Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils 3 New Sculptures

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has added three new outdoor sculptures by Vanessa da Silva, Auke de Vries and Damien Hirst.

Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces Artists for the Contemporary Biennale 2026

Over 65 artists representing more than 37 nations to participate in the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s contemporary art biennale.

Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
White House sends Letter to Smithsonian to comply with Review to receive Federal Funding

In a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch, the White House has threatened to pull funding from the Smithsonian amid a probe of the federally funded organization's programming, budgets, and forthcoming commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Iron Age War Trumpet discovered in Norfolk, UK

The discovery includes a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet or carnyx and parts of another.

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Nederlands Fotomuseum to open on 7 February

On February 7, 2026, the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the National Museum of Photography, will open its doors in the recently renovated Santos warehouse, a national monument located on Rotterdam's Rijnhaven. 

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A Major Rothko Exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, in 2026

The exhibition, Rothko in Florence, is presented by Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi and curated by Christopher Rothko together with Elena Geuna. 

Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
France to celebrate 200 Years of Photography in 2026-2027

The French Ministry of Culture has announced plans to celebrate the bicentenary of photography over 2026-2027. 

Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Bruges St. Johns Hospital enters race for Top European Museum Honor

The European Museum Forum announced the EMYA2026 nominees. Thirty-five museums are nominated by the EMYA Jury to take part in this year's edition.

Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tefaf Director Dominique Savelkoul leaves after a Year

According to TEFAF, the director and the board were not on the same page regarding the strategic direction to be pursued. 

Article date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Kochi-Muziris Biennale withdraws Tom Vattakkuzhy’s Painting after Protest

Following allegations by Christian and Catholic groups that it hurt religious sentiments, a painting by Tom Vattakuzhy has been withdrawn from the exhibition ‘Edam’, a parallel event at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

Article date: Monday, January 5, 2026
A Venetian Palazzo painted by Monet is for sale

Palazzo Dario is located on the most prestigious part of the Grand Canal stretching from the Accademia Bridge to the Salute Church and the Bacino di San Marco.

Article date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Oulu, Finland and Trenčín, Slovakia named European Capitals of Culture 2026

The cities of Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as European Capitals of Culture for 2026.