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104 stories across Contemporary, London, Paris, and Art Fair. Latest: 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.
The 45th edition of ARCOmadrid, organized by IFEMA MADRID, closed with 95,000 visitors and an estimated economic impact of €195 million for the city while supporting 1,475 jobs.
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.
The Kunsthaus Zürich recorded over 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest total in its history and the highest among Swiss art museums.
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.
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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.
The Royal Academy will present its Summer Exhibition from June 16 to August 23, 2026, featuring works by Christopher Le Brun, Richard Long and Bernard Piffaretti. Ryan Gander has been appointed coordinator of the 2026 edition.
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.
Kunsthaus Zürich will present the first comprehensive museum exhibition in Switzerland devoted to Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi from 3 July to 25 October 2026. The show titled ‘Vilhelm Hammershøi.
On June 4, 2026, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain announced ‘The Harvest Season’, a large-scale exhibition conceived by Ibrahim Mahama.
Artcurial will offer the Louis Grandchamp des Raux collection at auction on October 24, 2026 at 4pm at Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer in Geneva. The sale brings together nearly seventy-five works by forty-four artists spanning Impressionism to Symbolism, the Nabis and the Pont-Aven School.
On June 8, 2026, TEFAF announced the appointment of Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director, effective immediately.
Tate Modern opens an exhibition dedicated to Julio Le Parc featuring over 60 works spanning the artist’s 70-year career.
On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery launched 'National Gallery Summertime', extending daily opening hours from 3 July until 31 August to 7pm and until 9pm on Fridays.
On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery announced that Yinka Shonibare’s 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will go on display with Thomas Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews (about 1750) from 15 October 2026 to 7 February 2027 in the H J Hyams Room.
On June 7, 2026, Museo Universidad de Navarra and Fundación ARCO signed a collaboration agreement that allows students in the Master’s Degree in Curatorial Studies to research the ARCO collection of 384 works.
On June 7, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced the recipients of its annual art awards sponsored by national and international institutions. The Lexus Award for Best Stand and Artistic Content went to gallery Proyectos Ultravioleta.
Bonhams will offer items from the estate of singer and actress Marianne Faithfull in an upcoming sale titled 'The evening of the day'. The auction will run from November 25 to December 3, 2026, on the firm's website, with highlights on view at Bonhams Knightsbridge.
Four graduates from the Master's Degree in Curatorial Studies at the Museo Universitario de Navarra have curated a selection of 35 works from the Fundación ARCO Collection for exhibition in ARCOmadrid’s Sala Consejo. The fair takes place at IFEMA MADRID from 5-9 March.
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 .
ARCO has unveiled its visual identity for the 2027 edition. Both ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa will share the signature color #E94871, a tone between red and magenta. The color will appear across signage, catalogues, tickets and urban spaces in the host cities.
Fundación ARCO issued multiple news releases covering activities tied to the ARCO Madrid art fair.
ARCOmadrid, in its 45th edition, has recorded significant acquisitions following its professional preview days.
The Uffizi Galleries has expanded its permanent collection with the acquisition of Francesco Hayez’s 'Portrait of Colonel Arese Lucini in prison' and the addition of photographic self-portraits by Giuseppe Penone, Ilaria Sagaria, and Liu Bolin.
The Uffizi Galleries has completed the removal of a 60-meter-tall construction crane that had dominated the Florence skyline since 2006. The dismantling process, initiated by museum director Simone Verde and Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, concluded on June 21, 2026.
Art Basel has published an Art Market Insights article in which Vivienne Chow profiles art dealers ahead of London Gallery Weekend. The piece focuses on dealers described as betting big on the UK capital and beyond.
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.
On June 5, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced its 46th edition in 2027, with ARCO2046 as the central project. The initiative will be presented across two spaces curated by João Mourão and Luis Silva, and by Latitudes, each exploring possible futures in the conception of the world and art.
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.
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.
The Uffizi Galleries have added six works to their permanent collection, including a 16th-century drawing and pieces from the 17th and 20th centuries. The acquisition features a panel depicting the Ascension of Christ by Maso da San Friano, donated by the Amici degli Uffizi.
The Uffizi Galleries has restored and reopened its 19th-century sculpture hall, featuring original Roman reliefs and grand ducal collection pieces. The museum recently acquired works by François-Xavier Fabre, Emilio Santarelli, Lippo di Benivieni, Giovanni da Milano, and Pierre Subleyras.
