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Tokyo

White Cube: Yoko Matsumoto's 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star' Opens in Kamakura

On October 23, 2026, White Cube announced that Yoko Matsumoto's touring exhibition 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star' will open at The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama on November 28, 2026, and run through February 28, 2027.

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Galerie Max Hetzler Presents Eddie Martinez's 'Gumshoe' at Fosun Foundation, Shanghai with Nearly 100 Works

Galerie Max Hetzler Presents Eddie Martinez's 'Gumshoe' at Fosun Foundation, Shanghai with Nearly 100 Works

On October 22, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of concurrent presentations of works by Eddie Martinez, including a solo exhibition at the Fosun Foundation in Shanghai.

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M+ Extends CHANEL Partnership, CHANEL Becomes Lead Partner, Launches Pioneering Visions

M+ Extends CHANEL Partnership, CHANEL Becomes Lead Partner, Launches Pioneering Visions

On October 21, 2026, M+ announced a three-year extension of its partnership with CHANEL, elevating CHANEL to Lead Partner.

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M+ Museum Fifth Anniversary: Restored Festival, RubberBand, Free Admission, 12.5M Visitors

M+ Museum Fifth Anniversary: Restored Festival, RubberBand, Free Admission, 12.5M Visitors

On October 15, 2026, M+, the museum of contemporary visual culture in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, announced its fifth anniversary celebrations. The museum, which opened in 2021, has welcomed over 12.5 million visitors.

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Seoul

Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul Joins Second Hannam Saturdays With Discounted Publications

Thaddaeus Ropac's Seoul gallery is taking part in the second edition of Hannam Saturdays, offering a range of its publications at a special price. Catalogues available for purchase include titles on Georg Baselitz, Robert Rauschenberg, and Tom Sachs.

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Busan

Kukje Gallery Artist Kim Yun Shin's Documentary Premieres at Busan International Film Festival

Kim Yun Shin Punches In, a documentary about Kukje Gallery artist Kim Yun Shin, premiered at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held October 6–15, 2026, in the Wide Angle – Documentary Showcase.

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M+ to Present 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' from October 17, 2026

M+ to Present 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' from October 17, 2026

M+ will present 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' at its West Gallery in Hong Kong from October 17, 2026 to April 4, 2027.

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Sadie Coles HQ Confirms Lawrence Lek in M+'s 'Myths and Monsters' Exhibition

Sadie Coles HQ Confirms Lawrence Lek in M+'s 'Myths and Monsters' Exhibition

On October 13, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced that Lawrence Lek will feature in 'Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia' at M+ Museum of Contemporary Art, Hong Kong.

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Christie's Announces 'Heroes and Lovers' Private Collection, Estimated at $100M, for November Marquee Week

Christie's Announces 'Heroes and Lovers' Private Collection, Estimated at $100M, for November Marquee Week

On October 5, 2026, Christie's announced 'Heroes and Lovers,' a private collection of nine masterpieces spanning 500 years, estimated at approximately $100 million. The collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Tilman Riemenschneider, Cornelis Cornelisz.

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Christie's First Asia Exhibition of Modern South Asian Art, Featuring Dabriwala Collection, Opens in Hong Kong

Christie's First Asia Exhibition of Modern South Asian Art, Featuring Dabriwala Collection, Opens in Hong Kong

On October 6, 2026, Christie's announced its first exhibition in Asia dedicated to modern South Asian art, 'Masterpieces of Modern South Asian Art: Highlights from the Dabriwala Collection'.

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