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On September 23, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced the acquisition of "Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares" (ca. 1626) by Spanish artist Diego Velázquez (1599–1660).
On September 22, 2026, Sean Scully was awarded the grade of Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Catherine Pégard, the French Minister of Culture, in recognition of his contribution to the arts.
On September 22, 2026, Getty announced that six large-scale reproductions of artworks from its collection will be installed across Paris from October 1 through November 30, 2026, in partnership with L’Art dans la Ville.
The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis announced a new dance commission by artist and choreographer Moriah Evans, whose work uses choreography to investigate the body as a site of political, social, and existential inquiry.
On September 23, 2026, the Walker Art Center announced it will present HUG, a collaborative project featuring indie-folk musician Devendra Banhart, guitarist-composer Gyan Riley, and producer Noah Georgeson, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 pm in the McGuire Theater.
On September 23, 2026, the Walker Art Center announced its fall Art Club, a free Thursday night workshop series for adults running September 17 through November 19 at its Minneapolis campus.
On September 23, 2026, Phillips announced strong results from its fifth annual David Hockney sale and its inaugural London Modernism auction. The sales demonstrated continued international demand for modern and contemporary editions, with robust bidding across both categories.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist KAWS has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art list, recognizing the most influential figures in the global art landscape.
On September 22, 2026, Gagosian announced that the Metropolitan Opera has commissioned Anna Weyant to create a painting for the Gallery Met Banners project, celebrating the company's first new production of Giuseppe Verdi's Macbeth in nearly twenty years.
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On September 22, 2026, the Getty announced the upcoming conference Black Portraiture[s]: Los Angeles: The Black Built Environment, cohosted with New York University and UCLA.
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On September 22, 2026, Gagosian announced that Tyler Mitchell has been awarded the 2026 Don Tyson Prize for the Advancement of American Art by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
On September 22, 2026, MALBA announced that it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a record attendance from September 17 to 21. The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires reported a historic high in visitor numbers during the five-day celebration.
On September 22, 2026, White Cube announced that Marguerite Humeau is one of four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2026. Her works will be presented in the Turner Prize exhibition at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) from September 26, 2026, to March 29, 2027.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Rinus Van de Velde will present 'A Life in a Day' (2021–2023) at the fifth edition of OFFSCREEN Paris, a contemporary art fair focused on installations and moving images.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of projects by Edmund de Waal. The artist will open a solo exhibition, 'the eight directions of the wind,' at The Huntington in Los Angeles, presenting new site-specific installations.
On September 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced Vivien Zhang's site-specific intervention 'Second Order' at The Arts Club, London. The exhibition transforms the club into an immersive environment extending Zhang's painting practice beyond the canvas.
On September 22, 2026, Centre Pompidou published an extensive interview with French photographer Mathieu Pernot (born 1970), whose long-term documentation of the Gorgan Romani family is featured in the exhibition 'Vies minuscules' at the Panthéon in Paris.
On September 21, 2026, White Cube announced the unveiling of Ibrahim Mahama's site-specific installation 'Voyageur' in Piazza Municipio, Naples. The work comprises three wooden boats, approximately 5, 7, and 8 meters high, constructed using traditional Ghanaian models and techniques.
Danielle Mckinney has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Art 2026 list, which recognizes the most influential figures shaping the global art landscape. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
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.
Fondation Louis Vuitton will reopen on October 9, 2026, with "Gustave Fayet, Collector - Designer. Icons of Modern Art," an exhibition running through March 8, 2027. The show occupies all museum spaces and is presented in two parts, focusing on Fayet as both a collector and designer.
Tate Collective, the free membership scheme for 16- to 25-year-olds, has reached a record 200,000 members.
Adrian Ghenie's new exhibition 'The Fear of NOW' opens at Thaddaeus Ropac London, featuring 20 new paintings and nine charcoal drawings.
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.
