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Jamie Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda
As the Trump Administration prepares propaganda signage to adorn the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced legislation to ensure future generations learn about President Donald Trump’s commitment to censoring, whitewashing and fictionalizing American history.
Dali’s 150-Kilogram Apocalypse Bronze Artwork Stolen in France
A bronze cover for the book The Apocalypse of St. John by Salvador Dali, has been stolen from a private contemporary art center in France.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum Have Agreed on a Joint Ticket
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum have signed a partnership agreement to create and promote a joint ticket, which will provide admission to both museums at a lower price.
The Sixth New Museum Triennial Opens February 4, 2027
The New Museum announced the artist list for the 2027 New Museum Triennial: The Outside Expands on view February 4 through May 16, 2027.
Sotheby’s to Offer Exceptionally Rare Nanotyrannus “Jodi”
Nearly three months after the record-breaking sale of “Gus” – which sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby’s New York earlier this year, becoming the most valuable dinosaur ever sold at auction – Sotheby’s is set to bring another remarkable dinosaur to market.
Turner Prize 2026 Opens in Middlesbrough
MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, today unveiled an exhibition of works by the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize: Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku. The winner will be announced on 10 December 2026.
Basquiat's Ancient Scientist Leads the Autumn Auction Season in Asia Selling for US$9.8M
On 29 September 2026, Christie's opened its Autumn season in Asia with the Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Evening Sale, achieving US$92,589,911, up 28% year-on-year.
Greece and Bulgaria to Exchange Tsar Samuel’s Remains for Historic Orthodox Religious Treasures
Greece and Bulgaria have reached a historic agreement for the reciprocal transfer of cultural and religious treasures, paving the way for the return of 48 ecclesiastical artifacts removed from Greek monasteries during World War I in exchange for the remains of Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria.
From $30 Estate Sale Discovery to $1.35 Million: Abercrombie’s Shells Sets New Auction Record
Freeman's reset the world auction record for Gertrude Abercrombie, as her work Alderman Merriam's Shells sold for $1,352,600 in New York.
Maquette by Baroque Master, Pietro Bracci, Discovered
This late Baroque marble maquette depicting Pope Clement XII Corsini enthroned, circa 1736, displays all the hallmarks of its creator, Pietro Bracci (Rome 1700-1773), who is best known for carving the colossal central figure of Oceanus at Rome's Trevi Fountain.