Artcurial will participate in the 20th anniversary of 'Journées Marteau' from May 26 to May 31, 2026, an initiative by the French National Union of Voluntary Auction Houses (SYMEV).
Art Basel has published a series of interviews and profiles featuring international artists including Cecilia Vicuña, Lubaina Himid, and Michael Armitage.
Serpentine Galleries will launch the second issue of the Serpentine Reader, titled 'I Hope This Finds You Well', on March 9, 2026.
German visual artist Georg Baselitz, known for his monumental paintings and signature upside-down figures, has died at the age of 88. Born Hans-Georg Kern in 1938, the artist rose to prominence in the 1960s after moving from East to West Berlin and challenging post-war artistic conventions.
The Musée du Louvre has scheduled a series of educational workshops running from November 19, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The programming is designed to offer public engagement and practical activities within the museum's facilities.
German contemporary artist Georg Baselitz has died at the age of 88. Recognized as a central figure in European art, Baselitz gained international prominence for his 'inversion' technique, in which he painted subjects upside down to challenge traditional perspective.
German painter Georg Baselitz, a leading figure of the Neo-Expressionist movement, died on Thursday at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a news release by his representative gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac.
White Cube has announced the death of Georg Baselitz, the influential German painter and sculptor who redefined Neo-Expressionism. Baselitz, born in 1938, was known for his radical approach to image-making, including his signature technique of painting subjects upside down.
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, a leading Chinese art institution, has announced it serves an annual audience of more than one million visitors. The institution operates a multi-site program focused on contemporary art exhibitions, public initiatives, and research.
Judd Foundation president Rainer Judd and editor Amie Corry will host a conversation at the Scuola Piccola Zattere in Venice on May 8, 2026, to mark the release of an expanded edition of 'Donald Judd Spaces'.
The Pinault Collection has launched a unified membership program providing unlimited priority access to the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, as well as Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana in Venice.
The Getty Museum has released the latest episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' digital series, focusing on the intersection of ornithology and watercolor painting. The episode features two bird watercolors by artist Sarah Stone held in the Getty Museum’s Drawings Room.
Hauser & Wirth held its annual 'Learning Exchange: Artists Matter' program at its 18th Street gallery in New York on November 14, 2025.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset has announced the 2024 return of Arthaus, a free monthly program for individuals aged 15 to 19 interested in art and gallery operations.
Artcurial Real Estate has announced the listing of a five-bedroom villa located on the heights of Corossol in Saint Barthélemy. The property features an infinity pool, a fitness room, and five en-suite bedrooms divided across two distinct living areas.
The Getty has released a new episode of its 'Becoming Artsy' series featuring a collaboration with fashion designer Peder Cho. The project involves upcycling decommissioned museum exhibition banners and old props into new textile objects.
The Uffizi Galleries has unveiled a comprehensive restyling of the Niobe Hall, featuring a new energy-efficient lighting system consisting of 90 high-color-rendering lamps.
M+ Museum in Hong Kong has detailed its 2026 operational schedule, featuring cinema screenings held from Fridays through Sundays. The institution's collection now exceeds 10,000 objects, accessible through various gallery exhibitions.
Getty Publications has announced the release of 'Marching West: The Los Angeles Civil Rights Movement in Photographs,' a volume featuring over 100 images documenting Black equality activism in Southern California.
Phillips has announced highlights for its 20th Century & Contemporary Art sales in New York, led by an Evening Sale on May 19 and followed by Day Sessions on May 21. The auctions will feature significant works by Lee Bontecou, Jean Dubuffet, Gerhard Richter, and Andy Warhol.
Sotheby’s has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and resolving ownership claims for artworks displaced between 1933 and 1945. The auction house utilizes a dedicated Restitution Department, established in 1997, to conduct provenance research on all works offered for sale.
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.
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.
Artist Rachel Whiteread has received the Elle Deco International Design Award in the Tableware category for her 'Silver Set 2025' collaboration with silversmith Puiforcat.
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.
Gagosian has announced the publication of 'Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery' by Valentina Castellani. The book provides an illustrated survey of the Western art market's evolution from the medieval period to the contemporary era.
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.
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.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has suspended all operations and closed its galleries in Cape Town in response to a nationwide lockdown ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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.
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.
Artist Glenn Ligon collaborated with Artistic Noise, a nonprofit serving system-impacted youth, on a self-portrait printing project tied to his exhibition at Hauser & Wirth New York.
Artist Theaster Gates has been selected as a medalist for the 2026 Art Basel Awards in the Established Artist category. The award recognizes Gates for his work across sculpture and urbanism, specifically focusing on socially engaged artistic practices.
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'.
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.
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 collaborative exhibition 'Anselm Kiefer – Sag mir wo die Blumen sind' has been awarded the Museumtijdschrift Exhibition Prize 2025 following a public vote.
König Galerie has introduced 'Elsewhere,' a centralized platform to monitor and update the public on institutional exhibitions featuring its represented artists. The initiative tracks current and upcoming shows at major museums and art spaces worldwide.
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.
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.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has announced the opening of Fonda Bar, Fonda Café, and Café Restaurant Sandberg as part of its redesigned entrance area. The museum partnered with local entrepreneurs from food design studio Oficina and Café Restaurant Metro to establish the new dining concepts.
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.
König Galerie has announced the launch of König Online Magazine, a digital platform dedicated to original editorial content. The publication features in-depth profiles, studio visits, and interviews with artists from the gallery’s program.
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.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has completed a multi-month restoration of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s 1910/26 painting 'Nacktes Mädchen Hinter Vorhang (Fränzi)'.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has returned the 1920/21 painting 'Odalisque' by Henri Matisse to the legal successors of Albert Stern. The Dutch Restitutions Committee determined the work was sold under duress in 1941 to finance the Stern family's escape from the Nazi regime.
Dutch artist Femke Herregraven has been awarded the 2025 Theodora Niemeijer Prize, the largest unrestricted art prize in the Netherlands. The €100,000 award includes a €25,000 allocation for the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam to purchase a work by the artist for its permanent collection.
The Mondriaan Fund has shortlisted Fiona Lutjenhuis, Kevin Osepa, Thierry Oussou, and Buhlebezwe Siwani for the Prix de Rome Visual Arts 2025, the Netherlands' oldest award for emerging artists.
Artist Ivna Esajas has been named the winner of the 13th ABN AMRO Art Award, an initiative supporting female artists in the Netherlands. The prize includes a €10,000 grant, a publication designed by Irma Boom, and the acquisition of her work for the ABN AMRO Art Collection.
Artcurial will offer a rare preparatory drawing by Antoine-Jean Gros depicting General Bonaparte at the Bridge of Arcole during its Old Master & 19th Century Drawings auction on March 25, 2026.
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