Article date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Maria Schnyder appointed new Director of De Pont Museum

Maria Schnyder (1986) has been named De Pont’s new director by the board of the museum. Schnyder will succeed Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen, who is retiring as of 1 October 2026.

Article date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Finland downscales Presence at Venice Biennale over Russian Participation

Finland's political leadership will not participate in the Venice Biennale this year if Russia is permitted to take part.

Article date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Five Finalists announced for UK's Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026

Five museums have been selected as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world’s largest museum prize.

Article date: Friday, April 17, 2026
143 Fake Artworks by Warhol, Haring, and Banksy seized in Reggio, Italy

A total of 143 works of art, falsely attributed to artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Banksy, were seized as part of an investigation coordinated by the Reggio Calabria Public Prosecutor's Office.

Article date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Discover 4 Standout Works at Dallas Art Fair 2026

In the heart of the arts district, the Dallas Art Fair offers collectors, arts professionals, and the public the opportunity to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks presented by leading national and international galleries. 

Article date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Brian Eno, FKA Twigs, Jim Jarmusch among Artists commissioned for Vatican Pavilion at Venice Biennale

The pavilion of the Vatican will present 24 artists and musicians in a sound-based exhibition titled“The Ear Is the Eye of the Soul,” a project shaped by the legacy of Saint Hildegard of Bingen and organized around the act of listening.

Article date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Bonhams to offer 21 Renoirs from the Long-Held Collection of the Artist's Muse

Next month, Bonhams will present A Lasting Impression: The Renoir Collection of Gabrielle Renard, an exceptional single-owner sale featuring 21 fresh-to-market works by leading French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919).

Article date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry at British Museum on sale from 1 July

It is the first time the tapestry has been displayed in the UK since it was made almost 1,000 years ago – and is expected to be one of the most popular events in the Museum's history.

Article date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Artsy and Artnet join Forces to transform the Future of the Industry

Artsy and Artnet today announced that they have joined forces, bringing together two important online destinations under shared ownership and vision. The company will be led by Jeffrey Yin, chief executive officer. Andrew Wolff, founder and CEO of Beowolff Capital, will be Artsy and Artnet's chairman.

Article date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Venice Biennale faces EU Funding Threat over Russian Pavilion

The Venice Biennale is under pressure from the European Commission, which has given the exhibition 30 days to address concerns over the inclusion of the Russian Pavilion in its 2026 edition. 

Article date: Monday, April 13, 2026
New Discoveries emerge from Restoration of Van Gogh’s Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring

Since Van Gogh painted The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring in 1884 on the grounds of his parents’ parsonage in the Dutch town of Nuenen, the work has moved around.

Article date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Dr. Melissa Chiu appointed as Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York

Dr. Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa Chiu as Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.