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115 stories across Contemporary, London, Paris, and Zurich. Latest: Kunsthaus Zürich Reports 513,162 Visitors in 2024, Reduces Deficit Amid Stabilization Push.
The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft held its 130th annual general meeting on May 26, 2025, where members approved the 2024 annual report and financial statements by a large majority.
Kunsthaus Zürich announced that visitor numbers rose from 226,000 in 2020 to approximately 370,000 in 2021, despite a two-month pandemic closure, following the opening of its David Chipperfield-designed extension in October.
On October 19, 2023, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2024 exhibition programme, which includes a reinterpretation of Swiss icon Ferdinand Hodler, a retrospective of Pop artist Kiki Kogelnik, and an investigation into the origins of Marcel Duchamp's 'Fountain' by Barbara Visser.
On July 20, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced details of Florentina Holzinger's installation at the Austrian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale.
The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the patron association of the Kunsthaus Zürich, on 5 June 2024 agreed with the heirs of Jewish industrialist and art collector Carl Sachs on a 'just and fair solution' for Claude Monet's 'L'Homme à l'ombrelle' (1865/1867).
The Kunsthaus Zürich has received a major early work by Gerhard Richter, the eight-part painting "Acht Lernschwestern" (1966), as a gift from Hans B. Wyss and Brigitte Wyss-Sponagel, accepted by the Vereinigung Zürcher Kunstfreunde.
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On June 19, 2026, Christie's announced that its Paris jewelry sale, held on June 29, 2026, achieved a total of €10,505,948, doubling its pre-sale estimate.
The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft and the Foundation E. G. Bührle Collection announced on 26 May 2025 a new set of guidelines governing their collaboration, ensuring the 205 works on long-term loan remain at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
The new contemporary art center Large, located at Pointe des Arts on Île Seguin, opens with its inaugural exhibition 'Moteur Imaginaire,' curated by Cecilia Alemani.
Kunsthaus Zürich announced on May 12, 2025, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new foundation endowed with CHF 30 million by Marianne and Martin Haefner.
Kunsthaus Zürich announced on May 26, 2024, that two small-format Old Master paintings from a private collection, reported missing since early 2023, have been recovered in good condition.
On July 14, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced an exhibition of new works by David Salle, titled "Painting in the Present Tense," at the Palazzo Cini in Venice.
On July 17, 2026, Phillips announced it will offer an ultra rare pre-production F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance at its Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV. The watch is a pre-production model, a rare variant of the renowned resonance chronometer. No estimate or reserve price has been disclosed.
Serpentine Galleries has opened 'processing…', an open-access archive display in the Education Space at Serpentine South, running from July 20 to September 6, 2026.
On September 30, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced the appointment of Remo Longhi as its new Head of Operations, effective January 2026.
Kunsthaus Zürich recorded 539,953 visits in 2025, one of the highest totals in its history, the museum announced on January 21, 2026. The Marina Abramović retrospective attracted 59,490 visitors in 2025 (118,903 overall), while the permanent collection drew 363,588.
Kelly Akashi's 2026 bronze sculpture 'Undergrowth (Headlands)' is included in the Headlands Art Center Benefit Auction 2026, announced on June 4, 2026. The work, measuring 24 × 14 × 14.5 inches, was created using lost-wax and direct burn-out casting with a wire-brushed finish.
Artcurial auctioned the collection of Ferrari agent Fritz Neuser in Paris on March 15, 2026, achieving a total of €5 million with a 100% sell-through rate.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds a copper box by the House of Christofle & Cie, dating to circa 1910–1913, with a lotus-leaf decoration created through turned, patinated, acid-etched and gilded techniques. The box, measuring 5.8 cm high and 9.7 cm in diameter, was acquired by the museum in 2007.
On November 3, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2026 annual programme, which places classic and contemporary art in dialogue.
Kunsthaus Zürich reported 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest total in its history, making it Switzerland’s most-visited art museum. The Marina Abramović exhibition drew nearly 120,000 visitors, the museum’s best attendance for a single show in twelve years.
