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Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Sarah Crowner's Upcoming Exhibitions and Performances

Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Sarah Crowner's Upcoming Exhibitions and Performances

On September 8, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of events featuring artist Sarah Crowner, including a conversation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York on September 14, 2026, as part of the Works & Process series.

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MALBA Acquires Works by Juan del Prete, Líbero Badíi, and Others via Committee and Donations

MALBA Acquires Works by Juan del Prete, Líbero Badíi, and Others via Committee and Donations

On September 7, 2026, MALBA announced the addition of seven works to its permanent collection. Two works—a painting by Juan del Prete and a sculpture by Líbero Badíi—were acquired through the museum's Acquisitions Committee.

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Artcurial Opens Miami Design District Office, Plans First US Motorcars Auction

Artcurial Opens Miami Design District Office, Plans First US Motorcars Auction

Artcurial is opening a US subsidiary in Miami's Design District and will hold its first American collector-car auction on February 19, 2027, at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove, during Miami Concours and Moda Miami.

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New York

Bonhams to Offer Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection in Two Sales This October

Bonhams will present The Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection, a survey of interiors, furnishings, British ceramics, and decorative objects from the late interior designers Bennett (1940–2025) and Judie Weinstock (1940–2025).

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New York

Whitney Museum to Present Coumba Samba's First Solo Museum Exhibition 'Stars and Stripes'

On September 2, 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art announced Coumba Samba: Stars and Stripes, the first solo museum exhibition devoted to Senegalese American artist Coumba Samba.

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Getty Curators Reflect on David Hockney's 80th Birthday Exhibitions Following His Death at 88

Getty Curators Reflect on David Hockney's 80th Birthday Exhibitions Following His Death at 88

On September 3, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum published a retrospective look by curators Julian Brooks and Virginia Heckert at two focused exhibitions held in 2017 to celebrate David Hockney’s 80th birthday, collectively titled "Happy Birthday, Mr.

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Los Angeles

Getty Scholar and Intern Use 3D Digitization to Reexamine Transatlantic Slave Trade History at Christiansborg Castle

Getty Scholar Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann and Getty Graduate Intern Tom Keep are collaborating to reimagine research and storytelling around the transatlantic slave trade through 3D digitization of artifacts from Christiansborg Castle in Ghana.

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New York

Gagosian Publishes Valentina Castellani's 'Trading Beauty' on Art Market History

On September 3, 2026, Gagosian announced the publication of Valentina Castellani's book "Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery." The illustrated survey traces the evolution of the Western art market from the medieval era to the present day, analyzing how social, cultu.

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Richard Prince's First Major Latin American Solo Exhibition at Museo Jumex Announced by Galerie Max Hetzler

Richard Prince's First Major Latin American Solo Exhibition at Museo Jumex Announced by Galerie Max Hetzler

Richard Prince is the subject of his first major solo exhibition in Latin America, "Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything," at Museo Jumex in Mexico City.

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Galerie Max Hetzler: Sarah Crowner to Create Décor for 'Pastoral' at Barbican Theatre, Bass Museum Exhibition

Galerie Max Hetzler: Sarah Crowner to Create Décor for 'Pastoral' at Barbican Theatre, Bass Museum Exhibition

On September 3, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist Sarah Crowner will create the décor for 'Pastoral', a performance at the Barbican Theatre in London, featuring choreography by Pam Tanowitz and a score by Caroline Shaw. The performance reinterprets Beethoven's Symphony No.

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M+ Announces Three Newly Restored Hong Kong New Wave Films for Autumn 2026 Screenings

M+ Announces Three Newly Restored Hong Kong New Wave Films for Autumn 2026 Screenings

M+, Asia's global museum of contemporary visual culture in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, has announced the seventh to ninth films under its M+ Restored initiative, supported by CHANEL.

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Los Angeles

Getty Museum Acquires 53 Works by Josef Breitenbach, Expanding Its Photography Collection

On September 2, 2026, the Getty Museum announced a major multi-year acquisition of 53 photographs by German-born artist Josef Breitenbach (1896–1984), adding to 32 works already donated since 2017. The acquisition, through both purchase and donation from Peter C.

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Getty Publications Book 'Cassatt Reconsidered' Reassesses Mary Cassatt as Radical Modernist

Getty Publications Book 'Cassatt Reconsidered' Reassesses Mary Cassatt as Radical Modernist

On August 27, 2026, Getty Publications announced the forthcoming book 'Cassatt Reconsidered' by Mary G. Morton, which challenges over a century of misconceptions about Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt.

