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On October 19, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac released a feature on Jordan Casteel ahead of her autumn exhibition "Winter Sun" at the gallery's Marais space in Paris.
Artcurial will present its first sale dedicated to contemporary Latin American art, titled Amazonia Dream, from the collection of Victor Barrios Llanos, a former mathematics professor.
On October 20, 2026, the Getty Museum published a feature tracing the history of sleep and beds through its collection, from an ancient Greek kline on a 390–380 BCE vase to a French lit à la polonaise dating to about 1775–80.
The Southbank Centre will present 'Nan Goldin: You Never Did Anything Wrong' at the Hayward Gallery in London from November 24, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
Rae-Yen Song 宋瑞渊 (b. 1993, Edinburgh) is featured in British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers, spotlighted by Southbank Centre, the UK's largest arts centre.
On October 20, 2026, Sharjah Art Foundation announced the ninth edition of Sharjah Film Platform (SFP9), running from October 30 to November 8, 2026, at Mirage City Cinema and VOX Cinemas in Sharjah.
On October 20, 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, presented by Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard.
On October 20, 2026, Centre Pompidou published a feature on Alexander Calder's former atelier in Saché, Touraine, tracing his French base from his 1953 arrival to the studio completed in 1963.
The Musée du Louvre will open 'Louvre Photo', an exhibition exploring the museum's relationship with photography, running from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.
On October 19, 2026, Phillips announced a historic centenary exhibition at IAMWATCH 2026 in Singapore. The exhibition will feature 22 watches by the late British watchmaker George Daniels, widely regarded as a master of horology.
Getty published a blog post on October 16, 2026, featuring holiday recipes shared by its staff. The post includes a range of dishes from pierogi and pumpkin lasagna to ajiaco, khoresh fesenjān, pot stickers, fruitcake, chocolate con queso, banana leaf tamales, and Yorkshire pudding.
On October 19, 2026, the Centre Pompidou published the first episode of 'L'art des lieux,' a series exploring historic artist communities, focusing on Paris’s Impasse Ronsin.
On October 19, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published a feature by writer Dodie Kazanjian documenting a visit with painter Alex Katz at his summer home in Lincolnville, Maine. Katz, now 99, has summered there with his wife Ada since their marriage in 1958, though she no longer travels from New York.
The Musée d'Orsay has released a group of works from its holdings, including studies by Alphonse Osbert for the decor of the thermal establishment in Vichy, dated 1902, and photographs by Henri de La Blanchère depicting actress Rachel as Phèdre from 1859.
Lehmann Maupin artist Tammy Nguyen will debut her new aria "Timaeus and The Teacher: Foreword" as part of the closing program of the 61st Venice Biennale. The 45-minute performance, composed by Neely Bruce and choreographed by Jamal Jackson, features tenor Brian Vu.
On October 16, 2026, Gagosian announced Project 12, a residency launched in 2025 by the Opéra national de Paris and the Association pour le Rayonnement de l’Opéra national de Paris to mark the Palais Garnier's 150th anniversary.
On October 16, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced institutional presentations and a monograph for Rineke Dijkstra and Friedrich Kunath. Kunath's first U.S.
On October 13, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published a feature on British artist Oliver Beer, describing sound as a physical material in his practice. Beer produces canvases whose pigments shift in response to vibrations caused by musical waves, according to the release.
Artist and author Paul Wood reveals the story behind the London Plane tree, a species found on streets throughout London, in a feature presented by Southbank Centre.
On October 15, 2026, Judd Foundation announced a book signing for the second edition of "Donald Judd Spaces" at the Broken Arm in Paris on October 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature Flavin Judd, artistic director of Judd Foundation, and is free to attend.
On October 14, 2026, the Centre Pompidou published a feature on Olivier Mourgue's Djinn seating family, noting that the French designer died on October 5, 2026, at age 87.
On October 14, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Sarah Crowner's collaboration with choreographer Pam Tanowitz, "Messengers, Maidens and the End of Something Else," will premiere at Lincoln Center in New York on November 8, 14, and 20, 2026.
On October 13, 2026, Centre Pompidou published a feature detailing nine instances of the building's influence on pop culture since its 1977 opening.
The Whitney Museum will present 'artport: A History of Internet Art', a survey of net art marking the 25th anniversary of its online gallery space artport.
