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July 20, 2026

THE LEAD

Tate Appoints Daisy Desrosiers as Britton Family Curator at Large for North America

via Tate

On July 15, 2026, Tate announced the appointment of Daisy Desrosiers as the Britton Family Curator at Large, North America. Based in the United States, Desrosiers will focus on developing North American art in Tate’s collection through new research and acquisitions. She is an interdisciplinary art historian, curator and museum leader who co-curated the 15th Shanghai Biennale and has served as Director and Chief Curator of The Gund at Kenyon College since 2021. Desrosiers succeeds Christine Y. Kim in the role, which is supported by the Britton Family Foundation.

Appointment

The Number

€265.7M

across 6 auctions this week

Today's dispatch London (7) · New York (6) · Paris (4) · Shanghai (2) · Salzburg

Market Snapshot

7 stories today | 4 exhibitions opening

This week · 55 stories · 6 auctions (€265.7M aggregate) · 25 exhibitions opening · most-active city: London

Just Opened

Jul 17

Daniel Buren Solo Exhibition Opens July 17 at Musée des Impressionismes Giverny — Galleria Continua

By Region

Americas

Gladstone Gallery Announces Courtyard Commission at MoMA PS1 Opening July 31, 2026 via Gladstone Gallery

Europe

Centre Pompidou Highlights Louise Bourgeois Drawing 'Altered States' Ahead of Major Graphic Works Exhibition via Centre Pompidou

Asia-Pacific

quiet today

Middle East & Africa

quiet today

Featured

Pace Gallery Artists Maya Lin, Kiki Smith Install Works at Obama Center Museum

On July 14, 2026, Pace Gallery announced that artists Maya Lin and Kiki Smith have installed permanent works at the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago. Lin's stone sculptural water feature…

via Pace Gallery · Museum

National Portrait Gallery Announces Shortlist for Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026

The National Portrait Gallery has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award, an annual competition for contemporary portrait painting. The shortlist was…

via National Portrait Gallery · Award

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 Explores 'Interconnectedness' in 258th Edition

The Royal Academy of Arts has announced its 258th Summer Exhibition, opening on June 9, 2026. The 2026 edition explores the theme of 'Interconnectedness,' examining relationships between people, art…

via Thaddaeus Ropac · Exhibition

This Week Ahead

Thu Jul 23

Galleria Continua Presents 'Villa Marigola' Solo Show at Lerici Music Festival via Galleria Continua

Fri Jul 24

MoMA PS1 Announces Precious Okoyomon's Largest Outdoor Installation, Opening July 24 via MoMA

Fri Jul 24

Monster Chetwynd's 'A Feather in your Hat!' Opens at Estonia National Museum on July 24, 2026 via Sadie Coles HQ

Sat Jul 25

Latvian National Museum of Art Opens Exhibition of Guerlain Contemporary Drawing Donation via Galleria Continua

Sat Jul 25

White Cube Announces Sara Flores Exhibition at proyectoamil Ardez, Switzerland via White Cube

Sun Jul 26

Christian Marclay's 'The Clock' to Screen at LACMA, White Cube Announces via White Cube

Mon Jul 27

Matthew Barney's 'ZONE DEFENSE: Old Snowmass Parallax' to Debut at AIR 2026 in Aspen via Sadie Coles HQ

Full calendar →

Artist Spotlight

Robert Rauschenberg · 3 mentions this week

Robert Rauschenberg was a pivotal American artist known for his 'Combines,' a series of works that integrated everyday objects into painting and sculpture to bridge the gap between art and life. His multidisciplinary practice spanned painting, photography, printmaking, and performance, influencing movements from Neo-Dada to Pop art.

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The Wire

1.

Lisson Gallery: Lucy Raven and Deantoni Parks Present 'Murderers Bar' Film-Performance July 28 in Aspen — Lisson Gallery

2.

Gladstone Gallery Announces Courtyard Commission at MoMA PS1 Opening July 31, 2026 — Gladstone Gallery

3.

Centre Pompidou Highlights Louise Bourgeois Drawing 'Altered States' Ahead of Major Graphic Works Exhibition — Centre Pompidou

In Case You Missed It

1.

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Rare Photographs of Eiffel Tower Construction and Early Views — Musée d'Orsay

2.

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Major Gustave Moreau Collection of Works and Letters — Musée d'Orsay

3.

Thaddaeus Ropac Presents Georg Baselitz's Last Sculpture at Salzburg Festival — Thaddaeus Ropac

4.

IFEMA Madrid Retains ARCO Team Under Gonzalo Cabrera, Maribel López for New Phase — ARCO Madrid

5.

Frieze London 2026 to Feature Expanded Programme and New Curated Sections — Frieze

6.

Kunsthaus Zürich to Open 'Evergreens' Exhibition Featuring Monet, Picasso, Warhol on September 11, 2026 — Kunsthaus Zürich

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