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Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Liz Larner's First UK Institutional Show at Camden Art Centre

Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Liz Larner's First UK Institutional Show at Camden Art Centre

On September 2, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of developments for Los Angeles-based sculptor Liz Larner, headlined by her first institutional solo exhibition in the UK, "A hard line to bend," at Camden Art Centre in London.

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New York

Liu Wei Selected for Met's 2026 Genesis Façade Commission, White Cube Announces

On September 1, 2026, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Liu Wei will create the 2026 Genesis Façade Commission, the seventh installment in the series.

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Lisson Gallery Announces First Tony Bechara Monograph Co-Published by El Museo Del Barrio and KMEC Books

Lisson Gallery Announces First Tony Bechara Monograph Co-Published by El Museo Del Barrio and KMEC Books

On September 1, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that El Museo Del Barrio and KMEC Books will co-publish "Tony Bechara," the first monograph dedicated to the New York artist, posthumously.

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Los Angeles

LACMA Announces Two Exhibitions on Design and Domestic Utopias

On September 1, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced two exhibitions examining design as an agent of social, political, and economic transformation in modern domestic life.

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Hiroshi Sugimoto Guest Edits Aperture Issue on Time and Photography

Hiroshi Sugimoto Guest Edits Aperture Issue on Time and Photography

Hiroshi Sugimoto has guest edited the latest issue of Aperture magazine, focusing on the theme of stopping time through photography.

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Edmund de Waal Receives French Knighthood and Noguchi Award, Opens Exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles

Edmund de Waal Receives French Knighthood and Noguchi Award, Opens Exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles

On August 27, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Edmund de Waal has been awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by France and the Isamu Noguchi Award for 2023. De Waal's work is featured in "Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St.

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Van Gogh Museum Appoints Christoph Grunenberg to Supervisory Board

Van Gogh Museum Appoints Christoph Grunenberg to Supervisory Board

On September 1, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced the appointment of Prof. Dr Christoph Grunenberg, Director of Kunsthalle Bremen, as a member of its Supervisory Board.

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Covers Façade in Kusama Polka Dots Ahead of Major Survey

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Covers Façade in Kusama Polka Dots Ahead of Major Survey

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has covered its entire glass façade in multicolored polka dots designed by Yayoi Kusama Studio, ahead of the opening of a major survey of the artist's work on September 11, 2026.

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Getty Museum Announces 'The Holy Family at Home' Exhibition Featuring Gerard David Painting

Getty Museum Announces 'The Holy Family at Home' Exhibition Featuring Gerard David Painting

On August 31, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced 'The Holy Family at Home,' an exhibition examining domestic intimacy in Northern Renaissance images of the Holy Family.

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Buenos Aires

Malba Marks 25th Anniversary with Free Entry, Cultural Events Sept 17-21

On August 31, 2026, Malba announced its 25th anniversary celebration, a week of activities from September 17 to 21, 2026, with free museum admission on September 19, 20, and 21.

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Getty Museum Presents 'Every Minute is History' Photography Exhibition in Los Angeles

Getty Museum Presents 'Every Minute is History' Photography Exhibition in Los Angeles

On August 27, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced it will present 'Every Minute is History: Five Views of Los Angeles,' an exhibition on view from September 1, 2026, through January 3, 2027.

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M+ Restored Initiative Brings Three Hong Kong New Wave Films to Festivals and Cathay Inflight

M+ Restored Initiative Brings Three Hong Kong New Wave Films to Festivals and Cathay Inflight

On August 31, 2026, M+ in Hong Kong announced the touring of three newly restored 4K films from its M+ Restored initiative: Jacob Cheung's 'Cageman' (1992), Allen Fong's 'Just Like Weather' (1986), and Tsui Hark's 'The Butterfly Murders' (1979).

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New York

Bonhams to Present Asian Art Sales with Rare Zitan Furniture and Hokusai Print During Asia Week New York

Bonhams will hold three live sales during Asia Week New York on September 14 and 15, 2026, at its flagship galleries at 111 West 57th Street.

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Bonhams to Present Sandy Lerner Collection of Cat-Themed Art and Collectibles Across Four Auctions

Bonhams to Present Sandy Lerner Collection of Cat-Themed Art and Collectibles Across Four Auctions

Bonhams will present The Sandy Lerner Collection, encompassing nearly 1,000 lots of fine art, collectibles, and home furnishings from the Ayrshire Farm estate of businesswoman and philanthropist Sandy Lerner.

