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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · No. 160

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All Hash City Paris news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

50 stories across Contemporary, Paris, Modern, and London. Latest: Fundación ARCO 'A' Awards Recognize Pérez Simón, Dumas, Calparsoro and MACBA Studio Collections.

Fundación ARCO 'A' Awards Recognize Pérez Simón, Dumas, Calparsoro and MACBA Studio Collections

Fundación ARCO 'A' Awards Recognize Pérez Simón, Dumas, Calparsoro and MACBA Studio Collections

Fundación ARCO presented the “A” Awards for Collecting recognizing four collections: the Juan Antonio Pérez Simón Collection for the Helga de Alvear Award, the Laurent Dumas Collection for the International Collection Award, the Gabriel Calparsoro Collection for the National Private Collection Aw.

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Centre Pompidou Highlights Brancusi’s Danaïde as Part of Major Modern Art Collection

Centre Pompidou Highlights Brancusi’s Danaïde as Part of Major Modern Art Collection

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.

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Lisson Gallery Artist Wael Shawky Stages 'Drama 1882' at Grand Palais

Lisson Gallery Artist Wael Shawky Stages 'Drama 1882' at Grand Palais

Grand Palais presents the exhibition 'Wael Shawky: Drama 1882' from June 10 to July 26, 2026. The installation comprises eight parts that follow Ahmed Urabi's 1882 revolt against colonial rule through videos, sculptures and historical reconstructions filmed in an Alexandria theater.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Pantin to Host Concert in Anselm Kiefer Nymphäum Exhibition

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Pantin to Host Concert in Anselm Kiefer Nymphäum Exhibition

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Pantin presents a concert on June 13, 2026, in collaboration with the Opéra-Comique within the exhibition Nymphäum. The show includes more than 20 new paintings by Anselm Kiefer that layer paint and collaged elements to reinterpret classical mythology narratives.

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Fondation Cartier to Present Ibrahim Mahama's 'The Harvest Season' Exhibition

Fondation Cartier to Present Ibrahim Mahama's 'The Harvest Season' Exhibition

On June 4, 2026, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain announced ‘The Harvest Season’, a large-scale exhibition conceived by Ibrahim Mahama.

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TEFAF Appoints Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director

TEFAF Appoints Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director

On June 8, 2026, TEFAF announced the appointment of Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director, effective immediately.

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Art Basel Paris Announces 2026 Exhibitor Lineup for Fifth Edition at Grand Palais

Art Basel Paris Announces 2026 Exhibitor Lineup for Fifth Edition at Grand Palais

Art Basel has announced the exhibitor lineup and program details for Art Basel Paris 2026, which will take place at the Grand Palais from October 23–25, 2026.

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M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

On May 27, 2026, M+ announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Centre Pompidou, formalizing a framework across joint curatorial research, exhibition development, co-commissions and collection exchange.

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Bourse de Commerce Presents Fujiko Nakaya Fog Sculpture in the Rotonde

Bourse de Commerce Presents Fujiko Nakaya Fog Sculpture in the Rotonde

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection is hosting a site-specific installation by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya titled "Cloud #07156." The work, a "fog sculpture" composed of water vapor, occupies the museum's central Rotonde.

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Tate Britain to Open Major Exhibition on Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant Partnership

Tate Britain to Open Major Exhibition on Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant Partnership

Tate Britain will present "Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury," an exhibition exploring the five-decade creative partnership between the two influential British artists.

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Thaddaeus Ropac London Presents New Works by Oliver Beer

Thaddaeus Ropac London Presents New Works by Oliver Beer

On June 4, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition by Oliver Beer titled "The Sky in the Cave." The show features large-scale paintings, film, and an installation inspired by the artist's acoustic research in prehistoric caves in the Dordogne.

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Fondation Louis Vuitton to Host Nuit Blanche 2026 Video and Poetry Program

Fondation Louis Vuitton to Host Nuit Blanche 2026 Video and Poetry Program

The Fondation Louis Vuitton will present "Une brise d’amour dans la nuit a passé" on June 6, 2026, as part of the Nuit Blanche 2026 festival.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Major Pablo Picasso Monographic Exhibition in Collaboration with Musée National Picasso-Paris

Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Major Pablo Picasso Monographic Exhibition in Collaboration with Musée National Picasso-Paris

Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched 'Picasso, the Figure', a monographic exhibition tracing the artist’s career-long exploration of the human form through loans from the Musée National Picasso-Paris and the Louvre Museum.

