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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.
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.
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.
Uffizi announces € 50 Million Transformation
Florence’s Uffizi Galleries announced one of the most ambitious redevelopment programs in its history
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.
The Getty acquired a Painting by Georges Lemmen
The Getty has acquired Georges Lemmen’s Portrait of his sister Julie crocheting.
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.
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.
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.
Belgian Collector lends Rare René Magritte Work to Israel Museum
The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged two months ago when a five-year-old boy pushed a pinecone towards the canvas, causing a tear in the canvas.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Joins Italy's National Museum System
The official accreditation certifies the institution’s status as a museum and validates its high standards of quality.
Creative Scotland to sell CCA Building
Creative Scotland is calling for expressions of interest from organisations seeking ownership or lease of the building at 350 Sauchiehall Street, the former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA).
John Travolta’s ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Suit Is Up for Auction
Tony Manero's (John Travolta) white dancing suit from John Badham's Saturday Night Fever is up for auction.
Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan
The Mauritshuis is to loan Johannes Vermeer’s painting Girl with a Pearl Earring to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan. The painting will be on temporary loan while the Mauritshuis is closed for alterations in August and September 2026.
First Absolute Dating of Palaeolithic Paintings in the Dordogne, France
A research team led by a CNRS researcher has for the first time accurately determined the age of the cave paintings at Font-de-Gaume (Les Eyzies) in Dordogne (southwestern France), according to work published in PNAS.
V&A East Museum Staff to strike over 'Inadequate Toilet and Hydration Breaks'
V&A Prospect members working as collections access officers at the V&A’s recently opened flagship V&A Storehouse site in East London have voted unanimously for strike action in a dispute over working conditions.
UNESCO World Heritage: 25 New Sites Inscribed
The World Heritage Committee wrapped up its 48th session in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the addition of 25 new sites to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Artist Betye Saar has died at 99
Betye Saar passed away in her sleep in the early morning of Sunday, July 26 in Los Angeles, just four days before her 100th birthday.
Biennale of Sydney announces 2028 Artistic Director
The Biennale of Sydney announced Low Kee Hong as the Artistic Director of the 26th Biennale of Sydney (2028).