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Kathleen Ryan Nominated for High Line Plinth Commissions in 2029 and 2030

Kathleen Ryan Nominated for High Line Plinth Commissions in 2029 and 2030

On August 28, 2026, High Line Art announced that artist Kathleen Ryan has been invited to submit a proposal for the seventh and eighth High Line Plinth commissions, to be installed in 2029 and 2030 in New York.

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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97; Centre Pompidou Highlights Macaroni Dress

Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97; Centre Pompidou Highlights Macaroni Dress

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist known for her polka dots and infinity mirror rooms, died in Tokyo on August 14, 2026, at age 97. The Centre Pompidou in Paris, which holds her 1964 work "Macaroni Dress" in its collection, published a tribute to the artist.

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Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Eddie Martinez's Albertina Drawing Show, Newark Sculpture, and Museum Tour

Galerie Max Hetzler Announces Eddie Martinez's Albertina Drawing Show, Newark Sculpture, and Museum Tour

On August 19, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of Eddie Martinez projects, led by a presentation at the Albertina Klosterneuburg pairing 350 works on paper by Martinez with drawings by Georg Baselitz, part of 'Donated with Love.' His debut monograph, 'Eddie Martinez: 20 Years of Paint.

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Edmund de Waal Awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Isamu Noguchi Prize

Edmund de Waal Awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Isamu Noguchi Prize

On August 27, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist and writer Edmund de Waal has been awarded the medal of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by France.

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Phillips New York to Host Cj Hendry's 'Mere Mortals' Exhibition Inspired by Trading Cards

Phillips New York to Host Cj Hendry's 'Mere Mortals' Exhibition Inspired by Trading Cards

On August 27, 2026, Phillips announced that artist Cj Hendry will present 'Mere Mortals,' a playful and nostalgic exhibition at its New York gallery, inspired by the imaginative world of trading cards and childhood toys.

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André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' Acquired by Städel Museum, Galerie Max Hetzler Announces

André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' Acquired by Städel Museum, Galerie Max Hetzler Announces

On August 19, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that a recent reiteration of André Butzer's 'Frauenbildnisse' has entered the permanent collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.

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New York

Heritage Auctions Opens New Palm Beach Office, Expanding National Presence

Heritage Auctions, the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house globally, has opened a new branch office in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Heritage Auctions Promotes Aviva Lehmann and Alissa to Deputy Chairman and Senior Roles

Heritage Auctions Promotes Aviva Lehmann and Alissa to Deputy Chairman and Senior Roles

Heritage Auctions announced on August 25, 2026, the promotion of Aviva Lehmann to Deputy Chairman of Fine Art and Alissa to a senior leadership role in American and Western Art.

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Fondation Beyeler Opens Final Leg of European Ruth Asawa Retrospective

Fondation Beyeler Opens Final Leg of European Ruth Asawa Retrospective

The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland, presents the fourth and final leg of the first European retrospective dedicated to Ruth Asawa, the influential American artist of Japanese descent.

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Los Angeles

Getty Publishes 'Black Curators Matter' Book Featuring Six Influential Curators

On August 25, 2026, the Getty Research Institute announced the publication of 'Black Curators Matter: Conversations on Art and Change,' a volume edited by Kellie Jones and Tumelo Mosaka.

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MoMA to Present Sarah Michelson's 'nowhere' Daily Dance Performance in Marron Atrium

MoMA to Present Sarah Michelson's 'nowhere' Daily Dance Performance in Marron Atrium

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York will present "nowhere," a daily dance performance by choreographer Sarah Michelson, from September 15 to October 11, 2026.

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Bonhams Asia Week in New York Achieves $16.96M, Highest Total Ever

Bonhams Asia Week in New York Achieves $16.96M, Highest Total Ever

Bonhams concluded its Asia Week in New York with total sales of $16.96 million, the highest ever for the series. The six sales included Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art, The Maitri Collection, Chinese Works of Art, and Fine Japanese and Korean Art.

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Sotheby's New York Presents Nightcap, a Late-Night Auction Series

Sotheby's New York Presents Nightcap, a Late-Night Auction Series

On August 12, 2026, Sotheby's announced the launch of Nightcap, a new late-night auction series in New York. The series will offer a curated selection of contemporary art, design, and luxury items in a relaxed, after-hours setting.

