27 stories on The Cultural Signal
Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts presents "James Welling: Cento," an exhibition of more than 60 recent works by the photographer, on view September 25–December 12, 2026, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
On September 23, 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. The artist’s work is also the subject of a solo exhibition, “Lines of Emotion,” at the Kunstmuseum Magdeburg.
Aguttes is compiling the catalog for its 53rd Asian Modern Art auction, scheduled for November 5, 2026, featuring previously unseen works by masters of modern Vietnamese painting trained between 1925 and 1945 at the Indochina School of Fine Arts.
Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will open 'Remember Me', an exhibition marking the bicentennial of photography, on October 7, 2026.
On September 24, 2026, Gagosian announced that the Jamaica Bay–Rockaway Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service will host a public arts festival on October 3, 2026, at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.
Barbara Kruger's exhibition 'The History of Tears' will open at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in Paris on October 7, 2026, and run through January 2027.
On September 24, 2026, Gagosian announced a conversation between Valentina Castellani and curator Matt Carey-Williams at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London on October 15, 2026, to celebrate the release of Castellani's book 'Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery,.
The Smithsonian has released a new illustrated book, “Smithsonian Collection Spotlight,” featuring 700 objects from its national collections, spanning American history, art, and culture.
In May 1976, '1 876: A Centennial Exhibition' opened at the Arts and Industries Building in Washington, D.C. The exhibition recreated the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876, part of the U.S. bicentennial celebrations.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is highlighting a brass candle stand used by George Washington while writing his “Farewell Address” in 1796.
On September 21, 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum announced that due to planned industrial action on September 25 and 26, 2026, its South Kensington location will operate a reduced visitor offer.
The Frick Collection in New York will mount "Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500," the first exhibition dedicated to Siena as a center of bronze sculpture during the Italian Renaissance.
On September 10, 2026, Sotheby's announced highlights from its Magnificent Judaica sale, which the auction house described as the most valuable sale of its kind in Sotheby's history. The sale includes a selection of rare Jewish ceremonial objects, manuscripts, and artworks.
Aguttes announced on September 18, 2026, that Enguerran Molmy has joined the firm as head of its Musical Instruments & Bows department, succeeding Hector Chemelle.
On September 17, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced the release of "Becoming Artsy, Episode 506," which traces the history of green pigments in art across nearly 2,000 years.
On September 16, 2026, the Louisiana Museum of Art in Humlebaek, Denmark, announced the ongoing exhibition of Arthur Jafa's work "APEX," on view until September 27, 2026. The American artist Arthur Jafa (b. 1960) is recognized for his exploration of Black American culture through film and video.
On September 16, 2026, White Cube announced that New York City Center has commissioned artist Sarah Morris to create a new site-specific painting for its Grand Tier Lobby.
Ugo Rondinone's new public sculpture, "The Sun," was unveiled at Auslandschweizerplatz in Brunnen, Switzerland, on September 16, 2026. The work, created specifically for the square, was commissioned by the Auslandschweizerplatz Brunnen Foundation and marks a new landmark visible from afar.
On September 14, 2026, Getty announced the launch of season two of 'If Objects Could Talk,' an award-winning family-friendly podcast that brings to life objects from its art collection.
On September 14, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced the opening of 'Ground Zero 360 – Remembrance' at the New York City Fire Museum, marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
On September 14, 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum opened 'Sacred Treasures from Kyiv', a free display of seven 18th-century sacred objects from Ukraine's National Preserve 'Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra', marking the UK debut of these treasures.
On September 11, 2026, Aguttes announced the third edition of its Aguttes on Wheels auction, Auction & Motion 2026, to be held October 10, 2026 at Autoworld in Brussels. Ten cars will be offered, with estimates from €8,000 to €1.6 million, led by a 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 (est.
On September 10, 2026, Dia Art Foundation announced "Haegue Yang: Through," a major commission at Dia Beacon in Beacon, New York, opening October 10, 2026 and on long-term view through June 12, 2028.
On September 8, 2026, Christie's announced it will present the collection of legendary record executive Clive Davis, with eight artworks headlining the 20th Century Evening Sale during November's Fall Marquee Week.
On September 9, 2026, the Getty Foundation announced a multinational traveling research seminar, "The Amazon Basin as Connecting Borderland," supported by its Connecting Art Histories initiative.
On September 9, 2026, The Frick Collection announced the appointment of Caitlin Henningsen as Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement, effective September 21, 2026.
The Musée du Louvre will open 'Louvre Photo', an exhibition exploring the museum's relationship with photography from its invention to the present day, on November 4, 2026, running through May 3, 2027.
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