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50 stories across Contemporary, New York, Modern, and Art Fair. Latest: M+ Names Heidi Lau and Wong Ping Joint Winners of the 2025 Sigg Prize.
M+ has awarded the 2025 Sigg Prize to artists Heidi Lau and Wong Ping, marking the first time the institution has selected joint winners for the honor. Each artist will receive a cash prize of HKD 300,000.
The Centre Pompidou has detailed the history of Constantin Brancusi’s 'Danaïde' (1913), a key work in the museum's permanent collection acquired through the artist's 1957 bequest.
On June 12, 2026, Art Basel released a series of profiles and updates regarding international contemporary artists and their current institutional projects. The coverage includes Cecilia Vicuña’s installation at Tate Modern and a solo exhibition for a veteran sculptor at Kunstmuseum Bern.
On June 9, 2026, curators Matthew Affron, Michelle Kuo, and Ann Temkin join art historian Thierry de Duve for a conversation about the Marcel Duchamp exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The event is part of the Brooklyn Rail’s online series New Social Environment.
On June 4, 2026, Sotheby's announced the unveiling of June Design Week at the Breuer. The event is organized by the auction house and will take place at the Breuer building.
On June 4, 2026, Pace Gallery released an Artists on Artists film in which Anicka Yi explores the exhibition Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing. The show remains on view at the gallery's New York location through August 14.
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On June 8, 2026, TEFAF announced the appointment of Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director, effective immediately.
TEFAF New York exhibitors reported sold-out booths during the fair's preview period. The event, which focuses on fine art, design, and jewelry, continues to host international galleries at the Park Avenue Armory.
Fundación ARCO has presented the 29th “A” Awards for Collecting, recognizing five collections: the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection received the Honorary “A” Award, Fundació Sorigué the Corporate Collection award, the Juan Carlos Maldonado Collection the International Collecting award, the .
On April 28, 2026, TEFAF and Bank of America announced the Minneapolis Institute of Art as recipient of the 2026 TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund.
On June 2, 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art announced it will expand its operating hours to seven days a week throughout the summer season. The museum aims to increase public access to its galleries and current exhibitions, including the Whitney Biennial 2026.
Gozo Yoshimasu has been named the inaugural recipient of the Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize. The award provides £200,000 to the artist and includes solo exhibitions at Serpentine North in autumn 2027 and The FLAG Art Foundation in spring 2028.
Tate Modern will present live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal 1966 dance work, Trio A, on July 10 and 11, 2026. The performances in the museum's Turbine Hall mark the 60th anniversary of the piece and represent its first live UK staging in 12 years.
The Museum of Modern Art has launched the Ambasz-MoMA Annual Prize for Nature-Reconciled Architecture, a new award dedicated to projects that integrate the built and natural environments.
A violin formerly owned by Albert Einstein achieved $516,500 at the Extraordinary Books and Manuscripts auction at Bonhams New York, exceeding its low estimate fivefold.
Metrograph will host a screening event featuring the work of artist Tishan Hsu and filmmaker David Cronenberg on June 19, 2026.
On June 4, 2026, Gagosian announced a partnership with Everybody.World and artist Carol Bove to release a limited-edition T-shirt series benefiting New Alternatives for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth.
On June 4, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an upcoming exhibition featuring the work of American artist Joan Snyder. Titled 'Earthsongs,' the show will go on view at the gallery's Paris location.
Kelly Akashi's sculpture 'Undergrowth (Headlands)' is included in the Headlands Center for the Arts Benefit Auction, which takes place on June 4, 2026. Akashi, a former artist-in-residence at the center, is also slated for the Hyundai Terrace Commission at the 2026 Whitney Biennial.
On June 4, 2026, Phillips announced an upcoming auction scheduled for June 24, 2026. The sale will feature 'AMERICA 250', a collection of works commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Lisson Gallery will participate in Art Basel 2026, featuring a diverse selection of painting, sculpture, textiles, and photography from its international roster. The gallery will present major projects by Ryan Gander and Wael Shawky at the fair's Art Unlimited sector.
Bonhams will hold a series of four auctions featuring the personal collection of actress and filmmaker Diane Keaton. The offerings include fine art, photography, interior design pieces, and iconic fashion items from her career.
