Friday, April 24, 2026 · No. 113

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Getty Releases 50th Episode of 'Becoming Artsy' Series Focused on Drawing Techniques and Research

Getty Releases 50th Episode of 'Becoming Artsy' Series Focused on Drawing Techniques and Research

The Getty has released the 50th episode of its digital series 'Becoming Artsy,' featuring artist Peter Zokosky and scholar William Crow. The episode examines the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and the psychological benefits of sketching within museum environments.

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Getty Announces 2026 'Off the 405' Concert Series Lineup Featuring aja monet and Laurel Halo

Getty Announces 2026 'Off the 405' Concert Series Lineup Featuring aja monet and Laurel Halo

The Getty Center has announced the artist lineup for its 2026 'Off the 405' free outdoor concert series in Los Angeles. The program features performances by aja monet on May 30, Hunx and His Punx on June 13, Leenalchi on July 11, Horse Lords on July 25, and Laurel Halo on August 22.

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Hauser & Wirth Announces 2026 Angel Otero Residency and Sonia Boyce Survey Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth Announces 2026 Angel Otero Residency and Sonia Boyce Survey Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth has announced that artist Angel Otero will participate in a residency at the gallery's Somerset location in 2026. The gallery also confirmed a survey exhibition for Sonia Boyce and noted that Zoe Leonard will be featured in the 2026 Venice Biennale.

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Kamasi Washington to Inaugurate LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries with 100-Musician Performance

Composer Kamasi Washington will perform his work 'Harmony of Difference' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on June 26, 27, and 28, 2025. The event marks the first public program held in the museum's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by architect Peter Zumthor.

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LACMA Announces Doja Cat to Perform at 2025 Art+Film Gala Honoring Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler

LACMA Announces Doja Cat to Perform at 2025 Art+Film Gala Honoring Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named Doja Cat as the musical guest for its 2025 Art+Film Gala on November 1. The event will honor artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, with Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio serving as co-chairs.

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Grand Palais to Host First French Monographic Exhibition of Abstraction Pioneer Hilma af Klint

Grand Palais to Host First French Monographic Exhibition of Abstraction Pioneer Hilma af Klint

The Grand Palais is presenting the first major monographic exhibition in France dedicated to Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art whose work predates that of Wassily Kandinsky.

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LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries Building Designed by Peter Zumthor in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) officially opened the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the new building serves as the museum's primary exhibition space.

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Getty Museum Acquires Dutch Still Life Paintings by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz

Getty Museum Acquires Dutch Still Life Paintings by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz

The J. Paul Getty Museum has announced the acquisition of two 17th-century Dutch still life paintings, marking the first works by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and Pieter Claesz to enter the collection. De Heem’s 'Glass Vase with Flowers and Fruit' (c.

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Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

Getty Villa Announces Sustainable Landscape Master Plan Following January 2025 Palisades Fire

The Getty Villa is developing a new landscape master plan to improve fire resilience and sustainability following vegetation damage caused by the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

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Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

Getty Announces Winter 2026 Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead Manuscripts

The Getty has announced its upcoming exhibition schedule, featuring ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead manuscripts scheduled for display in winter 2026. The institution also released a report led by Getty researchers regarding the climate impact of art exhibitions.

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Getty Research Institute Launches Digital Publication and Performance Series Dedicated to Avant-Garde Scores

Getty Research Institute Launches Digital Publication and Performance Series Dedicated to Avant-Garde Scores

The Getty Research Institute has released 'The Scores Project', an interactive digital and print publication documenting 11 experimental scores from the neo-avant-garde and Fluxus movements.

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Getty Center to Close for One Year Starting Spring 2027; Getty Villa to Remain Open

Getty Center to Close for One Year Starting Spring 2027; Getty Villa to Remain Open

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will temporarily close to the public from spring 2027 through spring 2028. During this period, the Getty Villa Museum will remain operational and provide additional programming and offerings.

