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On June 27, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced a group exhibition focusing on the legacy of Pablo Picasso. The presentation examines the artist's influence on subsequent generations of artists leading into the next millennium.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will open 'Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now' on June 5, 2026, an exhibition tracing the evolution of Pop art from its 1960s origins to contemporary practices.
The Getty Research Institute, Getty Conservation Institute, Getty Foundation, and Getty Museum have selected their 2026–2027 cohort of international scholars for residencies at the Getty Center and Getty Villa.
The 45th edition of the ARCOmadrid international art fair will take place from March 4 to March 8, 2026. The event is scheduled to be held at the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre, occupying Halls 7 and 9.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will debut 'Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10' on April 18, 2026, marking the first complete transformation of the galleries since 2016.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., has announced the acquisition of several hundred works to expand its historical and contemporary holdings.
TEFAF New York 2026 concluded its annual run at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring a significant focus on Black and African artists including Mickalene Thomas, Seydou Keïta, and Kehinde Wiley.
The 10th edition of TEFAF New York featured 88 dealers from 14 countries, an increase from 78 exhibitors the previous year. High-profile attendees included collectors J. Tomilson Hill and Beth Rudin DeWoody, alongside representatives from over 260 museums and institutions.
Van Cleef & Arpels presented approximately 150 jewelry creations from its Heritage collection at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. The exhibition highlights 'White High Jewelry' from the 1940s to the 1960s, featuring platinum and white gold pieces set with diamonds.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has announced a comprehensive reinstallation of the Fisher Collection, curated by Ted Mann and Joseph Becker.
The National Gallery of Art has announced the 'Across the Nation' partnership program, funded by trustee Mitchell Rales, which will loan masterpieces to 10 museums across the U.S. for America’s 250th anniversary.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host 'Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal' from May 16 to September 13, 2026.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has released its schedule for current and upcoming exhibitions. The programming includes a diverse range of modern and contemporary art across various media.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will present 'RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me' from October 3, 2026, through February 7, 2027.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has introduced a new suite of guided and self-guided tour options for K-12 and higher education groups.
ARCOlisboa has detailed its 2026 awards program, featuring the fourth Fundação Millennium bcp Award for Best Booth and the seventh Opening Lisboa Award for emerging galleries.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host a major retrospective of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide from July 11 through November 29, 2026.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has announced 'Giant Arc,' a major site-specific installation by artist Jacob Hashimoto opening August 22, 2026. The work will feature over 75,000 hand-built bamboo and paper kites suspended in the museum’s admission-free Roberts Family Gallery.
Tate Modern has announced the death of Julio Le Parc, a central figure in the kinetic and interactive art movements. The Argentine-born artist, who was based in Paris, was known for his pioneering use of light, movement, and geometric abstraction over a seven-decade career.
The National Gallery of Art will present 'Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience' from April 11 to September 20, 2026, as part of the United States' 250th anniversary commemorations.
The National Gallery of Art will present 'American Icon: The US Flag in Art' starting May 1, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Fondation Louis Vuitton has announced its upcoming 2026 exhibition schedule, featuring a major presentation titled "Calder. Rêver en équilibre" from April 15 to August 16, 2026.
Art Basel has released a series of profiles on influential contemporary artists including Theaster Gates, Julie Mehretu, and Kiki Smith.
The National Gallery of Art will present 'Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography,' the first exhibition to examine the relationship between resource extraction and American photography over a 200-year period.
The Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles has announced 'SUSPECTS – Van Gogh, Tricksters & Co.', a group exhibition featuring artist Sarah Lucas. Running from May 22 to October 18, 2026, the show examines the 'trickster' archetype in art, focusing on themes of dissidence and provocation.
The TEFAF Maastricht art fair is scheduled to take place in May 2026, bringing together international dealers specializing in Old Masters, modern art, and antiques. The event will run from May 28 through May 31, 2026, at the MECC Maastricht.
Christie's New York achieved a combined total of $1,121,126,500 during its May 18, 2026, evening auctions, marking only the second time a single night of sales has exceeded $1 billion. The Private Collection of S.I.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will host an exhibition centered on Henri Matisse's 1905 painting 'Femme au chapeau' from May 16 through September 13, 2026.
Christie’s Hong Kong reported a total of HK$872 million ($111 million) for its Asian Art Spring live auctions. The result marks the highest spring sales total for the category in Hong Kong since 2018.
Christie's New York concluded its Impressionist and Modern Art Works on Paper and Day Sales on May 19, 2026, achieving a combined total of $63 million.
The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will host a major exhibition exploring the sculptural dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.
Art Basel Paris has revealed its 2026 exhibitor list, featuring over 200 galleries from 40 countries for its fifth edition at the Grand Palais. The fair, scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, marks the first edition under the leadership of Director Karim Crippa.
Tate Modern will host free live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal 1966 dance work 'Trio A' in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026.
Tate Britain will present 'Never the Same', a new exhibition by British-Bengali artist Mohammed Z Rahman, from June 5 to November 8, 2026, as part of its Art Now series.
Tate Britain will host a comprehensive exhibition exploring the five-decade creative and personal partnership of Bloomsbury Group artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant from November 12, 2026, to April 11, 2027.
Tate Britain will stage "The 90s: Art and Fashion" from October 8, 2026, to February 14, 2027, marking the first major exhibition to examine the intersection of British art, photography, and design during that decade.
Christie's will offer a selection of approximately 20 pieces of jewelry formerly owned by Italian actress Claudia Cardinale during its Joaillerie Paris online sale from June 19 to 26, 2026.
Christie's will offer the Stream Family Collection across a live auction on June 10 and an online sale closing June 17 in New York.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has received a £4 million funding commitment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to redesign its South Asia Gallery, scheduled to reopen in Spring 2028.
Dia Beacon will host a conversation between artist Sterling Ruby and curator Donna De Salvo on June 6, 2026, to mark the closing of the long-term exhibition 'Andy Warhol: Shadows'.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art has detailed the permanent installation of its Alberto Giacometti collection, which includes significant works such as 'Spoon Woman', 'Walking Woman', and 'Walking Man'.
Kunsthalle Krems has launched the first-ever retrospective of Robert Rauschenberg in Austria, marking the final European stop of a global tour commemorating the artist's 100th birthday.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art has opened a major presentation of its permanent collection in the South Wing, featuring works by Francis Bacon, Roy Lichtenstein, and Ed Ruscha.
The Courtauld Gallery in London has acquired a significant collection of 20th-century drawings and watercolors to bolster its existing holdings of 7,000 works. The gift includes pieces by Paul Cézanne, Cy Twombly, Georg Baselitz, Joseph Beuys, and Louis Soutter.
Art Basel has unveiled the details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program requiring exhibitors to reserve major works for an in-person VIP unveiling.
Art Basel has named Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as the Artistic Director for the second edition of Art Basel Qatar, scheduled for January 28 to 30, 2027.
The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection has inaugurated 'Clair-obscur,' an exhibition featuring approximately 100 works that explore the legacy of chiaroscuro in modern and contemporary art.
Thaddaeus Ropac will present a double-gallery exhibition examining the history of Tarot and its impact on artistic production.
The Centre Pompidou will host a retrospective dedicated to French filmmaker Céline Sciamma beginning June 3, 2026. The program includes the premiere of a new film titled 'Tutti Frutti' and the debut of exclusive re-edits of her previous features 'Tomboy' and 'Girlhood'.
Artcurial's series of auctions held from May 19 to 21, 2026, achieved a total of over €8.1 million. A rare work by François-Xavier Lalanne led the sales at €1,438,400, while a group of 20 lots by François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne realized more than €3.1 million.
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