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, and the wider world.
Toby Ziegler has been awarded the 2025 Jean-François Prat Prize in Paris. The prize, presented by the Jean-François Prat Foundation, recognizes contemporary artists for their body of work.
Anne Keller Dubach, president of the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the association that oversees Kunsthaus Zürich, died on September 22, 2021, at age 65 after a brief battle with aggressive cancer. She had temporarily stepped back from her duties two weeks earlier due to health reasons.
Kunsthaus Zürich has published a new strategy for provenance research in its collection, adopting a proactive approach to works that may constitute cultural property confiscated as a result of Nazi persecution.
On May 20, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced a major expansion of its initiatives at the intersection of art, health, and society.
Kunsthaus Zürich recorded 513,162 visitors in 2024, one of the highest annual attendance figures in its 100-plus-year history, up from 504,349 in 2023. The most successful exhibition of the year was “Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh. Letzte Zuflucht Malerei,” which drew 63,496 visitors.
Kunsthaus Zürich has reported two Old Master paintings missing from its collection, with police investigations underway. The works, both private permanent loans, disappeared after being taken down for cleaning and restoration following a fire on the night of August 2-3, 2022.
On July 10, 2024, the City and Canton of Zurich and the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft announced that historian Raphael Gross has completed an independent review of provenance research into the Bührle Collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Kunsthaus Zürich released its 2024 annual report on April 29, 2025, reporting 513,162 visitors and a reduced deficit of CHF 1,529,489, down from CHF 1,585,979 in 2023—a reduction of CHF 56,490.
Kunsthaus Zürich has joined the 'Connect' program, an innovative dance training initiative for people with Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, expanding the program's reach.
At its 131st General Assembly on June 8, 2026, the Kunsthaus Zürich reported 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest attendance in its history and the highest of any Swiss art museum.
On May 30, 2022, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the patron association of Kunsthaus Zürich, elected Dr. Philipp M. Hildebrand as its new Chair at its 127th annual general meeting.
On June 22, 2026, the Centre Pompidou in Paris highlighted Louise Bourgeois's 1992 drawing "Altered States" (États modifiés), executed in red ink and fabric dye on paper, ahead of a major exhibition of the artist's graphic works.
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.
Thaddaeus Ropac Milano presents "Dialogues are Mostly Fried Snowballs," an exhibition pairing works by Marcel Duchamp and Sturtevant.
Bonhams will auction a rare Lotus 49B Formula 1 car, chassis number '49-R8', at its Festival of Speed sale on June 27. The car is the last Lotus to be sold from the collection of the late John Dawson-Damer and has never before been offered at auction.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a significant collection of works by Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, including paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a collection of 19th-century photographs documenting the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the Gare d'Orsay, the museum's former railway station.
The Musée d'Orsay announced the acquisition of 333 historical photographs from a private collection, featuring works by early photographers such as Robert Jefferson Bingham, Henri de La Blanchère, and Adolphe Hervier.
The Musée d'Orsay has undertaken the restoration of Gustave Courbet's monumental painting "A Burial at Ornans" (1849–1850), a key work of the French realist movement. The project aims to return the painting as closely as possible to its original state and ensure its long-term preservation.
Internationally renowned artist Stephan Balkenhol has created an installation of figures from the world of opera, now on view at Residenzplatz and in the state-rooms of the DomQuartier Salzburg.
On July 17, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced a photographic series titled "The Great Sleep" by French photographer Romain Laprade (born 1988), commissioned exclusively for the museum.
On July 17, 2026, IFEMA MADRID announced that the ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa teams will continue under the leadership of Gonzalo Cabrera, Director of Culture and Education, and fair director Maribel López.
Jenkin van Zyl's first major solo exhibition, 'Surrender,' has opened at Edel Assanti in London, featuring an immersive installation centered on Japanese love hotels and queer desire.
Kunsthaus Zürich will present 'Evergreens. Selected Works from the Collection' from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027, offering a fresh juxtaposition of masterpieces from its holdings.
On July 16, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist Giulia Andreani will participate in a finissage event for her first institutional solo exhibition in Germany, 'Sabotage', at Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin.
