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U.S. Congress Introduces PRESERVE Act to Protect Publicly Commissioned Art
On July 14, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) introduced the Protecting Resources and Ensuring Stewardship of Enduring Records of Visual Expression (PRESERVE) Act that would establish a procedure to ensure that publicly commissioned art is protected and preserved during the federal building disposal process.
Christie's Reports $4.5 Billion First Half as Auction Sales Rise 71 Percent
Christie’s reported total revenue of $4.5 billion for the first half of 2026, describing its strongest opening six months in five years as renewed competition for major collections, museum-quality works and luxury objects helped drive auction sales sharply higher across every region.
Tony Cragg awarded the European Culture Prize 2026
One of the most influential artists of our time will now be awarded the 2026 European Culture Prize . At the world-famous Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the European Cultural Forum will honor a sculptor whose work has set standards for decades and inspired generations of artists.
Hirshhorn's Launches '50 for 50' Initiative to Send 200+ Artworks Across America
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in “50 for 50,” a national collection-sharing initiative coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary.
Raphael: Sublime Poetry Is The Met’s Most Highly Attended Exhibition Since 2018
The Met’s blockbuster exhibition Raphael: Sublime Poetry closed its three-month run at The Met Fifth Avenue after welcoming an extraordinary 6,800 visitors per day on average, making it the Museum’s highest-attended exhibition since 2018.
Three Works donated to ARTIST ROOMS by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to go on Display at Tate
Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland today announced that the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has donated three of the artist’s renowned sculptures to ARTIST ROOMS.
Kherson Art Museum marked with International Blue Shield Protective Emblem
Established under the 1954 Hague Convention, the blue-and-white Blue Shield emblem marks cultural sites of exceptional historical, scientific, or artistic value to protect them from wartime destruction.
New Museum Appoints Massimiliano Gioni as Toby Devan Lewis Director
The New Museum announced that Massimiliano Gioni has been appointed the Museum’s next Toby Devan Lewis Director effective August 1, 2026.
Major Transformation of Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery unveiled
Paintings by Rubens, Caravaggio and Zoffany are among 120 masterpieces from the Royal Collection going on display for visitors to Buckingham Palace from Thursday, 9 July, as part of a major re-display in one of the Palace’s most important reception rooms.
The British Museum announces return of Major Fundraising Event
The British Museum has announced the 2026 British Museum Ball. Taking place on Saturday 17 October 2026 it will once again be the defining highlight of London's cultural and social calendar this autumn.