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Musée du Louvre Announces 'Affinities' Exhibition Pairing Islamic Art with Decorative Arts

Musée du Louvre Announces 'Affinities' Exhibition Pairing Islamic Art with Decorative Arts

On June 24, 2026, the Musée du Louvre announced a spotlight exhibition titled "Affinities" that explores the historical relationship between the Department of Islamic Art and the Department of Decorative Arts.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisIslamic Art
Musée du Louvre Announces Mesopotamia Water Management Exhibition Exploring Ancient Hydraulic Systems

Musée du Louvre Announces Mesopotamia Water Management Exhibition Exploring Ancient Hydraulic Systems

On May 20, 2026, the Musée du Louvre announced a new spotlight exhibition focused on the history of irrigation and hydraulic structures in ancient Mesopotamia.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisNear Eastern Antiquities
Musée du Louvre Receives Donation of 100 French Metalwork Pieces from Michel Lacoste

Musée du Louvre Receives Donation of 100 French Metalwork Pieces from Michel Lacoste

On June 26, 2026, the Musée du Louvre announced the acquisition of 100 precious metalwork pieces donated by collector Michel Lacoste.

AcquisitionOld MastersExhibitionParis
Getty Announces 2026–2027 Cohort of Getty Scholars Focused on Provenance and Ancient Religious Experience

Getty Announces 2026–2027 Cohort of Getty Scholars Focused on Provenance and Ancient Religious Experience

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.

AwardPhotographyOld MastersContemporary
TEFAF New York 2026 Concludes at Park Avenue Armory with Focus on Black Artists and Surrealist Works

TEFAF New York 2026 Concludes at Park Avenue Armory with Focus on Black Artists and Surrealist Works

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.

FairArt FairContemporaryModern
TEFAF New York 10th Edition Expands to 88 Exhibitors at Park Avenue Armory

TEFAF New York 10th Edition Expands to 88 Exhibitors at Park Avenue Armory

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.

FairArt FairNew YorkModern
Sotheby's to Auction Rediscovered John Keats Love Letters Following London Exhibition

Sotheby's to Auction Rediscovered John Keats Love Letters Following London Exhibition

Sotheby's has announced the discovery and upcoming sale of love letters written by the poet John Keats. The documents will go on public view in London this June prior to the auction.

Auction ResultOld MastersLondonAuction
Sotheby's to Auction Landmark Benjamin Franklin Collection in New York Following Philadelphia Preview

Sotheby's to Auction Landmark Benjamin Franklin Collection in New York Following Philadelphia Preview

Sotheby's has announced the upcoming sale of a significant collection of Benjamin Franklin memorabilia scheduled for June in New York. The collection will be revealed during a preview event in Philadelphia on May 5, 2026.

Auction ResultOld MastersNew YorkPhiladelphia
National Gallery of Art Names Aden Kumler for 2026 A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts

National Gallery of Art Names Aden Kumler for 2026 A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts

The National Gallery of Art’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts has appointed Aden Kumler of Universität Basel to deliver the 75th A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts.

AwardOld MastersWashington, DCResearch
TEFAF and Bank of America Award 2026 Restoration Grant to Minneapolis Institute of Art for Medici Tapestry

TEFAF and Bank of America Award 2026 Restoration Grant to Minneapolis Institute of Art for Medici Tapestry

The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) and Bank of America have selected the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) as the 2026 recipient of the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund.

AwardArt FairOld MastersFair
Rijksmuseum Announces New Acquisitions and Loans Supported by Vereniging Rembrandt and City of Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Announces New Acquisitions and Loans Supported by Vereniging Rembrandt and City of Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has confirmed several new additions to its collection through acquisitions and long-term loans. The City of Amsterdam has provided works on loan, while the Vereniging Rembrandt and the M.B.T. de Groot Family/Rijksmuseum Fonds supported specific purchases.

AcquisitionOld MastersAmsterdamMuseum Collection
Rijksmuseum to Present 'Metamorphoses' Exhibition in Summer 2026

Rijksmuseum to Present 'Metamorphoses' Exhibition in Summer 2026

The Rijksmuseum has announced the upcoming exhibition 'Metamorphoses,' scheduled to run from June 19 to September 13, 2026. Preview displays related to the exhibition will be on view at the museum starting February 6, 2026.

