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The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a significant collection of works by Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, including paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a collection of 19th-century photographs documenting the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the Gare d'Orsay, the museum's former railway station.
The Musée d'Orsay has undertaken the restoration of Gustave Courbet's monumental painting "A Burial at Ornans" (1849–1850), a key work of the French realist movement. The project aims to return the painting as closely as possible to its original state and ensure its long-term preservation.
Internationally renowned artist Stephan Balkenhol has created an installation of figures from the world of opera, now on view at Residenzplatz and in the state-rooms of the DomQuartier Salzburg.
On July 16, 2026, Phillips auctioned works by Tala Madani and Gary Simmons to benefit The Bronx Museum of the Arts, with both lots selling above their high estimates.
Kunsthaus Zürich will present 'Evergreens. Selected Works from the Collection' from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027, offering a fresh juxtaposition of masterpieces from its holdings.
The fifth edition of Frieze Seoul will feature a new curated section by Wonseok Koh, foregrounding underrepresented modern artists across 12 solo shows.
Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland announced that the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has donated three sculptures from the artist's Glut series to the ARTIST ROOMS collection.
Swiss Post will issue a new postage stamp honoring Alberto Giacometti on March 5, 2026, with an official launch on March 4, 2026, at Kunsthaus Zürich.
On July 14, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced that the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has donated three works from the artist's "Gluts" series (1986–87) to Artist Rooms, a collection jointly managed by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, opened 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' on July 14, 2026, running through September 13, 2026. The exhibition features approximately 60 gelatin silver photographs drawn from 13 of Sugimoto's series, spanning from the late 1970s to the present.
On July 14, 2026, White Cube announced that the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, will present 'Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”', a major retrospective running from September 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Tokyo Node will present 'Tony Oursler: Between Technology and Spiritual Knowledge - Magic, Media, and Art' from July 3 to September 27, 2026.
Tate Modern will open the UK's first major exhibition dedicated to multidisciplinary artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) in over a decade, running from July 15, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Mori Yoshiko, Chairperson Emerita of the Mori Art Museum and a board member of Mori Building Company, was awarded an Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by King Charles III.
Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced its 2026-2027 exhibition season, which includes a series of shows exploring cross-cultural artistic exchanges.
On May 20, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced an expansion of its social programs linking art with health and community engagement.
On June 7, 2026, Lempertz announced that its Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art on June 5 generated more than €10 million, led by a record price for a marble sculpture by Wilhelm Lehmbruck.
On January 25, 2023, Kunsthaus Zürich announced that its collection rooms will reopen in stages between March and April 2023, following a fire in the packing room in August 2022.
On February 5, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced that it recorded 513,162 visitors in 2024, one of the highest attendance figures in its history, up from 504,349 in 2023.
Tate Modern will present free performances of Yvonne Rainer's seminal dance work "Trio A" in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the piece's creation.
Bonhams' 'American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence' sale concluded on June 30 in Massachusetts, achieving $2.4 million and surpassing its pre-sale estimate.
Almine Rech announced that Francesco Vezzoli's 2012 work 'Olga Forever (Olga Picasso, ca. 1930 II)' has entered the collection of the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM). The mixed-media piece combines oil on canvas, laserprint, and embroidery collage, measuring 121 x 84 cm.
On July 8, 2026, the Rijksmuseum announced "Willem de Kooning at Work," a major exhibition centered on the artist's drawn works, running from October 9, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
On June 16, 2026, Pace Gallery released a film in its Artists on Artists series featuring Lee Ufan discussing the work of South Korean ceramicist Park Young Sook.
On July 1, 2026, the National Portrait Gallery in London unveiled a new portrait of its former Director, Nicholas Cullinan, by American artist Elizabeth Peyton. The work was commissioned to mark Cullinan’s tenure from 2015 to 2024 and has been given to the gallery by the artist.