On June 3, 2026, Phillips reported a white-glove result for a private Danish art collection during its spring live auctions in New York. Sixteen works from the collection were acquired by international institutions. The sale established new artist records for P. S.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will open 'Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now' on June 5, 2026, an exhibition tracing the evolution of Pop art from its 1960s origins to contemporary practices.
Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation have co-produced a new edition of the 2009 exhibition 'Regift' at Luma Westbau in Zurich to mark the institute's 40th anniversary.
White Cube will participate in Art Basel 2026 from June 16–21, featuring installations by Tracey Emin and Art Basel Awards nominee Theaster Gates in the Unlimited sector. The gallery's main booth will showcase works by Julie Mehretu, Howardena Pindell, and 2025 award winner Ibrahim Mahama.
Fotofestiwal will host an audio-visual installation featuring Sir John Akomfrah’s 'Listening All Night To The Rain' at the historic Karol Wilhelm Scheibler power station in Łódź from June 19 to 22, 2026.
TEFAF New York 2026 concluded its annual run at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring a significant focus on Black and African artists including Mickalene Thomas, Seydou Keïta, and Kehinde Wiley.
White Cube has announced the second cycle of its Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme, offering eight-month placements in London and New York starting October 2026.
Artspace has partnered with The Kitchen to release 'In the palm of my hand' (2026), a limited-edition print by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Garrett Bradley.
Art Basel has released a series of profiles on influential contemporary artists including Theaster Gates, Julie Mehretu, and Kiki Smith.
Sadie Coles HQ has detailed its upcoming schedule of exhibitions and projects across its London locations. The program includes solo presentations by Sarah Lucas, Diego Marcon, and Ugo Rondinone, alongside a collection of album covers curated from the Stefan Thull Collection.
Christie's New York achieved a combined total of $1,121,126,500 during its May 18, 2026, evening auctions, marking only the second time a single night of sales has exceeded $1 billion. The Private Collection of S.I.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has announced artists CrossLypka, Em Kettner, and Chanell Stone as the winners of the 2026 SECA Art Award.
Christie's New York concluded its Impressionist and Modern Art Works on Paper and Day Sales on May 19, 2026, achieving a combined total of $63 million.
Christie's will offer the Stream Family Collection across a live auction on June 10 and an online sale closing June 17 in New York.
Pace Gallery held a live conversation featuring Andrew Durbin, Elisabeth Sussman, Alex Da Corte, and Lynn Zelevansky to mark the opening of 'Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing' in New York.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will host a conversation between artist Carol Bove and curator Katherine Brinson on June 2, 2026.
Dia Beacon will host a conversation between artist Sterling Ruby and curator Donna De Salvo on June 6, 2026, to mark the closing of the long-term exhibition 'Andy Warhol: Shadows'.
The Parrish Art Museum will present 'Tony Bechara: An Artist of Many Worlds' from June 27 to November 1, 2026, marking the first comprehensive survey of the Puerto Rican artist.
Kunsthalle Krems has launched the first-ever retrospective of Robert Rauschenberg in Austria, marking the final European stop of a global tour commemorating the artist's 100th birthday.
White Cube has announced a panel discussion on June 4, 2026, at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York to coincide with its exhibition of David Hammons and Jannis Kounellis.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will feature a permanent site-specific installation by artist Carrie Mae Weems titled 'The Cool Blue Wind' when it opens on June 19, 2026.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will present "Keith Haring in 3D," the first major exhibition dedicated to the artist's sculptural and three-dimensional practice.
Artist Glenn Ligon has partnered with Artistic Noise, a Harlem-based nonprofit, to lead a self-portrait printing project for 12 system-impacted youth aged 14 to 22.
Art Basel has unveiled the details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program requiring exhibitors to reserve major works for an in-person VIP unveiling.
Hauser & Wirth has announced the reopening of Stockwell House on Bruton High Street in Somerset, scheduled for June 6, 2026, following a period of renovation.
Artist Christian Marclay will participate in the 'Duchamp Talks: Artists on Artists' series at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on June 9, 2026.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will present 'Zidane, a 21st century portrait' (2006) from June 11 through July 19, 2026, marking the first time the work has been shown at the institution since its acquisition.
Phillips' Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York totaled $115.2 million, representing a 122% increase over the previous year's equivalent auction. The sale was 100% sold by lot and established new auction records for artists Pat Passlof, P.S.
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