career-long investigation of the human body in space.

FairContemporarySculptureBasel
Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Anna Jermolaewa's Performance Installation at Austrian Pavilion, Venice Biennale

Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Anna Jermolaewa's Performance Installation at Austrian Pavilion, Venice Biennale

Artist Anna Jermolaewa presents a multi-sensory performance installation at the Austrian Pavilion during the Venice Biennale.

ExhibitionContemporaryVenicePerformance Art
M+ Museum Announces Updated Ticketing Structure and Operating Hours for Hong Kong Visual Culture Hub

M+ Museum Announces Updated Ticketing Structure and Operating Hours for Hong Kong Visual Culture Hub

M+ museum in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District has established a standard admission rate of HKD 190, with concessionary tickets priced at HKD 100.

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Sadie Coles HQ to Host 'KINDRED' Exhibition Featuring Alayo Akinkugbe, Lily McMenamy, and BUTT Magazine

Sadie Coles HQ to Host 'KINDRED' Exhibition Featuring Alayo Akinkugbe, Lily McMenamy, and BUTT Magazine

Sadie Coles HQ has announced 'KINDRED', a collaborative exhibition and event series featuring author Alayo Akinkugbe, performer Lily McMenamy, and BUTT Magazine. The project centers on Akinkugbe’s book 'Reframing Blackness' and includes a curated installation and live programming.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonNew Media
Mori Art Museum Announces Eighth Roppongi Crossing Triennial Featuring 21 Artists

Mori Art Museum Announces Eighth Roppongi Crossing Triennial Featuring 21 Artists

The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will present 'Roppongi Crossing 2025: What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.' from December 3, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryTokyoNew Media
Sadie Coles HQ Announces Screenings and Events Program Featuring Monster Chetwynd, Seth Price, and Matthew Barney

Sadie Coles HQ Announces Screenings and Events Program Featuring Monster Chetwynd, Seth Price, and Matthew Barney

Sadie Coles HQ has scheduled a series of screenings and public programs at its London locations, including the launch of Monster Chetwynd's new publication and film. The program features screenings of Matthew Barney’s 2018 film Redoubt and a book launch for artist Seth Price.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonNew Media
White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube will participate in Art Basel 2026 from June 16–21, featuring installations by Tracey Emin and Art Basel Awards nominee Theaster Gates in the Unlimited sector. The gallery's main booth will showcase works by Julie Mehretu, Howardena Pindell, and 2025 award winner Ibrahim Mahama.

FairContemporaryArt BaselBasel
Fotofestiwal to Present John Akomfrah and Hania Rani Installation in Łódź

Fotofestiwal to Present John Akomfrah and Hania Rani Installation in Łódź

Fotofestiwal will host an audio-visual installation featuring Sir John Akomfrah’s 'Listening All Night To The Rain' at the historic Karol Wilhelm Scheibler power station in Łódź from June 19 to 22, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaŁódź
National Gallery of Art Acquires 1,261 Photographs by Mitch Epstein in Landmark Gift

National Gallery of Art Acquires 1,261 Photographs by Mitch Epstein in Landmark Gift

The National Gallery of Art has received a gift of 1,261 photographs from American photographer Mitch Epstein and his wife Susan Bell, establishing the museum as the primary institutional repository for his work.

AcquisitionPhotographyContemporaryWashington, DC
Centre Pompidou Announces 'Céline Sciamma: Action Poétique' Exhibition and Retrospective

Centre Pompidou Announces 'Céline Sciamma: Action Poétique' Exhibition and Retrospective

The Centre Pompidou has announced a major retrospective and exhibition dedicated to French filmmaker Céline Sciamma, exploring themes of desire, identity, and queer possibility.

ExhibitionContemporaryParisNew Media
TEFAF New York 2026 Concludes at Park Avenue Armory with Focus on Black Artists and Surrealist Works

TEFAF New York 2026 Concludes at Park Avenue Armory with Focus on Black Artists and Surrealist Works

TEFAF New York 2026 concluded its annual run at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring a significant focus on Black and African artists including Mickalene Thomas, Seydou Keïta, and Kehinde Wiley.