Martha Jungwirth, the 84-year-old Austrian artist now represented by Thaddaeus Ropac, has major exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Palazzo Cini Gallery in Venice.
On July 7, 2026, the Centre Pompidou announced the publication of "Matisse, le rêve absolu," a graphic novel co-published by Les Arènes and the Éditions du Centre Pompidou.
Bonhams will auction a rare Émile Gallé 'Rose de France' vase, dating from circa 1903, as a highlight of its Modern Decorative Art & Design sale on December 16 at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
Bonhams has announced a major sale dedicated to Oscar Wilde's life and works, taking place on February 18, 2026, at Bonhams Knightsbridge, London.
A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton, thought to be the only oil portrait for which he sat, leads Bonhams Travel and Exploration sale, running 7-15 July online. The work, never before offered at auction, carries an estimate of £50,000-70,000.
Daniel Garza-Usabiaga has been appointed artistic director of Zona Maco, the art fair in Mexico City. He replaces Pablo del Val, who led the fair since 2012 and is moving to Art Dubai to serve as director of exhibitor relations.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has opened an exhibition titled 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)', running until July 19, 2026.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has spotlighted Gustave Courbet's 1866 painting "The Origin of the World" as a key work in its permanent collection.
Paul Cézanne's 'Montagne Sainte-Victoire,' an oil-on-canvas painting dated to around 1890, is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work measures 65 by 95.2 centimeters and was acquired in 1969 via a donation with reserved usufruct from the granddaughter of Auguste Pellerin.
The Musée d'Orsay displays Gustave Moreau's 1865 oil-on-wood painting "Orphée" in its permanent collection, located in Salle 59 on the museum's median level.
Musée d'Orsay has published its educational activities brochure for the 2025-2026 academic year, outlining training sessions and guided visits for teachers in the French National Education system.
The Musée d'Orsay features Claude Monet's painting 'La Rue Montorgueil, à Paris. Fête du 30 juin 1878' as a key work in its permanent collection.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds Vincent van Gogh's 1889 self-portrait "Portrait de l'artiste," an oil-on-canvas work measuring 65 by 54.2 cm. The painting was donated to the museum in 1949 by Paul and Marguerite Gachet.
The Musée d'Orsay has corrected the date of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting "Rousse (La toilette)" from 1896 to 1889, according to a museum release.
On July 3, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced multiple developments for artist Ida Ekblad, including the acquisition of her painting BLUE SMOKE. THIN SMOKE. DIRTY SLOW ANGEL SPARKS. by the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter in Høvikodden.
On July 3, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that KAWS will join artist Chris Ware and curator Mel Becker Solomon for a conversation on August 15, 2026, at The Art Institute of Chicago, tied to the exhibition 'Willem de Kooning Drawing'.
The Musée d'Orsay has made 98 drawings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec available online, including works such as "Femme, en buste, de profil, vêtue d'une camisole" (1896), "Yvette Guilbert" (undated), and "Danseuse javanaise" (1889).
The Musée d'Orsay will present the first exhibition dedicated to Pierre-Auguste Renoir's drawings, featuring some 100 works from international collections, including previously unseen sketches and several paintings.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has extended its exhibition 'Splendeurs et misères' through July 5, 2026.
On June 29, 2026, Florentina Holzinger, representing the Austrian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale, unveiled her site-specific series "Étude" as part of an opening performance.
On July 2, 2026, Phillips announced an exhibition of leading figures of British modernism, featuring rare loans from The Hepworth Wakefield and The Ingram Collection. The exhibition will be open to the public from July 9 to August 7.
On July 1, 2026, the National Gallery in London announced a gift of three paintings from Dallas-based collectors Richard and Luba Barrett, featuring the first history painting by Angelica Kauffmann to enter a UK national collection.
On July 1, 2026, the Centre Pompidou published a feature on French artist Raymonde Arcier (1939–2024), a self-taught feminist militant who transformed domestic crafts into politically charged monumental sculptures.
