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Heritage Auctions has appointed Nick Nicholson as Deputy Chairman of Decorative Arts, a role in which he oversees divisional strategy, business development, and client relationships.
Alvaro Barrington will present 'Western Beef-High Line' as part of the High Line's fall 2026 commissions programme, the Thaddaeus Ropac gallery said.
On August 12, 2026, Heritage Auctions announced the appointment of Frank Hettig as Vice President of Modern & Contemporary Art. Hettig brings over 12 years of auction experience and a reputation as a curator, critic, and connoisseur of contemporary art.
Sam Spiegel has been named Chief Operating Officer and Technology Principal at Heritage Auctions, where he oversees daily operations across all business units and leads the company's long-term technology strategy.
Heritage Auctions announced on August 25, 2026, the promotion of Aviva Lehmann to Deputy Chairman of Fine Art and Alissa to a senior leadership role in American and Western Art.
WIELS in Brussels will present a solo exhibition of Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera, featuring early paintings that explore womanhood and dreamlike imagery, alongside her first works in ceramics. The exhibition, curated by Sofia Dati, runs from October 31, 2026 to February 2, 2027.
V&A East Museum announced a new Thursday late-night programme running through the end of September, featuring DJ residencies, pop-up bars, after-hours exhibition access, and city views from its top-floor terrace.
On August 19, 2026, the Chinati Foundation announced a capital campaign to restore the two artillery sheds that house Donald Judd's seminal installation, "100 untitled works in mill aluminum," in Marfa, Texas.
Yayoi Kusama has unveiled 'Infinite Accumulation,' her first permanent public artwork in the United Kingdom, installed at Liverpool Street Station in London.
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.
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.
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 Seoul will feature a Frieze LIVE programme in partnership with Seoul’s Art Sonje Center, running an off-site programme titled 'off-site 2: Eleven Episodes' from August 26 to October 26, 2026.
Musée d'Orsay has introduced an artificial intelligence application called 'Hello Vincent' that allows visitors to converse with a digital version of Vincent van Gogh. Developed by startup Jumbo Mana in collaboration with art historian Dr.
Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris has announced that all visitors, including those eligible for free admission, must now purchase a time-stamped ticket for entry. Reservations can be made online, with walk-up tickets available on-site only if capacity remains.
On August 12, 2026, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announced the appointment of Elvira Dyangani Ose as Artistic Director, effective October 1, 2026.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will begin a phased installation of the exhibition "Remember Me" on August 26, 2026, with the full opening scheduled for October 7.
Ahead of Zurich's Street Parade, Art Basel published a feature tracing a century of crossover between art and club culture, examining the current DJ-booth boom in the art world.
On August 6, 2026, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) announced 'American Conversations,' an exhibition examining how artists over the past 125 years have contributed to the ongoing dialogue about American identity.
Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a kayaking tour around its iconic dome and waterfront galleries, offering visitors a unique perspective on the museum's architecture from the Arabian Sea.
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