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The Hand of God Ball is, simply put, the most famous ball in the history of the world’s most popular sport.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open its doors on December 11, 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, meeting in Busan (Republic of Korea), decided to inscribe three sites on the World Heritage List following an emergency procedure: the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape (South Sudan), Mount Amel Castles (Lebanon), and Sebastia (State of Palestine).

Times Square Arts announced a series of public artworks by Maia Chao taking place this August, marking the culmination of her three years as Times Square Arts’ Public Artist-in-Residence.

The Whitney Museum of American Art exhibits Roy Lichtenstein: Like New, opening October 11, 2026. 

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to install signage that warns visitors of inaccurate historical information inside The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lighting does more than make a space visible. It tells the eye where to look
first and what to value most. In rooms built around display, that role
becomes especially important. Artwork, signage, and architectural details
all compete for attention in different ways. General illumination cannot
always give them the clarity they need. LED spot lights solve that problem
by delivering focused, intentional light.

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

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. 

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.

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

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

The landmark exhibition averaged 6,800 visitors per day, welcoming a total of more than 562,000 visitors over its three-month run.