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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will host a conversation between artist Carol Bove and curator Katherine Brinson on June 2, 2026.
Galleria Continua has announced a solo exhibition by artist Loris Cecchini at the Collezione Gori – Fattoria di Celle in Pistoia, Italy. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 6, 2026, through October 1, 2026.
The Hayward Gallery at London's Southbank Centre will host a solo exhibition of works by Anish Kapoor from June 16 to October 18, 2026. This major presentation will occupy the gallery's brutalist spaces on Belvedere Road.
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.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art has detailed the permanent installation of its Alberto Giacometti collection, which includes significant works such as 'Spoon Woman', 'Walking Woman', and 'Walking Man'.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will host an exhibition dedicated to the work of German artist Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997). The show examines the artist's use of his own image across paintings, sculptures, and installations, questioning his public persona as a provocateur.
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.
The Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg will present a comprehensive survey of Anish Kapoor’s work from April 25 to August 30, 2026.
MAXXI L'Aquila will present a major exhibition of Ai Weiwei's five-decade career from April 29 to September 6, 2026. The survey includes early works from 1980s New York alongside new sculptures created in Ukraine in 2025.
The Musée du Louvre, in partnership with the Musée Rodin, will host a comprehensive exhibition exploring the sculptural dialogue between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin from April 15 to July 20, 2026.
Lisson Gallery will host a dual-artist presentation and panel discussion featuring Sean Scully and Tony Cragg at TEFAF New York on May 17, 2026. Moderated by Apollo Magazine editor Ed Behrens, the conversation will examine materiality and abstraction across the mediums of sculpture and painting.
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo has released its fiscal year 2026 schedule, headlined by major solo exhibitions for Ron Mueck and Mariko Mori.
The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, 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 Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) will present a solo exhibition of works by Antony Gormley from May 23 to September 20, 2026. Curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, the exhibition is titled 'Geestgrond'.
Anish Kapoor will present a large-scale exhibition at Palazzo Manfrin in Venice during the 61st Venice Biennale, opening May 6, 2026.
Artist Theaster Gates has been selected as a medalist in the Established Artist category for the 2026 Art Basel Awards. The award recognizes Gates for his work in sculpture and urbanism, specifically focusing on socially engaged artistic practices.
The Gagosian Shop in London’s Burlington Arcade will host a Christo takeover from May 21 to July 18, 2026, featuring four sculptures including Wrapped Books (1962) and Wrapped Telephone (1963).
Tate Britain has announced its debut show garden for the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, designed by nine-time gold medalist Tom Stuart-Smith.
Dia Art Foundation has opened a long-term exhibition of works by Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica at Dia Beacon in New York. The presentation focuses on the artist's formative years from 1958 to 1966, featuring the large-scale installation Grande Núcleo (1960–63).
The Musée Maillol has announced the launch of an annual educational series titled 'Hypotheses and Demonstrations' dedicated to the study of sculpture.
The New Museum has selected Sarah Lucas to create the inaugural commission for its new public plaza on the Bowery. Titled VENUS VICTORIA, the sculpture was chosen by an all-artist jury including Cindy Sherman and Julie Mehretu and will remain on view for two years.
Galleria Continua has announced a solo exhibition by artist Loris Cecchini at the Spaziotrart venue in Trieste, Italy. The exhibition is scheduled to run from May 16 to June 27, 2026, following an opening reception on May 15.
The Uffizi Galleries announced the passing of Detlef Heikamp, a scholar specializing in Mannerist sculpture and Medici family collections. Heikamp was a significant donor to the museum, contributing numerous works from his private collection throughout his career.
The Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice will host 'Leiko Ikemura: TransLucent - The Form of Light' from September 10 to November 22, 2026, as part of the ninth edition of Venice Glass Week.
Storm King Art Center will host 'Message from the Mud', the first large-scale outdoor project by artist Anicka Yi, from May 17 to November 9, 2026.
The Judd Foundation has added Donald Judd’s Ranch Office to its guided visit program in Marfa, Texas, marking the first time the space has been open to the public.