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Lehmann Maupin Now Represents Anna Park, Will Debut Her First UK Solo Show

Lehmann Maupin Now Represents Anna Park, Will Debut Her First UK Solo Show

Lehmann Maupin announced on August 21, 2026, that it now represents New York-based artist Anna Park (b. 1996), who creates charcoal and ink drawings that blend abstraction and figuration.

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Los Angeles

Getty Conservators Restore Degas's Cloudy Self-Portrait, Revealing Hidden Glue and Pigment Secrets

On August 20, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced that paintings conservator Devi Ormond has completed the conservation of Edgar Degas's "Self-Portrait" (about 1857–58), a small oil-on-paper work measuring roughly eight by six inches.

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Los Angeles

Getty Conservators Restore 18th-Century Lacquered Commode with Cross-Cultural Expertise

On August 18, 2026, the Getty Conservation Institute announced ongoing conservation of an 18th-century French commode by Bernard II van Risenburgh that incorporates Japanese lacquer panels.

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Los Angeles

Getty Appoints Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement

On August 19, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Trust announced the appointment of Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement. Uyttewaal, who joined Getty in 2015, will lead fundraising and strategic partnership efforts, effective September 1.

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Frieze Writer's Prize Opens for Entries, Judges Ed Atkins, Chris Kraus, Pablo Larios Named

Frieze Writer's Prize Opens for Entries, Judges Ed Atkins, Chris Kraus, Pablo Larios Named

The Frieze Writer's Prize, an annual international award to discover and promote new art critics, is now open for entries. The prize is judged by artist Ed Atkins, writer Chris Kraus, and Frieze editor Pablo Larios.

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New York

Bonhams to Hold Three Chanel Auctions Across New York, Paris, London in September

Bonhams will stage three landmark Chanel auctions across New York, Paris, and London in September 2026, celebrating the house's craftsmanship and legacy. The New York sale, 'Chanel: From the Vault II,' runs September 7–17 with an exhibition from August 17 to September 2 at Bonhams' U.S.

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New York

Whitney Museum and Little Island Add Midnight Show by Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez to Biennial 2026

On August 14, 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art and Little Island announced a new midnight performance by comedian Julio Torres and artist Martine Gutierrez as part of the Whitney Biennial 2026.

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Mary Heilmann, Influential Painter and Sculptor, Dies at 86

Mary Heilmann, Influential Painter and Sculptor, Dies at 86

Hauser & Wirth and 303 Gallery have confirmed the death of artist Mary Heilmann, who passed away on August 14, 2026, on Long Island, New York, at the age of 86. She is survived by her nieces and nephew.

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Georg Baselitz, Influential German Painter, Dies at 88; Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Announces Exhibition

Georg Baselitz, Influential German Painter, Dies at 88; Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Announces Exhibition

Georg Baselitz (1938–2026), the German painter and sculptor whose upside-down motifs and provocative political themes reshaped European art after World War II, has died. The gallery Thaddaeus Ropac, which represented him, announced the news alongside a new exhibition at Gl.

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New York

Phillips and KidSuper Launch Limited-Edition Studio Cases with Original Artworks

On August 11, 2026, Phillips announced a collaboration with the artist collective KidSuper to release an edition of 50 KidSuper Studio Cases, each containing a unique original artwork.

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Venice

White Cube Documentary on Sara Flores to Premiere at TIFF 2026

White Cube announced on August 11, 2026, that 'The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs', a documentary on Shipibo-Conibo artist Sara Flores, will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the TIFF Docs programme.

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Seoul

White Cube Returns to Frieze Seoul With Hatoum, El Anatsui, Baselitz; Marina Rheingantz Solo Show Opens Concurrently

White Cube is returning to the fifth edition of Frieze Seoul, taking place from September 2 to September 5, 2026, with works by a roster of international artists including Mona Hatoum, El Anatsui, Georg Baselitz, Sara Flores, Theaster Gates, Marguerite Humeau, Park Seo-Bo, Tesfaye Urgessa, Marina.

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Los Angeles

LACMA Presents Largest Survey of Textile Designer Reiko Sudō and NUNO Collective

On August 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced "Textile Alchemy: The Art of Reiko Sudō & NUNO," the largest in-depth survey to date of the acclaimed Japanese designer and her textile collective.

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