Article date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Official Portrait of Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel Unveiled

For 16 years, Angela Merkel shaped the landscape of German and global politics as Federal Chancellor. Now, five years after leaving office, her official portrait has been revealed to the public.

Article date: Friday, July 3, 2026
KPN becomes new Founder of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

KPN is to become the new Founder of the Rijksmuseum, the museum's leading corporate partner.

Article date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Bayeux Tapestry Tickets Generate Record-Breaking £2.5m for British Museum in One Day

The British Museum had its “single biggest day of ticket sales” for an exhibition in its history, bringing in more than £2.5 million from those keen to see the Bayeux Tapestry.

Article date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Kusama Exhibition at Museum Ludwig in Cologne is Completely Sold Out

The Yayoi Kusama exhibition is completely sold out until the beginning of August. To accommodate the high demand, the museum now plans to offer extended services, including round-the-clock opening hours.

Article date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
7 World Auction Records set During Christie's Classic Week Evening Sales

Realising a Combined Total of £50.7 million/ $66.9 million/ €58.8 million Led by Lawrence's Record-Breaking Portrait of The 1st Duke of Wellington and an Important Egyptian Limestone Pair Statue.

Article date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Lucim 111: The Polish Village that became a Work of Art

In 1977, in the small village of Lucim in north-central Poland, a group of artists began an
experiment that today deserves to be read not as a regional curiosity, but as one of the most original European examples of socially engaged, site-specific and community-
based art.

Article date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Russian Artist Angela Nikolau and Partner arrested for climbing Empire State Building

The couple arrested by the NYPD for climbing the Empire State Building in Manhattan has been identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, who starred in the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story" in 2024 about their rooftop climbs.

Article date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Tallinn Art Hall to Reopen Following Landmark Five-Year Renovation

Following a landmark €13 million transformation, Tallinn Art Hall (Tallinna Kunstihoone) will reopen to the public on 13 November 2026, unveiling a radically renewed institution that combines one of Estonia's most important cultural landmarks with a future-facing vision for contemporary art.

Article date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Former Photo Museum Director receives €400,000 After Wrongful Dismissal

Birgit Donker, the former director of the Fotomuseum Rotterdam, was wrongfully dismissed. The court ruled that allegations of social insecurity and a culture of fear were unproven. Consequently, the Fotomuseum must pay Donker €400,000, equivalent to two years' salary.

Article date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Switzerland returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Eighteen artefacts from the Kingdom of Benin have been returned to Nigeria by three Swiss museums.

Article date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Dutch Council for Culture wants AI Companies to compensate Artists

In a recently published report, the Dutch Council for Culture advised AI companies to compensate artists.

Article date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Skulptur Projekte Münster 2027 announces First Locations and Artists

From 13 June to 3 October 2027, Skulptur Projekte once again invites visitors to experience art in the public space.