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Getty Villa to Exhibit Ancient Mycenaean Routsi Crown in 'The Kingdom of Pylos' Opening June 2025

Getty Villa to Exhibit Ancient Mycenaean Routsi Crown in 'The Kingdom of Pylos' Opening June 2025

The J. Paul Getty Museum will display the Routsi Crown, a bronze, gold, and silver headpiece dating from 1630 to 1510 BCE, as part of the exhibition 'The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Mycenaean Greece'.

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Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader Launch Secondary Market Venture Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries

Pace Gallery, Emmanuel Di Donna, and David Schrader Launch Secondary Market Venture Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries

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.

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LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

LACMA Raises Record $11.5 Million at Opening Gala for David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $11.5 million during an opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16, 2026.

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Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards
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Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards

Art Basel has unveiled its second annual cohort of 33 global visionaries recognized across nine categories including Artist Icon, Emerging Artist, and Curator.

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Gagosian Beverly Hills to Host Conversation Between Jonas Wood and John McEnroe

Gagosian Beverly Hills to Host Conversation Between Jonas Wood and John McEnroe

Gagosian and the Baer Faxt will host a public conversation between artist Jonas Wood and tennis champion John McEnroe on April 25, 2026, in Beverly Hills.

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LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

LACMA to Inaugurate Peter Zumthor-Designed David Geffen Galleries on April 19

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the facility serves as the new home for the museum's permanent collection.

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LACMA Partners with Erewhon to Open Café in New David Geffen Galleries

LACMA Partners with Erewhon to Open Café in New David Geffen Galleries

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced a partnership with Southern California food retailer Erewhon to open a café within the museum's new David Geffen Galleries. The facility will launch for museum members on April 19, 2026, followed by a public opening on May 4, 2026.

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LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

LACMA to Present 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' Exploring Global Printmaking Traditions

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open 'Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures' on October 28, 2025. Curated by Erin Maynes, the exhibition draws from the museum's permanent collection to examine the history and technical evolution of block printing.

ExhibitionContemporaryOld MastersLos Angeles
LACMA to Present Major Solo Exhibition by Tavares Strachan in Collaboration with Columbus Museum of Art

LACMA to Present Major Solo Exhibition by Tavares Strachan in Collaboration with Columbus Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut 'Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began' on August 12, 2025, marking the artist's first major museum survey in Los Angeles.

ExhibitionContemporaryLos AngelesSculpture
LACMA Announces Winter Exhibitions Featuring New Acquisitions by Monet and Van Gogh

LACMA Announces Winter Exhibitions Featuring New Acquisitions by Monet and Van Gogh

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will debut two exhibitions, 'Collecting Impressionism at LACMA' and 'Village Square,' focusing on the history of its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist holdings.

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LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries with Inaugural Collection Installation Featuring Sugimoto and Reyes

LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries with Inaugural Collection Installation Featuring Sugimoto and Reyes

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor, the 900-foot-long elevated structure will house the museum's permanent collection on a single level.

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LACMA to Present Youssef Nabil’s 'I Saved My Belly Dancer' Following 2025 Acquisition

LACMA to Present Youssef Nabil’s 'I Saved My Belly Dancer' Following 2025 Acquisition

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host the first public presentation of Youssef Nabil’s 2015 film, 'I Saved My Belly Dancer', since its acquisition by the museum in 2025.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaLos Angeles
LACMA to Present 'Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined' Featuring 50 Artworks

LACMA to Present 'Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined' Featuring 50 Artworks

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host an exhibition titled 'Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined' featuring over 50 artworks by 46 contemporary artists.

ExhibitionContemporaryLos AngelesNew Media
LACMA to Present 'City of Cinema: Paris 1850–1907' Exploring Origins of Film

LACMA to Present 'City of Cinema: Paris 1850–1907' Exploring Origins of Film

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host 'City of Cinema: Paris 1850–1907,' an exhibition examining the development of film within 19th-century Parisian visual culture.