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 Britain will present "Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant: Inside Bloomsbury," an exhibition exploring the five-decade creative partnership between the two influential British artists.
Tate Britain will present 'Never the Same', a solo exhibition by London-based artist Mohammed Z. Rahman, as part of its 'Art Now' programme. The exhibition opens on June 5, 2026, and runs through November 8, 2026, featuring new paintings displayed within two timber pavilions.
Sadie Coles HQ will host 'Kindred', an exhibition featuring contributions from author Alayo Akinkugbe and model Lily McMenamy. The project is presented in collaboration with the publication BUTT.
Tate Britain will present 'The 90s: Art and Fashion', an exhibition examining the creative intersection of art, photography, and design during the 1990s.
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.
Bonhams Knightsbridge will hold 'The Art of Luxury: Hermès' on November 17, marking the auction house's first sale dedicated exclusively to the brand.
Bonhams will host an auction titled 'The Mona Lisa of Pop: The Duffy Archive' featuring original photography and memorabilia from the collaboration between photographer Brian Duffy and David Bowie.
Thaddaeus Ropac is hosting a one-off screening of Oliver Beer's video opera The Cave during the artist's London exhibition The Sky in the Cave.
On June 4, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an upcoming exhibition by artist Oliver Beer at its London headquarters, Ely House.
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.
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.
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.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is currently showcasing a selection of paintings by Danish artist Asger Jorn in the North Wing of the museum. The exhibition, titled "Die Gedanken sind frei," features key works acquired by museum founder Knud W.
On June 4, 2026, Lisson Gallery highlighted the exhibition 'Motherscape' by artist Leiko Ikemura. The show features a multidisciplinary collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and an animated film, presented within a scenography designed by architect Philipp von Matt.
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.
The Royal Academy of Arts will host an installation by artist Ugo Rondinone titled "The Song is You" in its courtyard. The work, which consists of a rainbow-themed structure, will be on view from June 16 through August 23, 2026.
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.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired the only known photographs of mathematician Ada Lovelace from Bonhams through a private treaty sale.
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'.
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.
On June 3, 2026, Gagosian announced a public conversation between artist Es Devlin and Vladimir Yavachev of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation. The event will take place on June 22, 2026, at the gallery's Grosvenor Hill location in London.
On May 27, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced a solo exhibition centered on the influence of Korean-American artist and writer Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. The exhibition explores themes of identity, language, and the body, drawing inspiration from Cha's seminal text, Dictee.
Bonhams will hold its 20th and 21st Century Art Evening sale in London, featuring a monumental bronze sculpture by Sarah Lucas. The work, titled Gold Cup Maradona, carries an estimate of £300,000–400,000 and is appearing at auction for the first time.
Christie’s Private Sales will present “SLG Forever,” a fundraising exhibition for the South London Gallery, from June 5 to June 24, 2026, at its London location, with online viewing extended through September 30.
On June 3, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition by Oliver Beer at its Mayfair, London, gallery. The show, which foregrounds the artist’s investigations into the sonic resonance of objects and spaces, opens June 5, 2026, and runs through July 31, 2026.
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.
On June 3, 2026, Tate Modern unveiled gadzi, an installation by Zimbabwe-born artist nora chipaumire in the museum's East Tank that combines sculpture, sound, and moving image.
Christie's Rare Watches live auction in Geneva totaled CHF 33,054,441 ($42,309,684), marking the highest result for a various-owner watch sale at the house. The auction achieved a 99% sell-through rate by lot, led by an F.P. Journe Platinum Tourbillon Souverain that sold for $3,121,920.
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.
Thaddaeus Ropac will present 'Earthsongs,' Joan Snyder's first solo exhibition in France, featuring new paintings and works on paper by the American artist.
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.
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.
Tate Modern announced the opening of 'gadzi', an immersive installation by Zimbabwean artist nora chipaumire, as the recipient of the 2026 Infinities Commission.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired three rare daguerreotypes of mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace from Bonhams.
Whitechapel Gallery has launched Backyard Biennial: East, an eight-week summer arts festival featuring collaborations with over 40 local partners across East London.