Marwan Bassiouni's series 'New Dutch Views', featuring photographs of Dutch landscapes framed by Islamic motifs, patterned walls and prayer rugs, is the subject of an exhibition at Fotomuseum Den Haag.
The fifth edition of Frieze London has opened, once again connecting the global art world to that of Asia, with new curated sections and an expanded programme.
Frieze announced the fifth edition of its London fair, which will once again connect the global art world to Asia, with new curated sections and an expanded programme.
On July 16, 2026, Frieze announced its fifth edition of Frieze London, which connects the global art world to Asia through new curated sections and an expanded programme.
Bonhams will present a single-owner ceramics sale featuring an extremely rare Meissen chocolate cup and saucer from the Swan service, estimated at £25,000–35,000.
Thaddaeus Ropac is presenting Georg Baselitz's final sculptural work, 'Stravinsky' (2026), in the foyer of the Großes Festspielhaus during the Salzburg Festival.
Bonhams presented its Exceptional Jewels, London sale on June 11, featuring an outstanding selection of period and antique jewellery from six notable single-owner collections.
Artcurial will auction the collection 'Le goût Rothschild en héritage, Un pied-à-terre sur le Champ-de-Mars' on September 22, 2026, in Paris. The sale spans furniture, decorative arts, Old Master paintings, books, and autographs assembled over generations of the Rothschild family.
The Musée du Louvre will host an exhibition showcasing works by guest artists Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton, created during two-year residencies in the museum. The exhibition, held in the Salle de la Chapelle, runs from September 24 to December 14, 2026.
On July 15, 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum announced its 2027 exhibition programme spanning three sites: V&A South Kensington, V&A East Museum, and V&A Dundee.
Bonhams presented its Fine Jewellery, London sale on 8 July, with a David Morris cultured pearl and diamond necklace achieving £40,960 against a £25,000-35,000 estimate. A natural pearl necklace with diamond clasp sold for £39,680, more than tripling its £7,000-10,000 estimate.
Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland announced that the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has donated three sculptures from the artist's Glut series to the ARTIST ROOMS collection.
On July 14, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced that the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has donated three works from the artist's "Gluts" series (1986–87) to Artist Rooms, a collection jointly managed by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland.
The Barbican Centre announced that Japanese artist Yuko Mohri will present a major new exhibition, "In Concert," in The Curve from October 1, 2026, to January 24, 2027.
On July 13, 2026, White Cube announced that the Wallace Collection in London will present 'Metamorphoses', an exhibition of porcelain sculptures by Rachel Kneebone, running from September 23, 2026 to April 25, 2027.
On July 13, 2026, White Cube announced an exhibition of works by Sara Flores at proyectoamil in Ardez, Switzerland, from July 25 to August 31, 2026.
Tate Modern will open the UK's first major exhibition dedicated to multidisciplinary artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) in over a decade, running from July 15, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Kajsa Ollongren will become the new Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Rijksmuseum effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Alex Wynaendts, whose eight-year term is ending.
On June 30, 2026, Christie's announced its 6th Environmental Impact Report, revealing a 39% reduction in carbon emissions against its 2019 baseline year.
Bonhams will offer Jane Birkin's own Hermès Birkin bag in its Designer Handbags and Fashion sale on 20 July at Bonhams Knightsbridge. The bag, estimated at £15,000–20,000, was originally purchased by the current owners at a 2014 charity auction benefiting Anno's Africa.
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Paris Fine Watches sale on June 17, 2026, achieved €1,557,458, making it one of the most successful watch auctions held by Bonhams in Paris.
On July 10, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced the publication of a new catalogue for Tal R's solo exhibition "The Elephant in the Room" at Millesgården, Stockholm.
Tate Modern will present free performances of Yvonne Rainer's seminal dance work "Trio A" in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the piece's creation.
On June 26, 2026, Charles Ede, a London-based antiquities gallery, released a statement from its director explaining why the antiquities market operates differently from the broader art market.