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Thaddaeus Ropac to Present Joan Snyder Exhibition 'Earthsongs' in Paris

Thaddaeus Ropac to Present Joan Snyder Exhibition 'Earthsongs' in Paris

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.

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Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr 'The Art of Luxury' Sale Realizes €53,740 for Hermès Sofa

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr 'The Art of Luxury' Sale Realizes €53,740 for Hermès Sofa

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr held 'The Art of Luxury' auction in Paris on May 26, 2026, featuring 200 lots of Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton items. A 2024 Hermès Sellier sofa by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance achieved the top price of €53,740, exceeding its pre-sale estimate.

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Artcurial Reports Record 2025 Results for Orientalist and African Art Auctions at La Mamounia

Artcurial Reports Record 2025 Results for Orientalist and African Art Auctions at La Mamounia

Artcurial achieved several top auction results in 2025 for its Orientalist, Moroccan, and Middle Eastern art categories, including a €1,220,119 sale for Paul-Élie Dubois’s 'Le fils d’un saint M’rabeth'.

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Lisson Gallery Announces Extensive Presentation for Art Basel 2026

Lisson Gallery Announces Extensive Presentation for Art Basel 2026

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.

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Centre Pompidou Announces Nicolas Floc'h Exhibition at Abbaye Saint-Germain, Auxerre

Centre Pompidou Announces Nicolas Floc'h Exhibition at Abbaye Saint-Germain, Auxerre

On June 3, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced it is co-producing an exhibition by Nicolas Floc'h titled "La mer est ton miroir" at the Abbaye Saint-Germain in Auxerre.

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Musée du Louvre Announces 'Affinities' Exhibition Pairing Islamic Art with Decorative Arts

Musée du Louvre Announces 'Affinities' Exhibition Pairing Islamic Art with Decorative Arts

The Louvre will open "Affinities," an exhibition exploring connections between Islamic art and decorative arts, on June 24, 2026, presenting approximately 50 objects from the 9th to 17th centuries.

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Musée du Louvre Announces Mesopotamia Water Management Exhibition Exploring Ancient Hydraulic Systems

Musée du Louvre Announces Mesopotamia Water Management Exhibition Exploring Ancient Hydraulic Systems

On May 20, 2026, the Musée du Louvre announced a new spotlight exhibition focused on the history of irrigation and hydraulic structures in ancient Mesopotamia.

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Thaddaeus Ropac to Host Conversation Between Artist Joan Snyder and Writer Rachel Cusk in Paris

Thaddaeus Ropac to Host Conversation Between Artist Joan Snyder and Writer Rachel Cusk in Paris

Thaddaeus Ropac will present 'Earthsongs,' Joan Snyder's first solo exhibition in France, featuring new paintings and works on paper by the American artist.

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Musée du Louvre Receives Donation of 100 French Metalwork Pieces from Michel Lacoste

Musée du Louvre Receives Donation of 100 French Metalwork Pieces from Michel Lacoste

The Musée du Louvre will open a Spotlight exhibition of 100 French precious metalwork pieces on June 26, 2026, running through January 11, 2027. The works were donated by Michel Lacoste in November 2025 and span the 16th to 18th centuries.

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Fotofestiwal to Present John Akomfrah and Hania Rani Installation in Łódź

Fotofestiwal to Present John Akomfrah and Hania Rani Installation in Łódź

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.

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White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

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.

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Centre Pompidou Announces 'Céline Sciamma: Action Poétique' Exhibition and Retrospective

Centre Pompidou Announces 'Céline Sciamma: Action Poétique' Exhibition and Retrospective

The Centre Pompidou has announced a major retrospective and exhibition dedicated to French filmmaker Céline Sciamma, exploring themes of desire, identity, and queer possibility.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Showcases Heritage Collection of High Jewelry at TEFAF Maastricht

Van Cleef & Arpels Showcases Heritage Collection of High Jewelry at TEFAF Maastricht

Van Cleef & Arpels presented approximately 150 jewelry creations from its Heritage collection at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. The exhibition highlights 'White High Jewelry' from the 1940s to the 1960s, featuring platinum and white gold pieces set with diamonds.