ExhibitionOld MastersAmsterdam#priority-featured
Musée du Louvre to Host Comprehensive Martin Schongauer Retrospective in 2026

Musée du Louvre to Host Comprehensive Martin Schongauer Retrospective in 2026

The Musée du Louvre will present an exhibition dedicated to Germanic artist Martin Schongauer from April 8 to July 20, 2026. The survey will feature a wide selection of drawings and engravings alongside a near-complete collection of his paintings, including the 1473 Madonna of the Rose Bower.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisEngraving
Musée du Louvre to Host Cypriot Archaeology Exhibition Featuring 16 Major Loans

Musée du Louvre to Host Cypriot Archaeology Exhibition Featuring 16 Major Loans

The Musée du Louvre will present 'Cyprus at the Louvre' from February 11 to June 22, 2026, featuring 16 artifacts on loan from the Department of Antiquities in Cyprus.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisArchaeology
Musée du Louvre to Present Major Sculpture Exhibition Pairing Michelangelo and Rodin in 2026

Musée du Louvre to Present Major Sculpture Exhibition Pairing Michelangelo and Rodin in 2026

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.

ExhibitionOld MastersModernParis
Uffizi Galleries Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to 16th-Century Florentine Masterpieces

Uffizi Galleries Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to 16th-Century Florentine Masterpieces

The Uffizi Galleries has inaugurated three new rooms on the second floor featuring 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their contemporaries.

Old MastersRenaissanceFlorenceExhibition
Christie's to Auction Stream Family Collection Featuring Rare Fabergé and Art Deco Jewelry

Christie's to Auction Stream Family Collection Featuring Rare Fabergé and Art Deco Jewelry

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.

Auction ResultDecorative ArtsJewelleryOld Masters
Lisson Gallery Announces Shirazeh Houshiary in Conversation with Gabriele Finaldi at The National Gallery

Lisson Gallery Announces Shirazeh Houshiary in Conversation with Gabriele Finaldi at The National Gallery

Artist Shirazeh Houshiary will discuss her practice with National Gallery Director Sir Gabriele Finaldi on June 19, 2026, in London.

ExhibitionContemporaryLondonNew Media
Artcurial to Auction Jean-Jacques Rotthier African and Oceanic Art Collection During Parcours des Mondes

Artcurial to Auction Jean-Jacques Rotthier African and Oceanic Art Collection During Parcours des Mondes

Artcurial, in partnership with Lempertz, will auction the African and Oceanic art collection of the late Belgian collector Jean-Jacques Rotthier on September 8, 2026, in Paris.

Auction ResultAfrican ArtOceanic ArtParis
Uffizi Galleries Launches New Digital Identity and Website Focused on User Experience

Uffizi Galleries Launches New Digital Identity and Website Focused on User Experience

The Uffizi Galleries has introduced a comprehensive rebranding and a new website designed to streamline visitor access and digital discovery.

OtherOld MastersDigitalItaly
Uffizi Galleries Announces Special Opening Schedule for June 1-2, 2025

Uffizi Galleries Announces Special Opening Schedule for June 1-2, 2025

The Uffizi Galleries complex will open all venues, including the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, and Boboli Gardens, during ordinary hours on June 1, 2025. On June 2, 2025, only the Uffizi Gallery will remain open to the public, while the Vasari Corridor will remain closed.

OtherOld MastersMuseum OperationsFlorence
Louvre Announces 2025 Exhibition Schedule Including Farnese Gallery and Adolphe Thiers Collection

Louvre Announces 2025 Exhibition Schedule Including Farnese Gallery and Adolphe Thiers Collection

The Musée du Louvre has released its upcoming exhibition schedule for 2025, featuring 'The Making of the Farnese Gallery' from November 5, 2025, to February 2, 2026.

ExhibitionOld MastersParisModern
Uffizi Galleries Announces Death of Art Historian and Donor Detlef Heikamp

Uffizi Galleries Announces Death of Art Historian and Donor Detlef Heikamp

The Uffizi Galleries announced the passing of Detlef Heikamp, a scholar specializing in Mannerist sculpture and Medici family collections. Heikamp was a significant donor to the museum, contributing numerous works from his private collection throughout his career.

Old MastersSculptureFlorence#city-florence
Artcurial to Auction Christian Levett and Jean-Jacques Rotthier Antiquities Collections in Paris

Artcurial to Auction Christian Levett and Jean-Jacques Rotthier Antiquities Collections in Paris

Artcurial will host a two-day auction on May 11–12, 2026, featuring the second part of Christian Levett’s ancient arms and armor collection and the Egyptian antiquities of Jean-Jacques Rotthier.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisAntiquities
Musée du Louvre Announces New Workshop Programming for 2025-2026 Season

Musée du Louvre Announces New Workshop Programming for 2025-2026 Season

The Musée du Louvre has scheduled a series of educational workshops running from November 19, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The programming is designed to offer public engagement and practical activities within the museum's facilities.