Bonhams Classics Week achieved a total of £9,799,750 across seven live and four online auctions, with the top lot being Georgios Klontzas's triptych 'The Fall and Redemption of Man (the Spada Triptych)' which sold for £1,863,400, setting a world auction record for the artist.
On June 26, 2026, Sotheby's announced that its London June auction series achieved a combined total of £420.5 million. The figure represents the final tally across multiple sales held during the month, encompassing works from various categories.
On July 2, 2026, ARCO Madrid announced a new call for architects, designers, and creative professionals to design the GUEST Lounge for the 2027 edition of the fair, which will take place from March 3–7, 2027, at IFEMA MADRID.
Artcurial will hold the "Iconoclasts – 20 Years of the Urban Department" auction on November 18, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of its urban art department.
Almine Rech has announced that Alejandro Cardenas's 2024 painting 'Elements of Chance' has entered the Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection. The work, executed in oil on linen measuring 127 x 101.6 cm, will be placed on loan to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.
On July 9, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced Swiss Institute's 40th anniversary exhibition 'Regift' at LUMA Westbau in Zurich. Co-produced by Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation, the exhibition revisits the 2009 original organized by John Miller and Piper Marshall at SI in New York.
Serpentine Galleries announced a multi-year collaboration with Formafantasma, the research-based design studio led by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, appointing them as Lead R&D Fellows, Ecology.
On July 8, 2026, the Rijksmuseum announced "Willem de Kooning at Work," a major exhibition centered on the artist's drawn works, running from October 9, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
Serpentine Galleries has announced Park Nights 2026, an experimental live programme of performances inside the 25th Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the LANZA atelier of Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo.
On July 7, 2026, Christie's reported that an Old Masters auction held in London on June 30, 2026, saw a painting by an unknown 17th-century Dutch artist sell for £431,000 ($575,000), approximately four times its estimate.
Hauser & Wirth has announced it will present two major exhibitions with American artist George Condo in 2027 at its Paris and Palo Alto locations.
On July 1, 2026, White Cube announced three limited-edition prints by El Anatsui—Male, Female, and Head—derived from his XOHANAMI safety curtain project for the Vienna State Opera's 2025/26 season.
On July 1, 2026, the National Portrait Gallery in London unveiled a new portrait of its former Director, Nicholas Cullinan, by American artist Elizabeth Peyton. The work was commissioned to mark Cullinan’s tenure from 2015 to 2024 and has been given to the gallery by the artist.
On July 8, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced an exhibition of works by Rudolf Stingel at Sant’Andrea de Scaphis, a deconsecrated church in Rome. The exhibition is on view through September 2026.
On July 8, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced a guided tour of Daniel Buren's exhibition 'Pages in situ' on July 18, 2026, at 2pm at 67 Lisson Street, London.
On July 8, 2026, the Museum der Moderne Salzburg's Altstadt (Rupertinum) location announced an exhibition of new works by New York-based painter Georgia Gardner Gray (b. 1988).
On July 8, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery detailed the impact of choreographer and performance artist Florentina Holzinger’s work at the Venice Biennale.
Martha Jungwirth, the 84-year-old Austrian artist now represented by Thaddaeus Ropac, has major exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Palazzo Cini Gallery in Venice.
Serpentine Galleries has relaunched its retail offer across its North and South gallery shops, featuring an expanded range of artist-led products, limited editions, and collectors' items.
On July 7, 2026, Phillips announced its 230th anniversary year results, achieving a 90% global sell-through rate. The auction house reported that 40% of buyers were first-time clients. Landmark private collections from Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr.
On July 7, 2026, the Centre Pompidou announced the publication of "Matisse, le rêve absolu," a graphic novel co-published by Les Arènes and the Éditions du Centre Pompidou.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced that Erwin Wurm's exhibition 'Dreamers' is on view at Museo Fortuny in Venice during the 61st Venice Biennale. The show is installed within the 15th-century palazzo, among Mariano Fortuny's dresses, draped fabrics, and crumbling walls.