Hauser & Wirth has announced that artist Cristina Iglesias will select the 2026 outdoor sculpture trail at its Menorca location as part of the summer exhibition 'Directionless,' organized by Rashid Johnson.
The Hilti Art Foundation will present 'Abstract' from May 8, 2026, to May 17, 2027, featuring approximately 60 works from its permanent collection.
The Aspen Art Museum has commissioned artist Kerstin Brätsch to create a site-specific installation for its rooftop, scheduled to run from May 20, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) will present a major survey of Mexican artist Damián Ortega from May 15 to September 13, 2026.
Austrian sculptor Erwin Wurm will present a solo exhibition titled 'Dreamers' at the Museo Fortuny in Venice from May 6 to November 22. The exhibition marks the first time the artist's 'pillowy' sculptural works will be shown in Italy.
The Villa Datris Foundation will host a group exhibition featuring works by Jannis Kounellis, Moataz Nasr, and Pascale Marthine Tayou from May 15 to November 1, 2026.
The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum in Aachen will present a solo exhibition of works by Berlinde De Bruyckere titled 'The Greatest Happiness on Earth'. The exhibition is scheduled to run from May 17, 2026, through August 23, 2026.
Galleria Continua has announced a solo exhibition by artist Berlinde De Bruyckere at Palazzo Buontalenti in Florence, Italy. Curated by Sergio Risaliti and Stefania Rispoli, the exhibition is scheduled to run from May 7, 2026, through October 12, 2026.
Galleria Continua has announced a solo exhibition by artist Anish Kapoor at Serlachius Manor in Mänttä, Finland. The exhibition is scheduled to run from May 23, 2026, through April 4, 2027.
Jeff Koons has collaborated with Avant Arte to produce two limited-edition wood sculptures based on his 2000 work Split-Rocker. The editions, titled Split-Rocker (Wood) Pink/Orange and Split-Rocker (Wood) Pink/Blue, are crafted from tinted beech in editions of 999 each.
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston has commissioned artist Derrick Adams to create a monumental installation wrapping the museum's exterior, marking the institution's first façade commission.
Artist Ding Yi will present a solo exhibition titled 'Cosmotechnics' at the Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset will debut a new open-air sculpture presentation from May 2 to October 18, 2026, featuring works by Angel Otero, Jeffrey Gibson, and Keith Tyson. The installation includes Gibson’s flags from the 2024 Venice Biennale U.S.
Art Court Gallery has announced its upcoming exhibition, 'A Conversation on Water,' featuring artists Risaku Suzuki and Takeshi Hayashi. The exhibition will take place at ACG Villa Kyoto from May through June 2026, with a public opening scheduled for June 5, 2026.
Artist Kelly Akashi has been commissioned to create a site-specific installation for the new Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) scheduled to open in late 2027. The project involves a series of botanical and geological sculptures to be situated in the museum's east meadows facing the campus.
Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has announced an exhibition at the Santa Croce complex featuring new works in stone, wood, and glass. The presentation includes large-scale glass sculptures produced in collaboration with the Venice-based Berengo Studio.
White Cube will present a selection of works by Tracey Emin, Doris Salcedo, and Sara Flores at Frieze New York from May 13 to May 17, 2026.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has commissioned two new artworks by Lauren Halsey for the opening of the David Geffen Galleries on April 19, 2026.
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.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has permanently installed Jeff Koons’s monumental sculpture Split-Rocker (2000) in the public space surrounding the new David Geffen Galleries.
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.
The Uffizi Galleries will host 'Cera una volta,' the first exhibition dedicated to the Florentine collections of wax sculptural pieces produced between the 16th and 17th centuries, from December 18, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul will present a survey exhibition of Korean artist Lee Kang So titled 'A Field of Becoming'. The exhibition features works spanning from the 1970s to the present, including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and performance.
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is hosting a major exhibition of over 100 works by Antony Gormley spanning four decades.
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