OtherParisOld MastersExhibition
Musée du Louvre Announces New Schedule of Exhibitions and Guided Tours

Musée du Louvre Announces New Schedule of Exhibitions and Guided Tours

The Musée du Louvre has released its upcoming schedule of temporary exhibitions and educational programming in Paris. The museum is introducing a new series of official guided tours designed to provide historical context for its permanent collection and special installations.

ExhibitionOld MastersParis#city-paris
Getty Releases New 'Becoming Artsy' Episode Featuring Sarah Stone Watercolors and Avian Art

Getty Releases New 'Becoming Artsy' Episode Featuring Sarah Stone Watercolors and Avian Art

The Getty Museum has released the latest episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' digital series, focusing on the intersection of ornithology and watercolor painting. The episode features two bird watercolors by artist Sarah Stone held in the Getty Museum’s Drawings Room.

OtherOld MastersNew MediaMuseum Education
Getty Announces Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Exhibition and Regional Pacific Rim Collaboration

Getty Announces Ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' Exhibition and Regional Pacific Rim Collaboration

The Getty has placed its collection of ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead' manuscripts on public view in Los Angeles. The institution also announced a landmark region-wide collaboration focused on artistic and cultural exchange between Southern California and the Pacific Rim.

ExhibitionOld MastersLos AngelesAncient Art
LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' on October 28, 2025. Curated by Erin Maynes, the exhibition draws from the museum's permanent collection to examine the history and technical evolution of block printing.

ExhibitionContemporaryOld MastersLos Angeles
LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) added six new acquisitions and a collection of 101 Indonesian textiles to its permanent collection during the 39th annual Collectors Committee fundraiser. The event, sponsored by Cartier, raised over $2.5 million from 62 members to fund the purchases.

AcquisitionContemporaryModernOld Masters
Artcurial to Auction Rediscovered Antoine-Jean Gros Drawing of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1796

Artcurial to Auction Rediscovered Antoine-Jean Gros Drawing of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1796

Artcurial will offer a rare preparatory drawing by Antoine-Jean Gros depicting General Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole during its Old Master & 19th Century Drawings auction on March 25, 2026.

OtherOld MastersModernParis
Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have completed the joint acquisition of a rare self-portrait by William Dobson, dating from 1635-1640. The work is currently on display at Tate Britain, where it has been reunited with Dobson’s 'Portrait of the Artist’s Wife' for the first time since 1948.

AcquisitionOld MastersLondonBritish Art
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer's annual Basel auctions concluded with a combined total of CHF 4.9 million (€5.4 million) across Swiss Art, International Art, and Important Watches categories. A Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 'Beyer No.

Auction ResultOld MastersModernBasel
Artcurial to Auction Final Installment of Jean Bourdel Library Collection on April 14, 2026

Artcurial to Auction Final Installment of Jean Bourdel Library Collection on April 14, 2026

Artcurial will auction the third and final part of the Jean Bourdel library collection in Paris on April 14, 2026, featuring rare 16th-century literature and French Gothic prints.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisRare Books
Artcurial Reports €208.5 Million in 2025 Sales, Marking 12% Increase and Multiple Records

Artcurial Reports €208.5 Million in 2025 Sales, Marking 12% Increase and Multiple Records

Artcurial achieved total sales of €208.5 million in 2025, a 12% increase over the previous year, with 19 lots exceeding the €1 million threshold.

Auction ResultOld MastersModernContemporary
Bonhams to Auction the Cannon Collection Across Two Sales in London This April

Bonhams to Auction the Cannon Collection Across Two Sales in London This April

Bonhams will offer the Cannon Collection in two parts, featuring Egyptian and Roman antiquities, early English glass, and Modern British painting. Part I will be a live auction at New Bond Street on April 15, 2026, while Part II will be held online from April 6–16, 2026.

Auction ResultModernLondonOld Masters
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Aivazovsky Seascape and European Old Masters in Paris

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Aivazovsky Seascape and European Old Masters in Paris

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will host its Old Master and 19th Century Paintings sale in Paris on April 21, 2026, featuring Ivan Aivazovsky’s 'View of Capri' with an estimate of €250,000–350,000.

Auction ResultOld Masters19th CenturyParis
Bonhams Asia Week New York Totals $12.5 Million at New U.S. Headquarters

Bonhams Asia Week New York Totals $12.5 Million at New U.S. Headquarters

Bonhams concluded its March Asia Week in New York with a total of $12.5 million across six live sales at its new headquarters in the Steinway Building.

Auction ResultNew YorkContemporaryModern
Bonhams to Auction Imperial European Silver and Meissen Porcelain in Paris Classics Sale

Bonhams to Auction Imperial European Silver and Meissen Porcelain in Paris Classics Sale

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will hold its Classics auction in Paris on April 22, featuring a private Asian collection of early Meissen porcelain and imperial silver masterworks.

Auction ResultOld MastersParisModern

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