FairArt FairContemporaryModern
TEFAF New York 10th Edition Expands to 88 Exhibitors at Park Avenue Armory

TEFAF New York 10th Edition Expands to 88 Exhibitors at Park Avenue Armory

The 10th edition of TEFAF New York featured 88 dealers from 14 countries, an increase from 78 exhibitors the previous year. High-profile attendees included collectors J. Tomilson Hill and Beth Rudin DeWoody, alongside representatives from over 260 museums and institutions.

FairArt FairNew YorkModern
White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

White Cube has announced the second cycle of its Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme, offering eight-month placements in London and New York starting October 2026.

OtherContemporaryLondonNew York
Anish Kapoor to Discuss Practice with Darian Leader at London's Southbank Centre Following Hayward Gallery Exhibition

Anish Kapoor to Discuss Practice with Darian Leader at London's Southbank Centre Following Hayward Gallery Exhibition

Artist Anish Kapoor will appear in conversation with psychoanalyst Darian Leader at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on July 8, 2026. The event coincides with a major survey of Kapoor’s work at the Hayward Gallery, which spans the entire building and three outdoor terraces.

ExhibitionContemporarySculptureLondon
ARCO Madrid to Host Professional Forums on Patronage Law Reform and Contemporary Art Conservation

ARCO Madrid to Host Professional Forums on Patronage Law Reform and Contemporary Art Conservation

The ARCO Madrid international art fair has announced its professional program focusing on the reform of the Spanish Patronage Law and the acquisition of contemporary art by public administrations.

FairArt FairContemporaryMadrid
Artspace and The Kitchen Announce Limited Edition Prints by Garrett Bradley and Michael Kagan

Artspace and The Kitchen Announce Limited Edition Prints by Garrett Bradley and Michael Kagan

Artspace has partnered with The Kitchen to release 'In the palm of my hand' (2026), a limited-edition print by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Garrett Bradley.

OtherArt FairContemporaryNew York
Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Artist Harland Miller will participate in a public conversation at the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire on June 12, 2026. The event will take place in the festival chapel surrounded by a selection of Miller's paintings.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonLeicestershire
ARCOmadrid 2026 Announces Major Award Winners and Institutional Acquisitions; Luis Gordillo and June Crespo Honored

ARCOmadrid 2026 Announces Major Award Winners and Institutional Acquisitions; Luis Gordillo and June Crespo Honored

ARCOmadrid has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards and acquisition prizes, highlighting a series of honors for contemporary artists and galleries.

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ARCOlisboa Announces Venue and Visitor Information for Upcoming Edition at Cordoaria Nacional

ARCOlisboa Announces Venue and Visitor Information for Upcoming Edition at Cordoaria Nacional

ARCOlisboa has released logistical details for its upcoming contemporary art fair held at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon. The event, organized in collaboration with IFEMA MADRID, will provide a range of visitor services to facilitate international and local attendance.

FairArt FairContemporaryLisbon
SFMOMA to Present Major Exhibition on Matisse’s 'Femme au chapeau' in May 2026

SFMOMA to Present Major Exhibition on Matisse’s 'Femme au chapeau' in May 2026

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host 'Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal' from May 16 to September 13, 2026.

ExhibitionModernContemporarySan Francisco
Gagosian Announces Programming and Extended Hours for London Gallery Weekend 2026

Gagosian Announces Programming and Extended Hours for London Gallery Weekend 2026

Gagosian will participate in London Gallery Weekend from June 5 to 7, 2026, with extended hours across its Grosvenor Hill and Burlington Arcade locations.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonPost-War
Zona Maco Expands to Over 200 Exhibitors in Mexico City

Zona Maco Expands to Over 200 Exhibitors in Mexico City

The Mexico City contemporary art fair Zona Maco has expanded its roster to include more than 200 exhibitors. The growth of the event reflects an increasing interest from international art collectors in the Latin American market.

FairArt FairContemporaryMexico City

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