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Roman Mosaic and Eros Head Uncovered at Pompeiopolis in Türkiye
Türkiye Today reports that mosaic flooring and a sculpture of the head of Eros, the god of love, have been uncovered in the basilica in the ancient city of Pompeiopolis, located in northern Turkey’s Black Sea region.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III Announces Retirement
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, announced he will retire from his position, concluding nearly 38 years of service at the Smithsonian and a career that has shaped the museum field in the United States and beyond.
Lady in Blue Unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth
Lady in Blue by artist Tschabalala Self was unveiled on London’s Fourth Plinth today, 10 September 2026. The Fourth Plinth is one of the most important art commissions worldwide and places new work by internationally renowned artists in the heart of London.
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Bonhams increases Buyer’s Premium
Bonhams communicated to their clients about a change in the buyer’s premium, stating that a 30% fee will now apply to bids of £25,000 or less, previously 28%.
WHO GOES HUNTING DOES NOT COUGH in Helsinki
WHO GOES HUNTING DOES NOT COUGH is a group exhibition and a series of public events curated by Kisito Assangni for Pixelache Helsinki, and realised in collaboration with the Finnish Museum of Technology and with EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
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.
Creative Scotland to sell CCA Building
Creative Scotland is calling for expressions of interest from organisations seeking ownership or lease of the building at 350 Sauchiehall Street, the former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA).
Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan
The Mauritshuis is to loan Johannes Vermeer’s painting Girl with a Pearl Earring to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan. The painting will be on temporary loan while the Mauritshuis is closed for alterations in August and September 2026.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens this December
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.