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White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

White Cube Announces Second Intake for Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme in London and New York

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.

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Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Harland Miller to Headline Nevill Holt Festival Talk in Leicestershire, White Cube Announces

Artist Harland Miller will participate in a public conversation at the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire on June 12, 2026. The event will take place in the festival chapel surrounded by a selection of Miller's paintings.

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Kinetic Art Pioneer Julio Le Parc Dies; Tate Modern Confirms Death of Argentine Artist

Kinetic Art Pioneer Julio Le Parc Dies; Tate Modern Confirms Death of Argentine Artist

Tate Modern has announced the death of Julio Le Parc, a central figure in the kinetic and interactive art movements. The Argentine-born artist, who was based in Paris, was known for his pioneering use of light, movement, and geometric abstraction over a seven-decade career.

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Art Basel Profiles Leading Contemporary Artists Ahead of Major International Exhibitions and Fairs

Art Basel Profiles Leading Contemporary Artists Ahead of Major International Exhibitions and Fairs

Art Basel has released a series of profiles on influential contemporary artists including Theaster Gates, Julie Mehretu, and Kiki Smith.

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Christie's to Auction Personal Jewelry Collection of Claudia Cardinale in Paris Online Sale

Christie's to Auction Personal Jewelry Collection of Claudia Cardinale in Paris Online Sale

Christie's will offer a selection of approximately 20 pieces of jewelry formerly owned by Italian actress Claudia Cardinale during its Joaillerie Paris online sale from June 19 to 26, 2026.

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White Cube Announces Katharina Grosse Site-Specific Installation 'Arrels' at Es Baluard Museu, Palma

White Cube Announces Katharina Grosse Site-Specific Installation 'Arrels' at Es Baluard Museu, Palma

Artist Katharina Grosse has debuted a site-specific installation titled 'Arrels' at the historic La Llotja space in Palma de Mallorca, organized by Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma.

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White Cube Artists Ellen Altfest and Danica Lundy to Feature in Inaugural Aldrich Decennial Exhibition

White Cube Artists Ellen Altfest and Danica Lundy to Feature in Inaugural Aldrich Decennial Exhibition

Artists Ellen Altfest and Danica Lundy will participate in the first Aldrich Decennial exhibition, titled 'I am what is around me,' at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. The recurring survey spotlights artists living and working in Connecticut and features works created over the last decade.

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Parrish Art Museum and FLAG Art Foundation to Debut New Emmi Whitehorse Diptych in Water Mill

Parrish Art Museum and FLAG Art Foundation to Debut New Emmi Whitehorse Diptych in Water Mill

The Parrish Art Museum and The FLAG Art Foundation will present a new diptych by artist Emmi Whitehorse titled 'Reseeding Chaco' (2026) from June 4 to September 28, 2026.

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Ibrahim Mahama to Debut Site-Specific Commission 'Labyrinths' at MAPS in Denmark

Ibrahim Mahama to Debut Site-Specific Commission 'Labyrinths' at MAPS in Denmark

Artist Ibrahim Mahama will present a site-specific installation titled 'Labyrinths' at MAPS in Køge, Denmark, from June 12 to December 31, 2026.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Exhibition of New Works by Adrian Ghenie

Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Exhibition of New Works by Adrian Ghenie

Thaddaeus Ropac gallery presents a new exhibition of works by Romanian artist Adrian Ghenie. The presentation features large-scale canvases and charcoal drawings that integrate contemporary imagery with references to art historical figures such as Nicolas Poussin and Francis Bacon.

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White Cube Announces Harland Miller Artist Talk at Nevill Holt Festival

White Cube Announces Harland Miller Artist Talk at Nevill Holt Festival

Artist Harland Miller will participate in a public conversation at the Nevill Holt Festival in Leicestershire on June 12, 2026. The event will take place in the festival chapel and feature a selection of Miller's paintings.