Phillips has announced its Modern & Contemporary Art Sale, which will present a selection of important paintings and works from distinguished private collections. The sale features both established and emerging artists, though specific lots, estimates, and dates have not yet been disclosed.
On September 21, 2026, MACK announced a weekend of talks and signings at the Judd Foundation in New York, running from September 25–27, 2026, from 12–6pm.
Art Basel Paris announced its fifth edition, taking place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026, with preview days on October 21 and 22.
Bonhams will present "Cyndi Lauper: Suitcase of Memories," a collection of fashion, accessories, entertainment memorabilia, and personal mementos from the singer's career.
Christie's announced its Post-War to Present sale, to be held live on October 1 at its Rockefeller Center saleroom in New York. The auction features 236 works from a diverse cross-section of post-war and contemporary artists, with a total presale estimate of more than $26.9 million.
Aguttes will present a rare Cartier Billiken from 1910 at its sale on November 18, 2026. Carved in agate and set with diamond eyes, the piece reflects Cartier's early 20th-century whimsy and the Belle Époque taste for exotic curios.
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.
On September 18, 2026, Gagosian announced that Jeff Wall will present an artist talk on September 23, 2026, at the Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver, Canada. The talk accompanies his solo exhibition "Inside" at the West Vancouver Art Museum, on view through October 3.
Bonhams Hong Kong will present ICONIC SPEELMAN, a dedicated sale featuring more than 40 lots from the collection of Jules Speelman, one of the world's most respected dealers and collectors of Asian art, on October 28, 2026.
On September 18, 2026, Gagosian announced that Ellen Gallagher has been selected as the cover artist for the 42nd edition of the London Underground pocket Tube map.
Mandy El-Sayegh is among the commissioned artists for the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB 2026), themed "Angels and Mara," which explores dialectical opposites between goodness and the undesirable.
Taryn Simon, represented by Almine Rech, has been named to TIME magazine's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the art world. The list includes painters, photographers, sculptors, curators, and other professionals.
Tate Modern will present "ARTIST ROOMS: Robert Rauschenberg," a large-scale free display featuring over 20 works by the American artist spanning three decades, on September 21, 2026.
On September 18, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced a panel discussion organized in partnership with ArtReview, reflecting on the concurrent exhibition of Ha Chong-Hyun. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 11am to 1pm at Lisson Gallery, 27 Bell Street, London.
On September 18, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced that its rooftop terrace at 41 meters high, currently closed to the public, will open to visitors as part of the museum's renovation project led by architects Moreau Kusunoki.
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 18, 2026, MALBA announced a major expansion and institutional transformation. The museum will be expanded by Frida Escobedo Studio, doubling its exhibition space.
HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE and Tate have launched a 10-piece capsule collection inspired by Henri Matisse's The Snail (1953), one of the most iconic works in Tate's collection.
Tate Publishing will release two books on gardens and art on October 8, 2026. 'Art of the Garden' (£40 hardback) is a new edition spanning British art from 1800 to the present, with contributions from Maria Balshaw, Tom Stuart-Smith, Olivia Laing, and Claire Ratinon.
Tate Publishing will release 'Monet: Painting Time', a book re-examining Claude Monet's relationship with time, on February 25, 2027. The volume coincides with Tate Modern's first exhibition devoted exclusively to Monet, running from February 25 to June 27, 2027.
Christie's announced the forthcoming sale of the Mia Van Hool collection, titled 'L'audace à l'oeuvre', on December 2 in Paris. The approximately 60 works will be exhibited in Brussels from September 10 to 13 during RendezVous Brussels Art Week, and in Paris from November 28 to December 2.
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.
The monumental bronze sculpture 'Die Doppelgängerin' by Austrian artist VALIE EXPORT is on view in front of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.
Almine Rech announced that Hiba Schahbaz's 2020 work "Lion" has been acquired by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Florida. The piece, executed in tea, gouache, and watercolor on handmade paper, measures 152.4 by 213.4 centimeters (60 by 84 inches).
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