Thaddaeus Ropac has opened an exhibition of new paintings and silkscreens by Mandy El-Sayegh at its London gallery on Dover Street. The works utilize a collage technique, layering newspaper reports of global turmoil with luxury fashion advertisements and paint.
The 45th edition of the ARCOmadrid international art fair will take place from March 4 to March 8, 2026. The event is scheduled to be held at the IFEMA MADRID exhibition centre, occupying Halls 7 and 9.
Artist Mandy El-Sayegh and curator Shumon Basar will hold a public discussion regarding El-Sayegh’s mural commission, 'This is a Sign: Notes on Assembly', at The Showroom.
Artist Anna Jermolaewa presents a multi-sensory performance installation at the Austrian Pavilion during the Venice Biennale.
Artist Antony Gormley will join Kunsthaus Zürich director Ann Demeester for a public conversation at Art Basel Unlimited. The discussion focuses on Gormley's sculptural installation 'Here and Now' and his career-long investigation of the human body in space.
The Royal Academy of Arts has announced that its 2026 Summer Exhibition will center on the theme of 'Interconnectedness.' The annual open-submission exhibition will feature a range of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture from both emerging artists and established R.
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.
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.
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.
Sadie Coles HQ has scheduled a series of screenings and public programs at its London locations, including the launch of Monster Chetwynd's new publication and film. The program features screenings of Matthew Barney’s 2018 film Redoubt and a book launch for artist Seth Price.
The Centre Pompidou has announced a major retrospective and exhibition dedicated to French filmmaker Céline Sciamma, exploring themes of desire, identity, and queer possibility.
Artist Anish Kapoor will appear in conversation with psychoanalyst Darian Leader at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on July 8, 2026. The event coincides with a major survey of Kapoor’s work at the Hayward Gallery, which spans the entire building and three outdoor terraces.
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.
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.
Sotheby's concluded its Important Watches auction in Geneva on May 11, 2026, establishing new price records for the category. The sale featured a selection of vintage and modern timepieces from major horological brands.
The ARCO Madrid international art fair has announced its professional program focusing on the reform of the Spanish Patronage Law and the acquisition of contemporary art by public administrations.
ARCOlisboa has released logistical details for its upcoming contemporary art fair held at the Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon. The event, organized in collaboration with IFEMA MADRID, will provide a range of visitor services to facilitate international and local attendance.
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.
Sotheby's has announced the discovery and upcoming sale of love letters written by the poet John Keats. The documents will go on public view in London this June prior to the auction.
Gagosian will participate in London Gallery Weekend from June 5 to 7, 2026, with extended hours across its Grosvenor Hill and Burlington Arcade locations.
The exhibition 'Demolition / Escape' is on view at Fluentum in Berlin through July 25, 2026. The presentation features the first display of Tina Keane’s restored 1988 work 'Escalator' in over thirty years.
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.
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 screenings across its London locations. Key presentations include Diego Marcon's 'salut! hallo! hello!' and 'FORZA CANI', alongside Lawrence Lek's 'Guanyin II: The Caretaker'.
The Albertina Museum in Vienna is hosting a comprehensive exhibition of works by American artist Richard Prince, spanning from the 1970s to the present.
Sadie Coles HQ has launched GARGLE, an invitational program of monthly live events hosted across its gallery locations.
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.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has confirmed several new additions to its collection through acquisitions and long-term loans. The City of Amsterdam has provided works on loan, while the Vereniging Rembrandt and the M.B.T. de Groot Family/Rijksmuseum Fonds supported specific purchases.
Christie's International PLC has appointed François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Non-Executive Director and Bryan Lourd as Non-Executive Director. Pinault, the Chairman of Artémis and Kering, succeeds his father François Pinault, who will remain as Honorary Chair.
Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva concluded with a total of CHF 51,859,550 ($66,501,674). The sale took place on May 13, 2026, as part of the spring auction season in Switzerland.
Art Basel has unveiled a series of off-site exhibitions across Venice featuring contemporary artists in historic and industrial venues. The programming runs concurrently with the Venice Biennale and includes site-specific installations in grand houses and former industrial sites.
The Uffizi Galleries has inaugurated three new rooms on the second floor featuring 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their contemporaries.
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.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has received a £4 million funding commitment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to redesign its South Asia Gallery, scheduled to reopen in Spring 2028.
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.
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