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July 27, 2026

THE LEAD

Mori Art Museum to Stage Major Mariko Mori Retrospective 'All That Shines' in Tokyo

via Mori Art Museum

The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will present 'Mariko Mori: All That Shines,' the artist's first major retrospective in Japan since 2002, from October 31, 2026, to March 28, 2027. Organized in collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, the exhibition features approximately 40 works spanning more than three decades, including performance-based photography, video, sculpture, and large-scale interactive installations. The show is co-curated by Alexandra Munroe, Senior Curator at Large at the Guggenheim, and Kataoka Mami, Director of the Mori Art Museum.

Exhibition

The Number

€17.0M

across 6 auctions this week

Today's dispatch Paris (5) · Tokyo (4) · Venice (3) · New York (3) · London (2)

Market Snapshot

8 stories today | 1 auction result | 4 exhibitions opening

This week · 47 stories · 6 auctions (€17.0M aggregate) · 28 exhibitions opening · most-active city: London

Sale highlight: at Christie's — €10,505,948

Just Opened

Jul 27

Matthew Barney Unveils 'ZONE DEFENSE: Old Snowmass Parallax' Sculpture in Aspen for AIR 2026 — Gladstone Gallery

Jul 25

Tate Modern Unveils Lina Lapelytė's 'Serendipity Island' Participatory Installation — Tate

Jul 24

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

By Region

Americas

Joël Andrianomearisoa Selected for High Line Plinth Commission in New York via Almine Rech

Europe

Kunsthaus Zürich Attracts 539,953 Visitors in 2025, Driven by Abramović Retrospective via Kunsthaus Zürich

Asia-Pacific

Mori Art Museum to Open Solo Exhibition for Mori Art Award Grand Prize Winner Katayama Mari on October 31, 2026 via Mori Art Museum

Middle East & Africa

quiet today

Featured

Vatican Pavilion Names 24 Artists for 61st Venice Biennale, Curated by Obrist and Vickers

The Holy See Pavilion announced the 24 artists participating in the 61st Venice Biennale, in a press release dated July 24, 2026. Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ben Vickers in collaboration with…

via Gladstone Gallery · Exhibition

Pace Gallery to Represent Constantin Brancusi Estate, Plans London Exhibition

On May 18, 2026, Pace Gallery announced its global representation of the Constantin Brancusi Estate, joining a roster of over 30 artists' estates including Alexander Calder and Agnes Martin. The…

via Pace Gallery · Partnership

Christie's Paris Jewelry Sale Hits €10.5M, Doubles Estimate, Luxury Week Total €16.3M

Christie's announced on June 26, 2026, that its Joaillerie Paris sale, held on June 29, 2026, totaled €10,505,948, doubling its pre-sale estimate. The auction closed the Paris luxury week, following…

via Christie's · Auction Result

This Week Ahead

Today

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

Tomorrow

Guggenheim New York Announces 'The Water Listeners' Poetry Series by Poet-in-Residence Patrick Rosal via Guggenheim

Thu Jul 30

Gagosian Artist Sally Mann to Discuss New Book at Martha's Vineyard Book Festival via Gagosian

Fri Jul 31

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

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.

Kunsthaus Zürich Attracts 539,953 Visitors in 2025, Driven by Abramović Retrospective — Kunsthaus Zürich

2.

Mori Art Museum to Open Solo Exhibition for Mori Art Award Grand Prize Winner Katayama Mari on October 31, 2026 — Mori Art Museum

3.

Uffizi Opens Three New Rooms Dedicated to Andrea del Sarto and Fra Bartolomeo — Uffizi Galleries

4.

Lucy Raven and Deantoni Parks to Present 'Murderers Bar' Film-Performance at Aspen Art Museum on July 28 — Lisson Gallery

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