Tate Britain has shortlisted Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku for the Turner Prize 2026. The nominated artists will participate in an exhibition at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) from September 26, 2026, to March 29, 2027.
Art Basel has detailed the programming for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program where exhibitors reserve major works for a first-time public unveiling at the VIP opening on June 16.
V&A East has announced a solo exhibition by artist Carrie Mae Weems titled 'The Long Goodbye,' scheduled to run from April 18 to October 18, 2026.
The Mori Art Museum announced a comprehensive retrospective of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, titled "The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest," running from July 2 to November 9, 2025.
Artist Marguerite Humeau has been nominated for the 2026 Turner Prize for her solo exhibition ‘Torches’, which debuted at the ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art in May 2025.
White Cube has announced a large-scale group exhibition featuring more than 20 contemporary artists at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire, hosted by the National Trust.
Prada Home will debut its first retail location in Milan with an exhibition titled 'Chawan Cabinet' curated by artist Theaster Gates.
The Fuchu Art Museum will host 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star,' the first large-scale museum solo exhibition for artist Yoko Matsumoto, opening May 23, 2026. The presentation features approximately 45 works spanning from the late 1950s to a new painting completed in 2026.
Artist Julie Mehretu will be honored alongside Fern Kaye Tessler and Adam D. Weinberg at the 2026 Whitney Gala in New York on May 19, 2026.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has been named the recipient of the 2026 Arnold Bode Prize in Kassel, Germany. The award, which is closely associated with the documenta exhibition legacy, recognizes Mahama's large-scale installations addressing labor, migration, and global economies.
The Pinacoteca de São Paulo will present a solo exhibition of works by Beatriz Milhazes from May 16, 2026, to March 14, 2027. Curated by Renato Menezes, the survey focuses on the artist's 23-year collaboration with Durham Press in New York.
The Mori Art Museum, in partnership with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, will present a solo exhibition of sculptor Ron Mueck from April 29 to September 23, 2026.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will present 'Lucian Freud – Drawing into Painting', an exhibition exploring the artist's mastery of drawing and its relationship to his oil paintings.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will present 'Tracey Emin: A Second Life,' an exhibition organized by Tate Modern, London, spanning nearly 40 years of the artist's practice.
Tate Modern will present live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal dance work 'Trio A' in the Turbine Hall on July 10 and 11, 2026, marking the piece's 60th anniversary.
The fifth edition of Prada Frames, titled 'In Sight', will take place at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan during Salone del Mobile.
Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader have announced the formation of Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries, a new venture focused on secondary market sales.
Art historian and curator Joan Punyet Miró will deliver a lecture regarding the sculptural work of his grandfather, Joan Miró, at Thaddaeus Ropac. The event is organized in conjunction with the gallery's current exhibition, 'Joan Miró: Sculptures'.
The Royal Academy of Arts will host a lecture featuring artist Gary Hume RA and art historian Martin Gayford to mark the release of the monograph 'Gary Hume: Begging for It'.
Artist Zadie Xa will create a new site-specific work for the Guggenheim Bilbao as part of the museum's 'in situ' series. The program invites artists to develop multidisciplinary installations that engage with the gallery's architecture and explore spatial perception.
The Gilbert & George Centre will present a memorial exhibition dedicated to George Crompton, a long-time friend of the artist duo, opening on May 1, 2026.
Artist Zadie Xa will debut a major solo exhibition, 'Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes', in Alberta before traveling to Toronto and Montreal.
Whitechapel Gallery will host a public discussion on the financial challenges and economic value of contemporary arts institutions. The panel features the gallery’s Economist-in-Residence Mariana Mazzucato, artist Alvaro Barrington, and strategist Darren Isom.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has announced an early preview and exhibition walk-through of Georg Baselitz’s solo exhibition, 'Eroi d'Oro'. The event will be led by ArtReview Editor and critic JJ Charlesworth.
Art Basel has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, naming Theaster Gates and Julie Mehretu as medallists in the Established Artists category. Howardena Pindell was selected as the medallist for the Icon Artists category.