Artcurial will auction the entire private collection of Belgian collector Thierry Dehaeck, estimated at €15–25 million. The sale comprises 60 collector cars, over 100 automobilia items, and a 1953 carousel, assembled over four decades with a focus on rarity, authenticity, and documentation.
Bonhams will auction a rare Émile Gallé 'Rose de France' vase, dating from circa 1903, as a highlight of its Modern Decorative Art & Design sale on December 16 at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
Bonhams has announced a major sale dedicated to Oscar Wilde's life and works, taking place on February 18, 2026, at Bonhams Knightsbridge, London.
Bonhams Knightsbridge will present 'A Feast for the Eyes', an online auction running from October 13 to October 23, 2025, centered on the theme of food. The sale features still life artworks, rare cookbooks, vintage kitchenware, and culinary ephemera.
A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton, thought to be the only oil portrait for which he sat, leads Bonhams Travel and Exploration sale, running 7-15 July online. The work, never before offered at auction, carries an estimate of £50,000-70,000.
On July 6, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a new catalogue for artist duo Tursic & Mille, published by JBE Books on the occasion of their solo exhibition at Carré d’Art – Musée d’art contemporain in Nîmes.
Artcurial will hold its first auction dedicated entirely to ceramics on October 23, 2026, in Paris.
Musée d'Orsay in Paris is presenting two Renoir-themed exhibitions. "Renoir Drawings" runs until July 5, 2026, featuring a selection of the artist's works on paper. "Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)" continues through July 19, 2026, focusing on his early career.
On June 22, 2026, Gagosian announced that Michael Craig-Martin has created the set design for the world premiere of Samuel Beckett's "How It Is" at Palazzo Diedo–Berggruen Arts & Culture in Venice.
Bonhams will offer the contents of Glyn Cywarch, the Welsh seat of Jasset Ormsby Gore, the 7th Baron Harlech, in a single-owner sale on March 29, 2017, at its New Bond Street saleroom in London.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has opened an exhibition titled 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)', running until July 19, 2026.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has announced ongoing renovation works at the museum. Visitors are advised to regularly check the dedicated page for updated access conditions.
Musée d'Orsay has acquired 'La Verrerie,' a decorative panel by Georges de Feure originally created for the 'L’Art Nouveau Bing' pavilion at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
The Musée d'Orsay displays Gustave Moreau's 1865 oil-on-wood painting "Orphée" in its permanent collection, located in Salle 59 on the museum's median level.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has spotlighted Gustave Courbet's 1866 painting "The Origin of the World" as a key work in its permanent collection.
Paul Cézanne's 'Montagne Sainte-Victoire,' an oil-on-canvas painting dated to around 1890, is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work measures 65 by 95.2 centimeters and was acquired in 1969 via a donation with reserved usufruct from the granddaughter of Auguste Pellerin.
Musée d'Orsay has published its educational activities brochure for the 2025-2026 academic year, outlining training sessions and guided visits for teachers in the French National Education system.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has placed Vincent van Gogh's 1888 painting "La Nuit étoilée" (Starry Night) at the center of its collection narrative, emphasizing the work's serene depiction of the Rhône river at night. The oil-on-canvas, measuring 73 by 92 cm, was donated in 1975 by M. and Mme.
The Musée d'Orsay has added Alfred Verhaeren's "Coin d'atelier: cartons à dessins et palette devant un tabouret" to its collection. The oil-on-canvas-marouflé-on-wood painting, measuring 41.0 by 51.0 cm, depicts a studio corner with drawing portfolios and a palette before a stool.
The Musée d'Orsay has published an in-depth feature on Édouard Manet's 1880 painting 'L'Asperge' (The Asparagus), a small still life measuring 16.9 x 21.9 cm. The work was donated by Sam Salz in 1959.
The Musée d'Orsay features Claude Monet's painting 'La Rue Montorgueil, à Paris. Fête du 30 juin 1878' as a key work in its permanent collection.
Claude Monet's 'Les Dindons' (1877), an oil-on-canvas painting measuring 174 by 172.5 centimeters, is part of the permanent collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work, which depicts turkeys, was executed in 1877 and bears the artist's signature and date.
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