Article date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Hammer Museum names Curators for Made in L.A. 2027

The Hammer Museum announced that the next edition of its critically acclaimed biennial Made in L.A. will be co-curated by Michael Wellen and José Luis Blondet.

Article date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Cloe Piccoli appointed Artistic Director of Miart for the Forthcoming Three-Year Term

Fiera Milano announces the appointment of Cloe Piccoli as Artistic Director of miart for the 2027–2029 term.

Article date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Roman Villa Unearthed in the U.K.

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland.

Article date: Friday, July 24, 2026
South Korea returns Two Qing Dynasty Stone Lions to China

China welcomed South Korea's return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lion sculptures that were taken to Japan in the last century, describing the move as a meaningful example of the two countries remembering history and working together.

Article date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Ferran Barenblit appointed Chief Curator of the 16th Shanghai Biennale

The Power Station of Art announced that, following the careful deliberation of its Fourth Academic Committee, Ferran Barenblit has been appointed Chief Curator of the 16th Shanghai Biennale, which will open in November 2027.

Article date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Three Ancient Tombs unearthed at Egypt’s Saqqara Necropolis

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered three tombs dating to the New Kingdom period in Saqqara, revealing inscriptions and artifacts that offer new insights into the lives of senior officials and Egypt’s links with the ancient Near East.

Article date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
European Central Bank reveals Shortlisted Designs for New Banknotes

The European Central Bank (ECB) today unveiled the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes and launched a public survey inviting people across Europe to provide their feedback.

Article date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery re-opens to the Public, Nine Months after Jewel Heist

Closed since the theft of October 19, 2025, the Apollo Gallery reopens to the public today, July 22, but no jewels are on display.

Article date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Jessica Morgan appointed Director of Tate

he Chairman and Trustees of Tate today announced that leading British curator Jessica Morgan currently Director of Dia Art Foundation, has been appointed Director of Tate. 

Article date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Andy Burnham and the Parthenon Marbles: A 20-Year Campaign for Restitution

Just months after being elected MP for Leigh in 2001, Burnham signed an Early Day Motion urging Tony Blair’s government to open immediate discussions with Greece regarding the sculptures.

Article date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Two U.S. Tourists stabbed at the Acropolis in Athens

Two tourists, both Greek Americans, were attacked with a knife near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday.

Article date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Lisa Nandy to remain as UK Culture Secretary

Lisa Nandy will stay on as culture secretary as prime minister Andy Burnham continued to name his cabinet on Monday evening.