ExhibitionPhotographyModernLos Angeles
Whitney Museum and Hyundai Motor Company Unveil Kelly Akashi Commission for 2026 Biennial

Whitney Museum and Hyundai Motor Company Unveil Kelly Akashi Commission for 2026 Biennial

The Whitney Museum of American Art and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a site-specific commission by artist Kelly Akashi for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, running from March 8 to August 23, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew YorkPartnership
LACMA, Getty, and USC Fisher Museum Announce Coordinated Paul R. Williams Exhibition Series for 2026

LACMA, Getty, and USC Fisher Museum Announce Coordinated Paul R. Williams Exhibition Series for 2026

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Getty, and USC Fisher Museum of Art will present a joint exhibition series from August 2026 through July 2027 focused on architect Paul R. Williams.

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LACMA to Present 'Fútbol Is Life' Exhibition Featuring Animated Sculptures by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr.

LACMA to Present 'Fútbol Is Life' Exhibition Featuring Animated Sculptures by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host an exhibition of 'sportraits' by animator and visual effects artist Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ExhibitionContemporaryLos AngelesNew Media
LACMA to Present 'Diffuse Control' by Beeple, Artist's First Museum Exhibition in Western United States

LACMA to Present 'Diffuse Control' by Beeple, Artist's First Museum Exhibition in Western United States

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced 'Diffuse Control,' a kinetic video sculpture by the artist Beeple.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaLos Angeles
LACMA Receives Gift of 130 Austrian Expressionist Works from Otto Kallir Family

LACMA Receives Gift of 130 Austrian Expressionist Works from Otto Kallir Family

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has acquired over 130 works of Austrian Expressionism donated by the family of Otto Kallir. The gift includes the first paintings by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Richard Gerstl to enter the museum's permanent collection.

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LACMA Announces 'Grounded' Exhibition Featuring 35 Artists Exploring Land and Sovereignty

LACMA Announces 'Grounded' Exhibition Featuring 35 Artists Exploring Land and Sovereignty

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will present 'Grounded,' a multi-media exhibition featuring 40 works by 35 artists from the Americas and the Pacific. The exhibition examines themes of colonialism, forced migration, and Indigenous mythologies through the lens of land and ecology.

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LACMA Receives Francis Bacon Triptych 'Three Studies of Lucian Freud' as Bequest from Elaine Wynn

LACMA Receives Francis Bacon Triptych 'Three Studies of Lucian Freud' as Bequest from Elaine Wynn

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has acquired Francis Bacon’s 1969 triptych, 'Three Studies of Lucian Freud,' as a bequest from the late philanthropist and board co-chair Elaine Wynn. This acquisition marks the first work by Bacon to enter the museum's permanent collection.

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LACMA Acquires Monumental Jeff Koons Sculpture 'Split-Rocker' for New Public Park

LACMA Acquires Monumental Jeff Koons Sculpture 'Split-Rocker' for New Public Park

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has acquired Jeff Koons’s 'Split-Rocker' (2000), a large-scale sculpture featuring living plants. The work will be installed in late 2025 as a permanent anchor for the 3.5-acre public park surrounding the museum's new David Geffen Galleries.

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LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

LACMA Acquires Seven Major Works and Textile Collection Following $2.5 Million Fundraiser

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) added six new acquisitions and a collection of 101 Indonesian textiles to its permanent collection during the 39th annual Collectors Committee fundraiser. The event, sponsored by Cartier, raised over $2.5 million from 62 members to fund the purchases.

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LACMA Names Ressler Family Wing and Appoints Willow Bay as Board Co-Chair Ahead of April Opening

LACMA Names Ressler Family Wing and Appoints Willow Bay as Board Co-Chair Ahead of April Opening

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has named the south wing of its new David Geffen Galleries the Ressler Family Wing following a major donation from Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler.

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Pearlman Foundation to Gift Impressionist and Modern Collection to LACMA, MoMA, and Brooklyn Museum

Pearlman Foundation to Gift Impressionist and Modern Collection to LACMA, MoMA, and Brooklyn Museum

The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation will distribute its entire collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern art among the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Brooklyn Museum.

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LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, Following Completion of New Building

LACMA to Open David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026, Following Completion of New Building

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will open its new David Geffen Galleries to the public on April 19, 2026. The opening phase includes two weeks of priority access for members and donors to view the inaugural installation of the permanent collection.

