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Yayoi Kusama Died at the Age of 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famous later in life for her work in sculptures and installations, has died aged 97, her company has confirmed.
Thieves steal Important Bronze Age Treasures from Spanish Museum
Thieves stole one of Europe's most important collections of prehistoric goldwork from the Villena museum in southeastern Spain early Thursday, taking all 66 original pieces of the Treasure of Villena, according to local broadcaster Cadena SER.
Mondrian's Masterpiece Composition III to be auctionned in Christie's 20/21 Evening Sale in London
Christie's announces that Piet Mondrian's Composition III will be one of the key highlights of its 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on 14 October 2026 during Frieze Week.
Taiwan Pavilion Name restored at Gwangju Biennale after Dispute
South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale Foundation has agreed to restore Taiwan's name in the upcoming exhibition after Taipei protested the unilateral renaming of its pavilion and threatened to withdraw.
The National Gallery of Art Washington acquired Historical and Contemporary Works
The National Gallery of Art today announced the acquisition of significant new works, marking a meaningful expansion of the nation’s art collection.
Rebel Breeze in West Flanders: How Kortrijk is Rewriting the Belgian Art Scene
Anyone who thought the pulse of the contemporary Belgian art scene only beats in Brussels or Antwerp hasn't reckoned with Kortrijk. At the end of August (from August 27 to 30), a fresh, almost rebelliously ambitious breeze will blow through this West Flemish border city.
V&A announces Freddie Mercury |Splendid Things
The V&A announced that eight looks worn by the iconic performer and
songwriter Freddie Mercury will go on display at V&A South Kensington this October as part of a free trail celebrating the global superstar.
Ghandi's A Thought For the Day Manuscript sets World Record at Auction
In a sale that marks a landmark moment for Indian archival preservation, a collection of 688 handwritten, autographed reflections by Mahatma Gandhi fetched a record-breaking $1.7 million at a recent online auction hosted by Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart.
Museum Heists turn Violent: Europol Report on Cultural Property Theft Tactics
Europol published a spotlight report titled Changing tactics, changing targets: the evolving nature of museum heists, which reveals a shift in the methods and targets of museum thefts across Europe.
Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern: The Art of Disappearance
Ana Mendieta is usually introduced through a chain of familiar terms: exile, body, landscape, ritual, belonging.
Between the Tangible and the Intangible: The Ether of Sayali Goyal
Textile based visual artist Sayali Goyal approaches abstraction as a form of inquiry into material, memory, nature, and the invisible forces that connect them.
Design Museum Gent reopens on 3 October 2026 with a New Wing and Renewed Museum Concept
On 3 October 2026, Design Museum Gent, Belgium, reopens after a four-year transformation, marking a new chapter as Belgium’s largest design museum and a platform where design meets societal change.
Mariam Elnozahy appointed Chief Curator of the 2nd Ulaanbaatar Biennale
The Ulaanbaatar Biennale in Mongolia announced the appointment of Mariam Elnozahy as chief curator of its second edition.
Granada Earthquake forces Evacuation of Iconic Alhambra Palace
At least 3 people suffered injuries Tuesday morning after the historical city Granada was rocked by a second earthquake in three days.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam receives Rare 17th-Century Drawing Book
The Van Eeghen family has donated an extremely rare early 17th-century drawing book to the Rijksmuseum. It had been in the family’s possession for more than three centuries, carefully kept and passed down from generation to generation.
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary Statue unveiled in Poland
Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary was unveiled on Saturday in Konotopie, Poland.
Four Antonello da Messina Masterpieces Stolen in Sicilian Museum Heist
In an overnight raid, art thieves infiltrated the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina (MuMe), stealing four Renaissance paintings attributed to the 15th-century master Antonello da Messina.
The Ultimate Backdoor to London’s Sold-Out Cultural Event of the Century
If you have tried to secure tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, you have likely met the "Sold Out" banner.
Frieze Seoul to Take Place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in 2027
Frieze Seoul will move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which will become the fair's new location for 2027. Frieze Seoul 2026, its fifth edition, takes place at COEX in Gangnam from 2–5 September, ahead of the planned redevelopment of the COEX site.
The Tehran Museum’s Largest Foreign Photo Exhibition in a Decade
The exhibition “This Likeness Everlasting,” focusing on the history of photography and its developments, will run for a month at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.