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Independent Investigation into Objects with a Colonial Background in the Royal Collections of the Netherlands now Complete
In 2022, the board of the House of Orange-Nassau Historic Collections Trust (SHVON) appointed a committee to oversee an independent provenance research into the legality and ethical dimension of the presence of objects of colonial origin belonging to the Royal Collections.
Getty unveils First Details of Its Campus-Wide Modernization
Following the April 2026 announcement of investments to elevate visitor experience, enhance accessibility, strengthen energy resilience, and support long-term stewardship, Getty has revealed plans to improve the arrival journey to its iconic Getty Center campus.
Milan restores Bull Mosaic's Testicles
The mosaic Rampant Bull in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II will undergo restoration. Due to the constant tumbling of tourists visiting Milan, the pink tiles that make up its testicles are wearing away, forming a small crater.
Kalshi launches Art Auctions Prediction Markets
In a video posted on X Kalshi announced the launch of a prediction market related to art auctions.
Spain's National Police recovers two 17th-Century Paintings
Originally part of the decoration for the main altarpiece at Seville's Church of the Hospital of the Venerable Priests, these works were loaned in 1929 for display at the Ibero-American Exposition.
Major African Art Gallery, Tiwani Contemporary, is Closing its Doors
Tiwani Contemporary, founded fifteen years ago, is closing its doors.
Christie's announces Appointments to the Board of Christie's International PLC
Christie's announces changes to the Board of Christie's International PLC with the appointment of François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Non-Executive Director and Bryan Lourd as Non-Executive Director.
T. Rex "Gus" Most Valuable Dinosaur offered at Auction to Headline Sotheby's Geek Week
This summer, Sotheby’s will offer “Gus,” one of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever discovered, and the best specimen in private hands.
The National Museum of Ukraine forced to Close after Damage in Russia’s Attack
The National Museum of Ukraine in Kyiv has been forced to close for an indefinite period after sustaining damage in Russia’s attack.
Fraudster sentenced after Investigation by Met's Art and Antiques Unit UK
A fraudster who tried to sell stone sculptures with false provenance through London auction house Sotheby’s has been sentenced after a Met investigation gathered evidence from across the globe.
JR's "The Cave of the Pont-Neuf" is taking Shape in Paris
From June 6 to 28, 2026, "The Cave of the Pont-Neuf," designed by JR, will rise in the heart of Paris.
Wolfgang Tillmans receives the Roswitha Haftmann Prize 2026
The German artist Wolfgang Tillmans (b. 1968) is recognized for the entirety of his artistic oeuvre and for his social commitment.
Marian Goodman’s Gerhard Richter ‘Candle’ Painting sells for $35.1 M
A Gerhard Richter painting from the estate of Marian Goodman sold at Christie’s for $35.1 million with fees.
Phillips’ Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art More than Doubles Auction Total from the Previous Year
Phillips’ Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art realized $115,216,700, more than doubling the sale total from the previous year, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value.
A Record-Shattering Night as Christie’s surpasses $1 Billion
Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Art sales week in New York marks a season of remarkable collections, including S.I. Newhouse, Agnes Gund, Henry S. McNeil, Jr., Marian Goodman and Lorinda Payson De Roulet, as well as Marilyn Arison and Joanna Carson, amongst others.
The King Baudouin Foundation acquires a Drawing and Handwritten Letter by Rubens
The King Baudouin Foundation has acquired an exceptional and rare work by Peter Paul Rubens, from September 1607, at the TEFAF Maastricht fine art fair, featuring a drawing and an autograph letter by the artist – an extremely rare combination. Rubens resided in Rome at the time.
Preis der Nationalgalerie Berlin awarded to Maurizio Cattelan
The 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie (Prize of the National Gallery) will be awarded to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The prize honours one of the most influential contemporary artists, who will be represented in Germany for the first time with a solo exhibition.
Hirshhorn acquires “SHELTER” by KAWS
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has announced the acquisition of “SHELTER” (2026) by American artist KAWS, a major commission that underscores the museum’s commitment to collecting vital contemporary global art since its founding in 1974.
Iranian Contemporary Art Biennale opens in London 23 May
Set against a backdrop of ongoing conflict and political uncertainty, the opening of the 6th Iranian Contemporary Art Biennale in London could not be more poignant.
Wellcome Collection to return 2,000 Historical Manuscripts to Jain Community
Wellcome Trust announces a landmark commitment to the Jain community to return what is believed to be the largest collection of Jain manuscripts outside South Asia.