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LACMA to Present Multisensory Installation by Filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu Marking 25th Anniversary of Debut Film

LACMA to Present Multisensory Installation by Filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu Marking 25th Anniversary of Debut Film

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced a new film installation by Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G.

ExhibitionContemporaryNew MediaLos Angeles
Sprüth Magers Announces Representation of the Estate of Nancy Holt

Sprüth Magers Announces Representation of the Estate of Nancy Holt

Sprüth Magers has announced the global representation of the Estate of Nancy Holt, a central figure in the Land Art and Conceptual movements. The gallery will work in partnership with the Holt/Smithson Foundation to manage the artist's legacy and archive.

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Dia Chelsea to Host First Major New York Survey of Argentine Artist David Lamelas, 'The Machine' | Sprüth Magers

Dia Chelsea to Host First Major New York Survey of Argentine Artist David Lamelas, 'The Machine' | Sprüth Magers

Dia Chelsea will present 'David Lamelas: The Machine' from March 6, 2025, marking the first comprehensive U.S. survey of the Argentine conceptual artist's six-decade career.

ExhibitionContemporaryConceptualNew York
Hauser & Wirth Announces Global Programming Including Sonia Boyce Survey and Zoe Leonard Venice Biennale Selection

Hauser & Wirth Announces Global Programming Including Sonia Boyce Survey and Zoe Leonard Venice Biennale Selection

Hauser & Wirth has announced a series of upcoming global exhibitions and projects, including a survey of artist Sonia Boyce at Tate and Zoe Leonard’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale.

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Hauser & Wirth Somerset to Launch 'Our Imaginary World' Education Lab in May 2025

Hauser & Wirth Somerset to Launch 'Our Imaginary World' Education Lab in May 2025

Hauser & Wirth Somerset will present 'Our Imaginary World,' an interactive Education Lab installation created by 130 students from the East Somerset Federation, from May 17, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryModernSomerset
Perrotin Announces Global Museum Exhibition Schedule for 2025-2026 Across Europe, US, and Australia

Perrotin Announces Global Museum Exhibition Schedule for 2025-2026 Across Europe, US, and Australia

Perrotin has released a comprehensive schedule of museum exhibitions featuring its artists across twelve international institutions through May 2026.

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Hauser & Wirth Menorca Reports 72,000 Visitors in 2025 Amid Expanded Cultural Programming

Hauser & Wirth Menorca Reports 72,000 Visitors in 2025 Amid Expanded Cultural Programming

Hauser & Wirth Menorca announced it welcomed 72,000 visitors and hosted 460 events in 2025 through partnerships with local and national cultural organizations.

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Calder Gardens Cultural Destination Opens in Philadelphia via Calder Foundation and Barnes Foundation Partnership

Calder Gardens Cultural Destination Opens in Philadelphia via Calder Foundation and Barnes Foundation Partnership

Calder Gardens, a 1.8-acre cultural site dedicated to the work of Alexander Calder, opened to the public on September 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.

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Lisson Gallery Announces Global Programming Schedule and 2026 Art Fair Participation

Lisson Gallery Announces Global Programming Schedule and 2026 Art Fair Participation

Lisson Gallery has released its upcoming schedule of international exhibitions and art fair participations through 2026.

ExhibitionContemporaryFairLondon
White Cube Announces Global Exhibition Schedule and Art Fair Participation for 2026

White Cube Announces Global Exhibition Schedule and Art Fair Participation for 2026

White Cube has released its international programming schedule for 2026, featuring exhibitions and fair appearances across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Hauser & Wirth Somerset to Launch Angel Otero Exhibition and 'Echoes' Education Lab in May 2026

Hauser & Wirth Somerset to Launch Angel Otero Exhibition and 'Echoes' Education Lab in May 2026

Hauser & Wirth Somerset will present 'Agua Salada,' the UK debut exhibition of artist Angel Otero, from May 2 to October 18, 2026.

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Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles Joins Getty and LACMA in Adopting Bizot Green Protocol Sustainability Standards

Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles Joins Getty and LACMA in Adopting Bizot Green Protocol Sustainability Standards

Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles has committed to the Bizot Green Protocol, a set of environmental guidelines aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the arts sector.

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