The Barjeel Art Foundation has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah. Set to open in 2028, the venue will house an extensive collection of modern Arab art to serve as a lasting legacy for the region.
Florence's Uffizi Gallery denies reports of a major cyber security breach, countering allegations of stolen security maps and ransom demands with claims of planned renovations and server backups.
Artist Marisol Colón's "natural minimalism" sculptures, inspired by her Puerto Rican childhood and geology, feature unique materials. Her work explores time and landscape, showcased in two major solo exhibits: "Glowing Earth" and "The Mountain, The Monolith."
Donatello's Gattamelata, a 1453 bronze equestrian statue in Padua, undergoes a €1m restoration. Moved indoors, its future display—museum or piazza—is debated after corrosion and "bronze cancer" concerns. US non-profits fund the project.
Guillaume Cerutti has departed as Christie's chair, replaced by F-H Pinault, and leaves Stade Rennais and Pinault Collection roles. François Pinault (89) resumes Collection head. Cerutti cited 'next phase' after a decade at Christie's, with no explanation for the 'shock' split.
The WKCDA has signed 12 new MOUs with global institutions to boost international cultural exchange and talent development with partners from Saudi Arabia, Australia, and the UK.
Simon Fujiwara's Mudam exhibition, 'An Entire New World,' features That the Baer reinterpreting Guernica, explores reality, personal struggles like syphilis, and complex themes, transforming the gallery into a 'distorted Disneyland.'
Explore Jordan Wolfson's provocative Spring/Summer 2026 campaign for Prada, featuring unsettling imagery, menacing birds, and a critique of the intersection between art and fashion.
Discover the evolving world of outsider art at this year's fair, featuring diverse works from classic Art Brut and Inuit prints to self-taught masters now gaining major recognition in the global art market.
New York's New Museum opens its $82M, 60,000 sq. ft. expansion, doubling space for art, new studios, and the "New Humans" exhibit. Named for Toby Devan Lewis, it embodies the museum's evolving mission to support artists and engage the public.
Cannupa Hanska Luger’s dingo installation at the Sydney Biennale explores the value of wild species and Indigenous perspectives following a tragic fatality on K’gari island involving local wildlife packs.
Dallas's Katy Trail will host Texas's first public art biennial, the KTX Biennial, opening Spring 2027. Curated by Jovanna Venegas, it features global artists, inspired by Le Guin's "Vaster Than Empires." The free, 18-month exhibition transforms the trail into a vibrant encounter site for contemporary art.
The Van Gogh Museum has acquired 'L'homme est en mer' by Virginie Demont-Breton, a rare addition by a female artist that significantly influenced Vincent van Gogh’s own artistic style.
Caravaggio's Maffeo Barberini portrait (1598-1603) is acquired for Rome's Palazzo Barberini after year-long talks with private owners. This significant work, rarely seen, confirms Caravaggio's signature and will now be accessible to scholars and the public.
A new exhibition in Burgos, Spain, explores the deep-rooted Catholic iconography and biblical influences that shaped the works of self-proclaimed atheist Pablo Picasso throughout his career.
Congressman Greg Landsman defends US-Israel strikes on Iran, citing nuclear and missile threats to achieve regional peace, despite Democratic criticism, civilian casualties, and Trump's chaotic communication, advocating for a limited operation under Congressional oversight.
Altadena's Bunny Museum, housing 45,000+ rabbit memorabilia items, burned down in 2025. Founders Frazee & Lubanski are rebuilding, now featuring 'Scanner,' a 14-foot stainless steel rabbit sculpture, symbolizing its return from the ashes.