On October 13, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced that Lawrence Lek will feature in 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' at M+ Museum of Contemporary Art, Hong Kong.
Louvre Abu Dhabi's iconic dome, weighing 7,500 tons and spanning 180 meters in diameter, is a key feature of the museum's sustainable design.
On October 5, 2026, Lisson Gallery published a profile of British artist Ryan Gander ahead of his exhibition 'Maybe', which opens at Towner Eastbourne next month.
On October 13, 2026, La Biennale di Venezia announced the final ten days programme for the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, curated by Koyo Kouoh, running from November 13 to November 22, 2026 at the Arsenale.
On October 13, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a wave of milestones for Danielle Mckinney.
On October 13, 2026, KM21 announced it will present the first major solo exhibition by British-Nigerian artist Karimah Ashadu in the Netherlands. The exhibition, running from October 24, 2026 to April 11, 2027, will feature two monumental moving-image works: MUSCLE (2025) and Plateau (2021–22).
Tate Modern opens "Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography," the first major exhibition to treat Pictorialism as a global movement.
On October 12, 2026, Lisson Gallery released a feature from Frieze magazine in which writer Lynne Tillman reflects on her decades-long friendship with the late artist Susan Hiller. Tillman recalls meeting Hiller in the early 1970s in London, where they discussed art, film, and literature.
The Southbank Centre, in partnership with Armenian Arts and Film London, presents 'Mixtape: An Evening of Poetry and Music from Beirut' on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Bush Theatre in Shepherd's Bush, London. The event features poet Perla Kantarjian and sound artist Olivia Melkonian.
Southbank Centre will present a free concert by London-based rapper JÉVON on November 5, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Pianist and composer Olivia Belli will make her Southbank Centre debut at the Purcell Room in London with a program of earlier works and tracks from her new Sony Classical album 'Daimon'.
Bonhams will auction a single lot of 204 bottles (34 cases) of 31-Year-Old Springbank whisky, distilled in 1994 and bottled in November 2025, with an estimate of £90,000–120,000.
Manchester Collective will present 'Black Gold' at Southbank Centre's Purcell Room in London on December 6, 2026, at 6pm.
Southbank Centre in London will host 'Koestler Arts: Rock, Paper, Scissors', a free exhibition running October 16 through November 29, 2026.
On October 12, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced New Work: 2026, Tishan Hsu's first solo exhibition in Piraeus, Greece, presented with The Intermission.
On October 6, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced "Dreams Have No Title" (Les rêves n’ont pas de titre), a comprehensive presentation of its permanent collection.
On October 5, 2026, Christie's announced its October 20/21 Marquee Week, a series of seven evening, day and online auctions taking place live at King Street in London from 14–16 October 2026 during Frieze Week, with online sales running from 1–21 October.
Aguttes will auction a René Lalique Art Nouveau brooch on October 29, originally designed as the central element of a dog collar necklace.
Aguttes announced its first auction dedicated to animation cels, drawings, and storyboards, led by its Pop Culture & Memorabilia department.
Aguttes announced that its October 15, 2026 "Arts de la table" sale will feature five lots by 19th-century Brussels silversmith Joseph Germain Dutalis (1780-1852), a major figure in European silverware who served monarchies including King William I of the Netherlands and King Leopold I of Belgium.
On October 8, 2026, French auction house Aguttes announced the private sale of a Torchic Gold Star PSA 10 Pokémon card from the EX Team Rocket Returns expansion.
Aguttes will auction a 19th-century silver plate for serving hot chestnuts, crafted by the renowned Parisian silversmith Odiot, on October 15, 2026, at its Gennevilliers saleroom. The plate, designed to imitate a folded napkin, features hinged compartments to keep chestnuts warm.
Hauser & Wirth founders Iwan and Manuela Wirth have published 'A Cookbook for Iwan', a recipe collection drawing on contributions from an international network of artists, collectors, curators, and chefs.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is presenting "The Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles, 1967–1990," the first large-scale exhibition dedicated to the history and impact of the Brockman Gallery.
On October 6, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art announced a new collection exhibition, “Les rêves n’ont pas de titre – Dreams have no title,” curated by director Poul Erik Tøjner.
On October 7, 2026, Aguttes highlighted the renovated Maison Guimet at the Guimet Museum in Paris. The former Hôtel d’Heidelbach, built in 1913, reopened in May 2026 after extensive renovation.
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