On June 29, 2026, Phillips announced its upcoming auction scheduled for July 16, featuring a cross-century selection spanning Impressionism, Early Modernism, Post-War Abstraction, and Contemporary practice.
Tate St Ives will present a major retrospective of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912–2004), a key figure in British modernism and the St Ives artistic community, from October 24, 2026 to May 3, 2027.
Christie's has announced a commemorative tribute to the Royal Academy International Exhibition of Chinese Art 1935–36, a landmark event that introduced Chinese art to a Western audience.
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.
On June 24, 2026, Lempertz announced results from its jewellery and watches auction held on May 19, 2026, with total proceeds surpassing estimates by €1.2 million.
Artcurial will auction a 1959 portrait of Brigitte Bardot by Kees Van Dongen on October 24, 2026, estimated at €800,000–1,200,000.
On June 23, 2026, the Getty Research Institute opened the exhibition “Stendahl’s World: Marketing Ancient Mexico and Modern Art in Los Angeles,” on view through October 18, 2026.
The Getty Conservation Institute's Fall 2025 issue of Conservation Perspectives examines efforts to conserve African American historic sites in Los Angeles, including 224 locations once listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book.
The Getty Museum has published an article examining the use of white across art history, from Paleolithic cave drawings made with calcite and chalk to lead white pigment in European painting and modern photographic prints.
On June 19, 2026, Pace Gallery announced its global representation of the Constantin Brancusi Estate. The gallery’s first major project will be an exhibition in London this fall curated by Dr. Jérôme Neutres.
The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, operator of Kunsthaus Zürich, has entered a settlement agreement with the Stiftung Sammlung E.G. Bührle and the Stifterfamilie covering permanent loan contracts for the Emil Bührle Collection dated 2012 and 2022.
On June 17, 2026, Phillips indicated a strategic move to broaden its Modern art offerings. The auction house is responding directly to sustained market demand for works in this sector.
The Getty Museum has acquired Young Mother Breastfeeding Her Child, a stoneware relief by French sculptor Alexandre Charpentier. The work, with a model date of 1882 and produced about 1895 by the Muller manufactory, measures 42 3/8 x 30 6/8 x 4 5/8 in.
Kunsthaus Zürich has implemented a new curatorial concept for its collection presentation following the opening of the David Chipperfield extension. The approach was developed by Director Christoph Becker with collection curator Philippe Büttner and curator Mirjam Varadinis.
Artcurial held its seventh auction in Marrakech on December 30, 2025, generating €2.2 million in sales before a crowd of 100 in-person attendees, 80 telephone bidders, and 120 registered live online bidders.
A presenter selects a tropical shirt paired with flared jeans designed to create an infinite legs effect that stylizes the silhouette. The look is positioned as suitable for both summer success and everyday wear.
Artcurial will offer the Louis Grandchamp des Raux collection at auction on October 24, 2026 at 4pm at Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer in Geneva. The sale brings together nearly seventy-five works by forty-four artists spanning Impressionism to Symbolism, the Nabis and the Pont-Aven School.
Bonhams will offer highlights from the estate of singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull in The Evening of the Day: The Estate of Marianne Faithfull, part of its Sound & Cinema auction.
TEFAF New York has several primary-market exhibitors reporting sold-out booths during the preview. The fair appears to be undergoing a subtle shift in its positioning. Details on specific galleries and sales figures have not been disclosed in the release.
TEFAF has released contact details for global press inquiries.
Tate Britain will present Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury, the first major exhibition to examine the five-decade creative partnership of the two artists.
Tate Modern will stage free performances of Yvonne Rainer’s Trio A in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026, to mark the 60th anniversary of the work.
The Museum of Modern Art has received a major gift from the Legacy Emilio Ambasz Foundation to establish the Ambasz-MoMA Annual Prize for Nature-Reconciled Architecture.
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