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Artcurial to Auction Jean-Jacques Rotthier African and Oceanic Art Collection During Parcours des Mondes

Artcurial to Auction Jean-Jacques Rotthier African and Oceanic Art Collection During Parcours des Mondes

Artcurial, in partnership with Lempertz, will auction the African and Oceanic art collection of the late Belgian collector Jean-Jacques Rotthier on September 8, 2026, in Paris.

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Art Basel Launches Curated Travel and Lifestyle Guides for Basel, Paris, and Venice
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Art Basel Launches Curated Travel and Lifestyle Guides for Basel, Paris, and Venice

Art Basel has released a series of destination guides featuring recommendations from artists, chefs, and industry experts for the cities of Basel, Paris, and Venice.

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Zeitz MOCAA to Host First Museum Survey of Zohra Opoku in September 2025

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) will present 'We Proceed in the Footsteps of the Sunlight,' the first museum survey exhibition of Ghanaian-German artist Zohra Opoku, opening September 11, 2025. Curated by Beata America and Dr.

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Centre Pompidou Announces First Major Retrospective for Filmmaker Céline Sciamma

Centre Pompidou Announces First Major Retrospective for Filmmaker Céline Sciamma

The Centre Pompidou will host the first comprehensive retrospective of French director and screenwriter Céline Sciamma beginning June 3, 2026, at mk2 bibliothèque.

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Centre Pompidou Announces Céline Sciamma Retrospective Featuring New Film and Re-Edited Works

Centre Pompidou Announces Céline Sciamma Retrospective Featuring New Film and Re-Edited Works

The Centre Pompidou will host a retrospective dedicated to French filmmaker Céline Sciamma beginning June 3, 2026. The program includes the premiere of a new film titled 'Tutti Frutti' and the debut of exclusive re-edits of her previous features 'Tomboy' and 'Girlhood'.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Confirms Death of Austrian Artist VALIE EXPORT

Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Confirms Death of Austrian Artist VALIE EXPORT

Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has announced the death of VALIE EXPORT, the influential Austrian conceptual and performance artist.

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Artcurial Auctions Total Over €8.1M Led by Lalanne and Dunand Results

Artcurial Auctions Total Over €8.1M Led by Lalanne and Dunand Results

Artcurial's series of auctions held from May 19 to 21, 2026, achieved a total of over €8.1 million. A rare work by François-Xavier Lalanne led the sales at €1,438,400, while a group of 20 lots by François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne realized more than €3.1 million.

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Artcurial Launches 'Dialogues' Series Pairing Contemporary Porcelain by Liu Wenqi with Song Dynasty Works

Artcurial Launches 'Dialogues' Series Pairing Contemporary Porcelain by Liu Wenqi with Song Dynasty Works

Artcurial’s Asian Art department has announced a new curatorial cycle titled 'Dialogues — Echoes of the Classical and Contemporary Perspectives,' debuting in Paris on June 9, 2026.

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Pinault Collection to Present Major Photography Survey 'Remember Me' at Bourse de Commerce

Pinault Collection to Present Major Photography Survey 'Remember Me' at Bourse de Commerce

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will host a large-scale group exhibition titled 'Remember Me' featuring approximately 700 works by over 70 artists starting October 7, 2026.

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Christian Marclay to Discuss Marcel Duchamp's Legacy at MoMA New York

Christian Marclay to Discuss Marcel Duchamp's Legacy at MoMA New York

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.

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Hauser & Wirth and Spike Island Name Joe Lyward Recipient of 2026-2027 Engagement Fellowship

Hauser & Wirth and Spike Island Name Joe Lyward Recipient of 2026-2027 Engagement Fellowship

Hauser & Wirth and Spike Island have appointed Penzance-based curator Joe Lyward as the recipient of the second Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators.

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Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection to Present Major Photography Survey 'Remember Me' in Paris

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection to Present Major Photography Survey 'Remember Me' in Paris

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will launch a comprehensive photography exhibition titled "Remember Me" on October 7, 2026, to mark the bicentennial of the medium's invention.

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Hauser & Wirth Announces Frank Bowling Exhibition and Learning Partnership in Hong Kong

Hauser & Wirth Announces Frank Bowling Exhibition and Learning Partnership in Hong Kong

Hauser & Wirth will present 'Like Water,' the first solo exhibition of British artist Frank Bowling in East Asia, at its Hong Kong gallery from June 11 to August 29, 2026.

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