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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · No. 181
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National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery in London announced that Yinka Shonibare's 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will be displayed alongside Thomas Gainsborough's 'Mr and Mrs Andrews' (about 1750) for the first time.

ExhibitionContemporaryOld MastersLondon
Lisson Gallery Announces Talks Series with Richard Deacon, Spencer Finch, Mark Boulos

Lisson Gallery Announces Talks Series with Richard Deacon, Spencer Finch, Mark Boulos

Lisson Gallery has announced a talks series featuring artists Richard Deacon, Spencer Finch, and Mark Boulos, under the theme 'Following Nature'. The gallery, based in London, will host the artists for discussions that explore the intersection of art and nature.

OtherContemporaryExhibitionLondon
Kunsthaus Zürich Hosts Talks, Debates on Bührle Collection's Troubled Past

Kunsthaus Zürich Hosts Talks, Debates on Bührle Collection's Troubled Past

Kunsthaus Zürich announced a series of artist talks, debates, and a book launch in April and May 2024, following the November 2023 inauguration of its new exhibition 'A Future for the Past.

ExhibitionContemporaryZurichProvenance
Zona Maco Founder Zélika García Reflects on Two Decades of Building Mexico City's Art Ecosystem

Zona Maco Founder Zélika García Reflects on Two Decades of Building Mexico City's Art Ecosystem

Zélika García, founder of ZSONAMACO, discussed the fair's evolution over more than 20 years in an interview published on June 29, 2026.

FairArt FairContemporaryMexico City
Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Multiple Institutional Exhibitions and Publications for André Butzer

Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Multiple Institutional Exhibitions and Publications for André Butzer

On June 28, 2025, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that André Butzer's work is featured in numerous group exhibitions and permanent collection displays across international institutions.

ExhibitionContemporaryGermanySpain
Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator, Maja Wismer as Head of Collection

Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator, Maja Wismer as Head of Collection

On August 29, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced the appointments of Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator of Programme and Maja Wismer as Head of Collection and Research.

AppointmentContemporaryCuratorial#priority-featured
Kunsthaus Zürich Announces 2026 Programme Featuring Kerry James Marshall, Marisol, Hammershøi, Lassnig-Munch Dialogue

Kunsthaus Zürich Announces 2026 Programme Featuring Kerry James Marshall, Marisol, Hammershøi, Lassnig-Munch Dialogue

On November 3, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2026 annual programme, which includes major exhibitions of Kerry James Marshall, Félicien Rops, Marisol, Vilhelm Hammershøi, and a first-time dialogue between Maria Lassnig and Edvard Munch.

ExhibitionContemporaryModernPost-War
Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Antony Gormley's 'Geestgrond' at KMSKA Antwerp

Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Antony Gormley's 'Geestgrond' at KMSKA Antwerp

On May 23, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced Antony Gormley's exhibition 'Geestgrond' at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA). Featuring over 100 works spanning more than four decades, the show includes sculptures in clay, stone, wood, glass, bread, iron, lead, and steel.

ExhibitionContemporarySculptureAntwerp
Zona Maco 11th Edition Draws International Galleries to Mexico City

Zona Maco 11th Edition Draws International Galleries to Mexico City

The 11th edition of the Zona Maco art fair took place in Mexico City, switching its dates from April to February.

FairArt FairContemporaryMexico City
Mori Art Museum Chairperson Emerita Mori Yoshiko Awarded Honorary OBE by King Charles III

Mori Art Museum Chairperson Emerita Mori Yoshiko Awarded Honorary OBE by King Charles III

Mori Yoshiko, Chairperson Emerita of the Mori Art Museum and a member of the Board of Directors of Mori Building Company, has been awarded an Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by His Majesty King Charles III.

AwardContemporaryTokyoUK-Japan Cultural Exchange
Hauser & Wirth Hosts Second Learning Exchange in Somerset, Focuses on Art Education

Hauser & Wirth Hosts Second Learning Exchange in Somerset, Focuses on Art Education

Hauser & Wirth held its second annual Learning Exchange on September 19, 2024, at its Somerset gallery, convening artists, educators, and museum professionals for a day of panel discussions on interdisciplinary approaches to learning.

OtherContemporaryExhibitionLondon
Hauser & Wirth Zurich Hosts Performance Event in Response to KOO JEONG A Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth Zurich Hosts Performance Event in Response to KOO JEONG A Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth presented a performative event at its Limmatstrasse gallery in Zurich on March 21, 2026, responding to KOO JEONG A's exhibition 'KANGSE X'.

OtherContemporaryPerformanceExhibition
Anicka Yi Creates Film on Paul Thek Exhibition at Pace Gallery in New York

Anicka Yi Creates Film on Paul Thek Exhibition at Pace Gallery in New York

Anicka Yi has produced a film exploring the exhibition "Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing," on view at Pace Gallery in New York through August 14, 2026. In the film, Yi approaches Thek's work with what psychologists call a "lantern consciousness," inviting open association and reflection.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew YorkFilm
Louisiana Museum Details Collection Display with Constructivist and Post-War Works

Louisiana Museum Details Collection Display with Constructivist and Post-War Works

On June 25, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art highlighted its collection display along the route from the Old Villa to the Cafe, featuring works by Josef Albers, Alberto Giacometti, and El Anatsui.

ContemporaryModernPost-WarDenmark
Thaddaeus Ropac Examines Duchamp and Sturtevant in Milan Exhibition

Thaddaeus Ropac Examines Duchamp and Sturtevant in Milan Exhibition

On June 20, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced the exhibition Dialogues are mostly fried snowballs at its Milan gallery.

ExhibitionContemporaryMilanPost-War
Tate Modern Opens Frida: The Making of an Icon Exhibition on Kahlo's Global Rise

Tate Modern Opens Frida: The Making of an Icon Exhibition on Kahlo's Global Rise

Tate Modern opens Frida: The Making of an Icon on June 25, 2026, in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonModern
Thaddaeus Ropac Shows Oskar Schlemmer Wire Sculpture at Art Basel Unlimited

Thaddaeus Ropac Shows Oskar Schlemmer Wire Sculpture at Art Basel Unlimited

On June 17, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac presented details of its contribution to Art Basel Unlimited, the fair section devoted to large-scale works.

FairSculpturePost-WarContemporary

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