The Victoria and Albert Museum will present 'Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art' from March 28 to November 8, 2026, marking the first UK exhibition dedicated to the fashion house.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced the lineup for its 2026 Triennial, featuring over 80 projects by nearly 100 artists and designers from 35 countries.
Lisson Gallery will host an exhibition of South Korean abstract painter Ha Chong-Hyun in London opening September 2026. The survey spans sixty years of the artist's career, featuring early geometric compositions from the 1960s alongside his signature 'Conjunction' series.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has launched ticket sales for the V&A East Museum’s first major exhibition, 'The Music is Black: A British Story,' scheduled to open on April 18, 2026.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has announced the opening of the V&A East Museum on April 18, 2026, as part of the East Bank cultural quarter in London.
Lisson Gallery will feature a dual-artist presentation of works by Tony Cragg and Sean Scully at the 2026 edition of TEFAF New York.
Thaddaeus Ropac London will host 'Dialogues Are Mostly Fried Snowballs,' an exhibition pairing the works of Marcel Duchamp and Sturtevant.
The Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul has unveiled 'Gabriel Orozco Garden,' the institution's first commissioned garden project since its 2004 opening.
White Cube Bermondsey will present 'I Set Out, I Walked Fast', a solo exhibition by artist Katharina Grosse opening April 21, 2026. The launch event includes a conversation between Grosse and curator Tom Morton followed by a public preview at the gallery's London location.
Artcurial will present the exhibition 'Frida Kahlo & Leo Matiz. One Gaze, Two Souls' at its Milan location from April 15 to April 24, 2026.
The Gilbert & George Centre will open a new exhibition on May 1, 2026, featuring works centered on the artists' 30-year friendship with George Crompton.
The Centre Pompidou and Ircam have announced a major exhibition of four monumental works by contemporary artist Anthony McCall as part of the ManiFeste-2026 festival in Paris.
The Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool will host 'From Here to Here to Here,' a solo exhibition by Louise Giovanelli running from March 28 to June 28, 2026.
The National Gallery will host a public conversation with artist Sir Antony Gormley at the Pigott Theatre in London on April 27, 2026. The event, scheduled from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, will also be accessible via online ticketing.
Phillips auction house has announced an upcoming event in London scheduled for April 16, 2026. The announcement establishes the date for the firm's spring programming in the United Kingdom.
Tate has launched Tate Schools, a free online platform providing digital resources and curriculum-aligned activities based on the national art collection to teachers across Britain.
Lisson Gallery has announced an exhibition of works by the late Canadian artist Rodney Graham titled 'Who Does Not Love a Tree?'.
Writer and curator Ekow Eshun will present the annual Bathtub Lecture titled 'In the Realm of the Marvellous' at the Stedelijk Museum on December 13, 2025.
Serpentine South will host 'House of Music,' a solo exhibition by British artist Peter Doig, from October 10, 2025, to February 8, 2026.
Serpentine South has installed 'Albero folgorato (Thunderstruck Tree, 2012)', a monumental bronze and gold leaf sculpture by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone.
Melanie Bühler will join the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam as Curator of Contemporary Art in April 2025, succeeding Karen Archey. Bühler currently serves as Senior Curator at Kunstmuseum St. Gallen and previously held a five-year curatorial tenure at the Frans Hals Museum.
Serpentine North will host an exhibition of new and recent works by David Hockney from March 12 to August 23, 2026. The presentation includes five new still lifes and five portraits, alongside the first London showing of the artist's 2020-2021 frieze, 'A Year in Normandie'.
Art Basel has released its latest artist profiles and studio features ahead of the Art Basel Paris edition. The announcement highlights major upcoming projects, including a monumental commission at Tate Modern and participation in the 16th Sharjah Biennial.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
Serpentine South will host 'Picture Making,' a solo exhibition of works by British painter Cecily Brown, from March 27 to September 6, 2026.
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