Article date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Vatican launches a Catholic Universities Triennial

The Catholic Universities Art Triennial is an international initiative promoted by the  Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See, bringing together Catholic universities, artists, curators and cultural institutions from around the world.

Article date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Zeitz Mocaa names Elvira Dyangani Ose as New Artistic Director

The Cape Town museum has appointed internationally respected curator and museum leader Elvira Dyangani Ose as its new artistic director, with her tenure beginning on 1 October 2026.

Article date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Berlin's Altes Museum is set for Major Renovation in 2030

Berlin's Altes Museum, housing the antiquities collection in the centre of the city, is in need for a major renovation.

Article date: Monday, August 10, 2026
5-Star Exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel: Helen Frankenthaler

With over fifty works from six decades, the special exhibition Helen Frankenthaler at the Kunstmuseum Basel offers extensive insight into the expansive oeuvre of a preeminent figure of American abstraction.

Article date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rare Work from Yoshitomo Nara’s Knife-Bearing Series Heads to Auction

One of the defining masterpieces from Nara's celebrated knife-bearing series will soon come to the Sotheby’s as a highlight of The Hong Kong Sales.

Article date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Roman Shipwreck Discovered off the Coast of Sicily

A 2100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying hundreds amphorae has been discovered 46 meters underwater in Sicily. 

Article date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Uffizi announces € 50 Million Transformation

Florence’s Uffizi Galleries announced one of the most ambitious redevelopment programs in its history

Article date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
All of Jan van Eyck’s Portraits come Together for the First time in Landmark Exhibition

The first-ever exhibition of the portraits of the Netherlandish painter Jan van Eyck (active 1422–1441), will open at the National Gallery London in winter 2026.

Article date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Getty acquired a Painting by Georges Lemmen

The Getty has acquired Georges Lemmen’s Portrait of his sister Julie crocheting.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Spanish Police Recover a 16th-Century Virgin Relief Stolen 16 Years Ago

A 16th-century wooden relief stolen from the Monasterio de Santa Clara in Fitero has been recovered by police. The relief was found in Barcelona and has been returned to its rightful owners.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
English Heritage appointed Tim Reeve CBE as its New Chief Executive

As Chief Executive at English Heritage, Tim Reeve will be responsible for leading the charity which cares for – and shares with the public – more than 400 historic sites right across England.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Louvre come to the Smithsonian

National Museum of Asian Art Exhibition Explores the Concept of a Masterpiece Through Iconic Islamic Artworks From the Musée du Louvre.